Help me choose a CL special - $200

Thx. Forgot to add that I have a powered infinity subwoofer that I will also be using with the system. Don't know if that would change the choices....

Hey all,
thanks so much for your responses! I have an appt to see the Vandersteens on Thurs. Meanwhile I am still combing Craigslist to see if there is something else I can score. I would actually love to find a used set of Magnapans...

@Tbromgard - thanks for the note. I will keep this in mind. Right now the Vandersteen's are on the top of my list. I am also seeing tower polks and infinity's for the same price. Would you recommend those over the Vanersteens?

How do these compare to the Vanersteens?

Klipsch KG5.5 -$200/pair

Thanks all! I think I will audition the MET-7's and the Vandersteens.

Hi all, thanks again for your comments, I really appreciate them.
The speakers that I am looking at are the original Vandy 1' $200

I have also found a pair of 2c's for $400.
Are the 2c's worth another $200?

I live in the SF bay area. For $200 and under there are a lot of choices. The DCM TF350's were going for $80, the Klipschs were $125 and I saw a bunch of Polk and Infinity tower speakers (large ones) for a bit over $200/pair.

Even this sounds like a deal: B&W DM601 S3 Speakers - $250 (los altos)

After I settle on speakers, I may just start looking for a tubed amp... but that's another thread...

Quick update. I have both the Met7's and the Vandy 1C's in house. They are both very good considering their price points. Bottom line, between the 2 with my equipment, the Met7's are the clear winner. Amazing little speakers. They virtually disappear and are incredibly dynamic. The Vandy's are more full sounding but I am still aware that I am listening to a speaker.

I am sure that if I upgraded my electronics and source that my option of these speakers may change. I am finding that the Vandy's are very sensitive to equipment and to placement. I am wondering if i have not properly placed the Vandys.

Quick update. I have played with various settings and I think I have the Vandy's properly set up now.
The Met 7's still image better and are more dynamic while the Vandy's project a large warm sound that is really enjoyable. These are 2 very different sounding speakers but both have their own definite merits.

Good thing is that I have both now and I can switch and enjoy them both!

One note that I can add is that the subwoofer is a definite positive addition for both.

@Timrhu, I will give that a try. The manual that comes with the speakers are amazingly detailed as to how to set them up. It is obvious that these people acknowledge how important the room is to the whole equation.