Those speakers are definitely 'long in the tooth' if they were built in 1980.
So, it wouldn't be a bad idea to check the drivers. Vandy has some videos on how to remove the top plate and sock on their website. It only takes a delicate pry bar and some patience, but is definitely do-able.
I would contact Johnny Rutan (Audioconnection), he knows just about everything Vandersteen.
So, it wouldn't be a bad idea to check the drivers. Vandy has some videos on how to remove the top plate and sock on their website. It only takes a delicate pry bar and some patience, but is definitely do-able.
I would contact Johnny Rutan (Audioconnection), he knows just about everything Vandersteen.