Wilson Sabrina (not X), Sonus Faber Nova 2, or Vandersteen Treo CT

@delmatae I do not know much about that amp, but you may want to consider a sub to relieve some of the bass if that amp does not have an abundance of umphf.

Even though most everyone in this thread is rating the Vandy, it would be good to have a listen/demo, as the people rating the Vandy high, are somewhat biased. (Myself included)

In all probability it is the best choice. But I am not 100% convinced that the Treo would be better than a 2C +sub (at a fixed budget). I think it would be… but I would be calling a dealer.

If you had gotten the 2C back in 88, then I would be telling you to get 1 or 2 of the subs now.

The Treo with the sub should be a step up from a 2, which is very good. So you likely want to have some budget for a sub now or later, just in case the amp is not much of a bass slammer.

@holmz ,

The Treo was a significant upgrade from the 3a Sigs I owned before them.

Overall, a more refined sound.

Though I do agree with getting a sub or two.

His Mac 152 should have plenty of oomph to drive a pair of Treo's, as well as just about any decently designed speaker.

B

@delmatae 

From a Vandersteen Treo owner myself, congrats! Love mine. And also have 1C and 2C’s, now used for other purposes/systems.

And as @gdnrbob said, visit us at the Vandersteen Forum. Great group with a bunch of information from other experienced users, including Richard himself.

 

@holmz ,

The Treo was a significant upgrade from the 3a Sigs I owned before them.

Overall, a more refined sound.

Though I do agree with getting a sub or two.

His Mac 152 should have plenty of oomph to drive a pair of Treo’s, as well as just about any decently designed speaker.

B

I thought so, but now we are al sure. 😉
Thanks Sir… aka @gdnrbob

The 2 / 3 good as they are just run out of the extra $ available to put into a much better cabinet within a cabinet design w constrained layer damping. A more inert cabinet strongly benefits midrange clarity and bass articulation. The latest Treo also benefits from the sattelite grade carbon fiber tweeter diagram made famous in the model 7.  Go to the YouTube section on the Vandy website to see a nice video about the steps needed to build / finetune in anechoic chamber the crossover w graded / matched drivers…. :-) Conformal dip on the  filter …..not many $30 k loudspeakers get that…low vibration step…

Enjoy

Jim