A few thoughts on Vandys

Posted by M3 lover (A) on April 30, 2007 at 11:38:13

In Reply to: Vandersteen question. posted by Lesley H. on April 28, 2007 at 08:05:16:

based on owning a few pairs years ago but hearing various models up to the present.

1. If you audition the 2CE Sig II and like them otherwise except for bass extension, you could buy them and later add (a) subwoofer(s). If bass is not a problem for your music, you're home. Richard certainly makes improvements over time so a current 2 could be better than a five-plus year old 3.

2. Some users report success in small rooms (Pax Atver) but I believe a larger room will always be better. In my experience, Vandys need to be placed well out from the front and side walls. Once located properly, they can disappear and present a wonderful soundstage illusion.

3. The most common rip on Vandys seems to be their "veiling". Again setup is critical, including vertical alignment. I've also found them to be revealing and the quality of the input cannot be ignored. Finally, many other speakers seem to me to offer an unusual brightness. Anyone who prefers these could call the Vandys veiled in comparison. Try comparing a natural recording to live music and decide for yourself.

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Topic - Vandersteen question. - Lesley H. 08:05:16 04/28/07 (19)

A few thoughts on Vandys - M3 lover 11:38:13 04/30/07 (3)

Re: A few thoughts on Vandys - Rufipennis 20:21:17 04/30/07 (0)

I think you have it exactly right. - jsm 12:40:03 04/30/07 (1)

Re: I think you have it exactly right. - Mr645 17:38:40 05/02/07 (0)

Re: Vandersteen question. - jsm 10:46:33 04/29/07 (2)

Re: Vandersteen question. - Lesley H. 14:26:08 04/30/07 (1)

One small point. - jsm 12:40:37 05/01/07 (0)

Re: Vandersteen question. - Atver 17:34:24 04/28/07 (2)

Re: Vandersteen question. - Lesley H. 18:36:21 04/28/07 (1)

It was in March, but.... - Atver 20:48:45 04/28/07 (0)

Re: Vandersteen question. - Rufipennis 10:17:15 04/28/07 (7)

Re: Vandersteen question. - dbphd 11:37:40 04/28/07 (6)

Re: Vandersteen question. - analogmaniac 13:42:23 04/29/07 (3)

Re: Vandersteen question. - Rufipennis 20:21:24 04/29/07 (1)

Re: Vandersteen question. - analogmaniac 19:07:10 04/30/07 (0)

I'm with you - but - kavakidd 13:45:51 04/29/07 (0)

Re: Vandersteen question. - unclestu52 11:59:59 04/28/07 (1)

Tweeter level control - Bill the K 04:07:49 04/30/07 (0)

Re: Vandersteen question. - mbnx01 08:52:25 04/28/07 (0)

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A few thoughts on Vandys - M3 lover 11:38:13 04/30/07 (3)

Re: A few thoughts on Vandys - Rufipennis 20:21:17 04/30/07 (0)

I think you have it exactly right. - jsm 12:40:03 04/30/07 (1)

Re: I think you have it exactly right. - Mr645 17:38:40 05/02/07 (0)

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