@OP, Sorry for not replying sooner.
In any case, I am a Vandy man.
I heard them in the '80's and never forgot how great they sounded (and at a great price point), even after 30 years.
Do I like other manufacturers? Yes, Maggies, Ohm, Shahanian, and recently, ProAc. I have been trialing Zu Audio speakers, too. (I wanted to see what a crossover-less design sounded like). But, the Vandersteen's seem to always get the music right.
Granted, the dealer did not set up the Golden Ear's very well, but to me a good speaker should sound good even when in less than ideal circumstances. You shouldn't have to have your head and body clamped in a vise, but should be able to hear a convincing reproduction throughout the room- IMHO.
Bob
In any case, I am a Vandy man.
I heard them in the '80's and never forgot how great they sounded (and at a great price point), even after 30 years.
Do I like other manufacturers? Yes, Maggies, Ohm, Shahanian, and recently, ProAc. I have been trialing Zu Audio speakers, too. (I wanted to see what a crossover-less design sounded like). But, the Vandersteen's seem to always get the music right.
Granted, the dealer did not set up the Golden Ear's very well, but to me a good speaker should sound good even when in less than ideal circumstances. You shouldn't have to have your head and body clamped in a vise, but should be able to hear a convincing reproduction throughout the room- IMHO.
If it sounds good and feels good, then it IS good!
Duke Ellington
Bob