Vandersteen 5a vs Genesis 5.3 ?

+1 stringreen.
I, too, own Vandersteen. (Just a pair of Treo's), and I swear by the Vandersteen sound. I heard them in the late 70's and remembered them when I finally had some money to get back in the game a few years ago.
They haven't disappointed me, and I can say the newer models (Treo and up are very good-especially price-wise.
I have no experience with Genesis, but I wanted to add my 2 cents FWIW.
B

Don't be fooled; they are the same speaker. They used a different cabinet, drivers and color to fool people. 

Doug,  Awesome post!!🤮 Inciteful and concise.

They do have some similarities! How about sound from each?

i have heard a medium size current production monitor at Gig Harbor Audio but not the 5.3
i owned 5a for many years in a variety of acoustic spaces and with some work ( following tge hyper detailed setup instructions ) they always provided stunning sound. I upgraded to 7 mk 2 and the family sound - musical cohesiveness very deep soundstage - no fatigue that the 5a has in spades is there with lower distortion/ color
i believe the 5a represent fantastic value for the money.....and also if taken care of in an attractive veneer hold value incredibly well. I traded mine some 5 years later for just about what i paid...I bought them used
ask away !!!!!!!!!!