Midrange suckout? Are you referring to Stereophile's measurements? That "problem" is because Atkinson has to measure at 50" in his "quasi-anechoic" technique, and he doesn't always use the manufacturer specified height. This severely handicaps first-order designs in particular. Compare, for example, Stereophile and Soundstage's measurements of the Thiel CS2.4. Stereophile shows a big "suckout" in the upper midrange/lower treble while Soundstage shows near ruler flat response from ~35-20K cycles. Why the difference? Soundstage has a real anechoic chamber and, more importantly, measures at 2 m = 79".
Choice of Vandersteen models
Assume the price for either will be the same. Quatro Wood(not the CT), or the 5 (not the 5a or CT). Both in excellent condition. Don't discuss alternative speakers, other than these two. Which will sound better, which will hold value better. I have Modwright OPPO 105, and NAD 375BEE amp, 150 Watts Per 2 channel.
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