In Reply to: Better cut them off and compare before you jump to any conclusions that the dowels/grille don't matter! posted by Richard BassNut Greene on April 6, 2007 at 07:58:04:
The dowels that support the grillecloths on various Vandersteen models are an integral part of the design. They are carefully placed and do not degrade performance in any way. You and any of your readers can easily prove this for yourselves with a simple experiment: Darken the room to eliminate visual suggestion and place two broom handles in front of each speaker, just inside of the dowels that support the grillecloth. These broom handles will be forward of the dowels inside the speaker and will include a narrower angle, much closer to the radiation pattern of the drivers. They will still be completely inaudible. Try it.
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Follow Ups
- Manufacturer's comments, try it. - Craiger56 10:55:58 04/06/07 (2)
- Your "best" source of unbiased conclusions about Vandersteen speakers ... is Vandersteen speakers? ... Are you serious? - Richard BassNut Greene 14:02:05 04/06/07 (1)
- Yes, I'm serious - Craiger56 14:38:26 04/06/07 (0)