Quote Originally Posted by stunaramore
Is there anybody out there who has experience with both Vandersteen and Axiom speakers? I own a pair of Axiom M22ti speakers and I love them. But I have been offered a great deal on a pair of Vandersteen 1C speakers. I think that my money will buy me significantly better sound, but I am not completely certain. Can someone offer sound advice? Thanks.
I would never buy a speaker I could not listen to first. You got lucky that you love the Axioms and Vandersteen from what i have heard will sound nothig like the Axioms(based on how they're reviewed and described). Vandersteen is typically laid back but a smooth treble. But have not heard the specific Vanderstten model.

I would go out and listen - lots of speakers have great deals - deals are not rare. My AN K Spe has a retail of $2250.00US but you can get them from soundhounds for $1500.00Cdn or ~$1150US. While I was there they had deals on other speakers as well and some amplifiers.

You have to "like" the speaker though...just because it's expensive and has some good reviews(what doesn't) doesn't mean you will like it.