"I also did not like vandy's because they're slow."
Mine aren't slow. If you screw up enough on the setup, you can make them sound slow. You can also make them sound fast.
"The best Vandy combo you can get is by purchasing 2x 2WQ subs with 1C smallest floor speakers. 2WQ bass is substantially faster than in any integrated speaker they've ever built."
In all seriousness, aside from the speed issue, that is a great setup. I differ a bit. I have the Model 1, 2 & 3's and think the 2's are a better value. It can do more.
Going back to the speed issue, I'm just guessing, but I think the reason you thought the 1's are faster is because they're very easy to drive. Also, speed isn't a quality that's only determined by the speakers. Every component in the system effects speed.