Maggie 1.6 vs Von Schweikert VR 4


Currently running 1.6s w/out sub. Just curious, What would I be losing/gaining by switching to VS? I have my own opinions, but haven't heard a pair of VSs. I have just heard wonderful things about them. I love rock and roll, jazz, and vocals. Obviously, I am a Maggie fan, but I am missing the low bass on the 1.6s. Maybe a sub is the better option? I currently run:
1.6
Bryston 4BSST
DeHavilland Ultra Verve w/upgraded caps
Shanling CDT 100 w/ upgraded tubes - JPS digital ac
All remaining cords are Audience Au24s - Richard Gray
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Those VR-4 are pretty cool, I demeod them a month or two ago along with Maggie 1.6 and 3.6, to me the Von was more exciting, the Maggie sound great but never made me excited, the Von however was pretty neat to hear and is alot easier on amps, they need to be out in room a few feet aswell to open up the rear tweeter. I guess I liked the Von better....no wait I DID like it better.
another good part of child labor and audio, maybe they will become Audiophiles hehehehehe.
The Line Source comment is a little off, it is first only an opinion, probably the best would be a single driver if it was possible to get everything right, second to that would most likely be a dual concentric driver...notice I only said probably....I feel everything in this hobby can be "probably" at best.