Why do I see more Vandersteen model 3s vs model 2s for sale?

A giant killer upgrade path you are missing is 5a

zebrawood or wild Rosewood are my faves and you get a much better sub.....

Look guys, I said some people might like that look in the veneer. I personally, don't.  Remember I have Vandersteen Treo Ct's too!  And I love them. I have the mahogany stained walnut, and If my pair would have come to the dealer and looked like that pair, I would have rejected them.  I have talked to some speaker manufacturers, one of whom I visited and talked to the designer, and that type of veneer would be a "no go."  Please remember, this is just my opinion as to how I feel about it. 

Ctsooner. As much as I love Vandersteen, the veneers are not always top notch. I have seen some pairs with mis-matched grain and even a space between veneer pieces whereas you could see the MDF underneath (Pair of 5a's at a dealer). And also, If you can believe it, some veneer waivering  meaning it had peaks and dips on the side of a speaker you could easily see.  Overall, yes, Vandersteen does an excellent job with it's finishes. Near Perfect? No....And please don't tell me that wood is never perfect. I get and understand that fact but I think we can all spot less than ideal workmanship.

A giant killer upgrade path you are missing is 5a

Oh man, that would be my ultimate upgrade. I do see these on the site every once in a while for 6-7K, but don’t know if I’ll ever be in a position to buy this much speaker all at once. If I could there would be no hesitation. But, yes, that would be #5 on my list (possibly #4 before the upgraded electronics)

Mr_m

i agree, two issues
taste and I can say my Dad and I were polar opposites on wood, I have Americana sapwood wild cherry dining table that drove him insane... yet he love flame and Curley Maple in a flintlock.... go figure

knowing RV as I think I do, I am sure he would want to know about quality escapes, wood or otherwise.
he is out of email range for a bit ( I believe Munich show ) but factory open - I will let Jaclyn know

i hope I don’t sound defensive
i fixed my share of issues on $200 M product, perfection eludes all but God

yet we strive for it !!!

finally mr_m let’s inspect my veneer together over a nice red and some tunes !!!

tomic601,

I guess I got too serious here, and probably took myself too seriously. For that I apologize. I can see I got too defensive. I truly love this hobby and I know guys like you, Ctsooner, Bob, etc...etc...love it too. I would love to come over to your place to share some red and tunes in the near future. Life, and Vandersteen is good!!!!
Cheers,
Tim