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$ 2500 ....Stay with Vandersteens ??...what else ?

Please refer my "system" to see my current set-up. Everything sounds wonderful together.....extremely musical, great soundstage depth and width, beautiful rendition of timbre and tone, natural presentation of voices and acoustics. BUT....I have the speaker "upgrade itch," wanting fuller, richer, deeper sound, and I need advice from my friends at Audiogon.

I spend around three hours a night of "serious listening," about 2/3 digital and 1/3 vinyl. Roughly 70% of my enjoyment is 1950's - 1960's jazz (Miles, Coltrane, Basie, Rollins, Brubeck, Ella, Mobley, Morgan, etc., etc.), 25% "classic rock" that I grew up with (Allman Brothers, Dead, Dylan, CSNY, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Led Zep, Yes, Hot Tuna, etc.), and the other 5% "newer jazz audiophile stuff" (Patricia Barber, Rebecca Pigeon, etc.)

Keeping the rest of my system the same (except for bi-wire speaker cables if needed), what do you guys recommend for new speakers ? Vandersteen 2CE Sig. II's seem a natural option, but what else should I consider ? I'm open to all kinds of suggestions. Thanks a lot, and Happy Listening !
adam18
petewhitley
163 posts
 
Yea Adam, since Sam insulted you and you took the high road I guess now he's OK with that.
pubul57
3,712 posts
 
It seems trite, but "enjoying the music" is so important. I know you do Adam18, and you will continue to as you "upgrade" in the coming years, just keep your eye on the target, enjoying the music. Stick with Vandersteen, it will always bring you them music and keep you from getting distracted in pursuit of the this month's "best".
sonofjim
557 posts
 
I had no doubt that Adam18 would eventually upgrade when I made my post but as long as the system moves you why change? There's no harm in exploring your options and this is a great place to do it. I would hate to think any advise I offered caused someone to spend money on something they may not want or need. I think we should all applaud Adam18 for realizing that he's happy right now, and more informed on his options.
petewhitley
163 posts
 
Well said Sonofjim.

The first speakers I heard at an audio shop were Vandersteens. They blew me away. The holograghy was incredable. For some reason I didn't buy them but instead bought two dozen others from Planar to ribbon to single driver, etc. I think now, ten years latter, it's Vandersteen time.
adam18 OP
670 posts
 
Wow......You guys are fantastic !! Thanks so much for all your ideas and all your support. I love my music, and I love our hobby. The ongoing pursuit of audiophile perfection must always remain closely related to our honest enjoyment of the music. Listening to our favorite tunes, on the equipment which keeps us constantly energized and allows us to remain acutely aware of our options to upgrade and improve our systems, is the guiding light which keeps us going. YES....I will upgrade, both my speakers (staying with Vandersteen) and my analog front end. My purchase decisions will be based on the wonderful education I've been exposed to on this forum, and it truly is an honor to be part of a "community of learners and teachers" that is the core of the Audiogon experience.

Now, let's all sit back, relax, and enjoy spinning our CD's and LP's. Listen to the songs, smile, and appreciate the talents of the composers, songwriters, and players who make us happy.
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