Floor Standing "Warm" Speaker

Chalk up another vote for Vandy's. Since you didn't mention price range but did note the associated equipment, i'll leave you with the following comments. While the 2's basically fit your description ( except as noted in terms of efficiency ), i would think that the 3's would be more suitable to the level of gear that your currently using. As to Craig's comments about the Vandy manual talking about sustained volume levels, those speakers will deal with well above those levels for a LONG time. In my discussions with Mr. Vandersteen, he was VERY clear about his feelings about sustained volume levels and hearing damage. I think that this was his way of reminding you about that and he simply went a little overboard in terms of SPL's to try and highlight his point. Brulee's suggestion of various Coincident models is also probably worth checking out. A very reliable friend with good ears had a set of the Eclipse's that he spoke EXTREMELY highly of although i never had a chance to hear them. He lives a few states away in case your wondering. Sean >

i'd check out the meadowlarks. warm, like the vandy's, but much more involving, at least to these ears.

Chuck, Sean; Actually I mentioned Vand. 2Ces as not playing at loud SPLs for two reasons: (1) because of what it says in the Vand. manual, and (2) I actually played the the 2Ces at an average SPL level of 94-95 dB at 14 ft. and could consistently get the 2Ces red warning lights to come on. However, I was driving the speakers with an inexpensive Sony 100 wpc receiver, and my dealer thought that may have been the reason, ie over driving the amp rather than the speakers. In any event, I don't listen at that level anyway-- but maybe you do? Craig.

.....Sean, I was glad to hear your perspective re: over driving the 2Ces and 3As. I'll try this test w/ my 3A sigs and big DNA-2DX amp and see what happens. Craig