Vandersteen 1B vs. 1C

As I recall, the main difference between these two models of the "1" series was in the crossover -- but there may also have been a slight upgrade in the main driver as well. If you want to know more, call Vandersteen Audio at:
(559) 582-0324.

Although you did not specifically ask for advice, may I offer the following suggestion? If your budget allows, I'd strongly advise stepping up to a used Vandy 2Ce, rather than the 1C. Between me and my son, we have owned every model speaker made by Vandersteen except the top-of-the-line Model 5, and we know from experience that the 2Ce offers a significant improvement in performance over the Model 1C. There have been several 2Ce's for sale recently here on A-gon for about $650-700, and at that price (less than a new 1C), you will get a lot of speaker for very little cost.

only in letters and years of manufacturing...
you can even verify it with Richard.

I have not heard the 1C, but I've listented to the 1B, 2CE, 2CE Signature, etc.

I must say that I'm more impressed by the balanced presentation offered by the 1Bs than their larger, more expensive siblings. If the 1C is an improvement (you'd have to guess that it is) then you've got yourself a real winner.

The only caveat here is that the 2C or 2CE might be better for your specific application....Movies. If you're not planning on using a subwoofer, then you'll be very pleased with the deep bass output offered by the larger Vandersteens.

My preference is just that (mine) and YMMV. If your preference is toward two channel listening on a budget then you'd be hard-pressed to do better than a used pair of 1Bs for about $325-$350.