I am probably in the minority...but I dont think Maggies are as ruthless or as revealing as some suggest...however...as most have touched upon...their transparency is in a different league than the Vandies...although they can sound very thin with certain instruments and improper installation...the Vandies have a far more richer and organic presentation...albeit slower, darker, and at times muddy in the low end...this is a tough call...as both are very good companies that have virtually invented hi-end audio...my dealer carries both...and I really like the Maggie 1.6s...great speaker and very reasonably priced...cheers..