One more thought:
Right at the $2k price point, a pair of sealed SVS 12" subs and a pair of Magnepan MMGs is another option to consider. Lots of folks complain about mating planars to subs, but I've paired MMGs with dual Rythmik subs (just a little too pricey to suggest here) and gotten GREAT results. The MMGs definitely come alive when you relieve them of duty below 80ish herz (my active x-over point) and the full range system might really surprise you with its dynamic capabilities.
Caveat - I use Audyssey's DRC/bass management software in my system which IMHO delivers virtually seamless speaker/subwoofer integration.
I've spent some time in front of all three options and, personally, I'd go that route ahead of either 1.7s or Vandy 2s, but you're still talking about three very good choices here.
Right at the $2k price point, a pair of sealed SVS 12" subs and a pair of Magnepan MMGs is another option to consider. Lots of folks complain about mating planars to subs, but I've paired MMGs with dual Rythmik subs (just a little too pricey to suggest here) and gotten GREAT results. The MMGs definitely come alive when you relieve them of duty below 80ish herz (my active x-over point) and the full range system might really surprise you with its dynamic capabilities.
Caveat - I use Audyssey's DRC/bass management software in my system which IMHO delivers virtually seamless speaker/subwoofer integration.
I've spent some time in front of all three options and, personally, I'd go that route ahead of either 1.7s or Vandy 2s, but you're still talking about three very good choices here.