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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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mr_m
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Hifiman. If they were the right values for my amp, how much would you want for them?
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hifiman5
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@mr_m I bought them a number of years ago when I first got my subs. so I had no idea of what they cost.  I called Vandersteen today to find out that a new pair of X-2 crossovers is $140.  They are worthless at the moment stored in my stereo room closet (they are in the original sealable plastic bag with the owner's sheet).  I would be willing to part with them for $40 including shipping cost.  That might net me enough for a new SACD or 180 gram LP.  If they are not the right value for you I would honor that price to anyone in the continental U.S.  


mr_m
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Hifiman. That's an excellent price. If I can find out the input impedance of my Rogue soon, I would definitely consider purchase. Thanks!
honeybee2012
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@mr_m;  I have the Rogue CM2 integrated amp.  I have contacted Rogue a couple of times and found them to be very responsive.


Regards.  Richard in Tucson




randyhat
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I've scheduled an extended audition  of the Treo CT and the Proac 30R next week.  The same dealer carries both. I am narrowing my choices to these two...at least for the moment.  I will report the results of my listening session.  I'm in the process now of selecting music.
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