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!
wlutke
Carmenc, you have an email and PM, lol.  Let's talk about the Treo's I'm selling.  Hifiman shared the biggest difference.  Richards ceramic tweeter coating has done a great job at stopping most of the ringing, but the CT is better and that's why it costs so much more to make, sell and replace.  Only you can figure out if it's worth the extra cost or not.  
Thanks Ctsooner.....yes, if I were to purchase either new then I think it would be a no brainier , but a mint used pair of the metal dome would sure put a smile on my face at this point.  As John said, I can always trade them in for the CT version down the road.  At least this gets me into the Vandy family and hopefully off the merry-go-round!  

Know anyone who has a mint pair of the originals? Lol.

regards.......

D, give me a call tomorrow and we can figure it out, lmao....also I'm hoping to get out to Madtown again in OCT with the wife. If so, I will plan a meeting ;)....LOL.
@carmenc  @ctsooner   Wow this sounds like a win win for both of you.  Agree with ctsooner about the ceramic coating.  As I understand it, Richard employed the ceramic coating to greatly reduce the ringing.  I have not had the good fortune to hear that tweeter but knowing Richard he rarely if ever shoots blanks when it comes to implementing a design.

carmenc I'll look forward to hearing  from you once you guys can get together to do the deal.

All the best!

Ok, will call you.  Be good to finally meet you if you make it west in Oct.

Will keep you posted hifiman.  You two take care and have a good week.

regards........