@OP,
If you have the Vandy 1's, I would suggest buying a pair of Vandy subs. Now that the new Sub 3 has come out, you can find a pair of 2wq's for close to $1k used.
These might add the 'punch' you need. They also relieve your amp from the power demands of the bass frequencies.-So, you might notice an improvement in performance
The best part is that you can use them with any other speaker- Like the Magnepan LRS's which I know will benefit from adding subwoofers.
Once again, please reach out to Johnny Rutan (audioconnection). He won't try to sell you anything, but will offer the best advice to anyone who like Vandersteen. PM me if you want his number.
Bob
If you have the Vandy 1's, I would suggest buying a pair of Vandy subs. Now that the new Sub 3 has come out, you can find a pair of 2wq's for close to $1k used.
These might add the 'punch' you need. They also relieve your amp from the power demands of the bass frequencies.-So, you might notice an improvement in performance
they don’t like being played too loud (seem fragile, break up at higher volumes), and the bass isn’t as deep or (more importantly) as defined as it could be. Also I sometimes hear some lack of refinement in the tweeter (although at other times it sounds positively glorious, especially with horns and flutes).
The best part is that you can use them with any other speaker- Like the Magnepan LRS's which I know will benefit from adding subwoofers.
Once again, please reach out to Johnny Rutan (audioconnection). He won't try to sell you anything, but will offer the best advice to anyone who like Vandersteen. PM me if you want his number.
Bob