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Vandersteen Treo vs 3A Sig as upgrade

I had my local dealer hook up a pair of Treos to demo them and left with a very mixed impression. I like the overall sound. They have a smoother, more refined and sophisticated midrange that the 3A Sigs can't match. I want that. But the bass was less defined and the top end was bright. The sibilance was very exaggerated - this was with CD. Is this the character of the Treo? Thanks!
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carmenc
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Thanks much John......really appreciate your insight.  Regards.....
ctsooner
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thanks Johnny.  The difference isn't huge, but it's there.  A bit larger soundstage, some extra coherency and a touch more natural on the top end, but not a huge difference.  Carmenc, as I said, I'm selling my Treo's in cherry to move up to Quatro's if you have interest.  Where do you live?

It was fun rereading this whole thread.  Shows that folks all hear very differently, that's for sure.  Ask Richard the difference between the 3 sig's and the Treo's, lol.  
carmenc
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You know me, bought your Music Hall. Lol.  PM me if you'd like.  Spoke with John.....finally have a plan.  Take care!

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hifiman5
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When I was debating my Treo CT purchase reading the "Ask Richard" section on the Vandersteen site helped a lot.  Richard's comments about the 3A Signature vs. Treo are pretty consistent.  Finally received my 5 year warranty certificate in the mail today.
carmenc
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@hifiman5 ......thanks much for the advice.  After many trials and errors, Vandersteen is where I'm heading.  I think lots of it has to do with the first order crossover, etc.. ( prior Thiel owner ).  Also, I like Richards approach to design.  It just seems to me to be no nonsense genius without the idiosyncrasies.

I really like your system, having owned McCormack and CJ myself in the past.  Congrats on your certificate!  Regards........

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