MX-R 20 vs VX-R 20

[BillK]

I have long thought the VX-R 20 is the best choice for me, but has anyone compared these directly (or the MX-R vs the VX-R) to verify these do actually sound identical?

I'd just pull the trigger and get a pair of the MX-R 20s but the $7K price difference between they and the VX-R is not insubstantial, and I really don't need the extra 100 wpc nor do I have the cabling for "place each amp near each speaker placement."

Instead my interconnects and speaker wires all are connected to my current stereo amp and whether the VX-R or MX-R, the amp or amps are going on that same amp stand.

Thanks in advance...