I've gotten a great result with MMGs and a pair of Rythmik 12" subs. I also use a Velo SMS-1 sub controller (critical to success) and an NHT x-2 high pass x-over for the mains (I don't like the high pass in the SMS, but this is certainly less critical so you might want to try it without the NHT.)
The Rythmiks were app $750 per.
The SMS is $450
The NHT is $300
Might seem a bit out of whack budget wise, but the little Maggies are (were?) app $600 - so my total speaker cost was a bit over $2750 and I'm not sure that there's a $2750/pr speaker out there that comes close (for my taste) to this one. If you can skip the NHT, you're under $2500.
Good Luck
Marty
The Rythmiks were app $750 per.
The SMS is $450
The NHT is $300
Might seem a bit out of whack budget wise, but the little Maggies are (were?) app $600 - so my total speaker cost was a bit over $2750 and I'm not sure that there's a $2750/pr speaker out there that comes close (for my taste) to this one. If you can skip the NHT, you're under $2500.
Good Luck
Marty