Esoteric MG 10 vs Magnepan 1.7

I agree that maggies aren't the most transparent speaker available. They do some things really well and have a cult following. That said, there is no way a pair of Vandersteen 2s could be considered more transparent. I can understand someone preferring the Vandys for one reason or another, but transparency? Nah.

For the OP. If you haven't spent some quality time with a planar loudspeaker you should before making up your mind. Most dealer demos of maggies have left me cold. So it would be best to listen to a well broken in pair at someone's home.

You may decide that is the sound for you. Or you may keep looking. I have owned 1.6s and 3.5s and loved them both. But I moved on for various reasons and have no remorse.

Shakey

Wow, touched a nerve did we?

I actually did own a pair of 1Bs for a while. And yes, I've heard 2s and 3s in enough settings to know exactly how they compare to maggies. Ask anyone who has heard a pair or even owns them. Yes, they are high value speakers that offer a lot for the money. Is transparency their strong suit? No.

This ain't my first rodeo, so don't speak to me like it is.

Shakey

Experience after WHAT fact? Could you be a little more vague?

Ok, your dick is bigger. You can move on now.

Shakey

If you like the Merlins, you will probably not like the Vandersteens. Polar opposites sonically.

Shakey