Vandersteen Model 7s?

There is a little info that came from a recent visit by Richard Vandersteen to Audio Connection in NJ over at AudioCircle:

http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/index.php?topic=59153.80

George

Sure..this was discussed on another post. Cost is about 40,000 dollars. New drivers, crossover, amp and cabinet made of carbon fiber. I was told that the drivers are also carbon fiber on balsa wood cores. 5A's will have a partial upgrade with all new components except for the cabinet which gives about 80% of the 7's. Upgrades for the 5A's will only be given to original 5A purchasers.

So the 5A are 80% the size of the 7s? Any Idea how much the 7 would weigh?

I thought the 80% refered to the quality/experience and not the size.

Not size as the 7 is going to be between the 5A and the Quatro in size......he is talking 80% of the performance if a 5A gets a retro fit.