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Met Richard Vandersteen today

I was invited to hear Mr. Vandersteen today at a dealers home. I also got to hear his many excellent spkrs. Richard I must say is a down to earth gentleman. He does not talk above you although I'm sure he can. He explained how he got started and what he did to improve his design. He also mentioned that there are only five spkrs that are time aligned. Can you name them? Anyway most of the gear was AR and I also got to hear a 275.00 sony sacd player. All said I was most pleased with the session and would recommed you go to listen to Richard when he gets to your town. (He was in Charlotte NC)
south43
south43 OP
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Actually I believe Vandersteen spkrs are the only time aligned without baffles. I mentioned the Meadowlark spkrs at the question and answer session and was told they were similar but had the baffle. I think the time aligned procedure has something to do with the sloping of drivers. In the case of the Meadowlarks the baffles are designed this way. The design of the Vandersteens without the baffle is what makes them so transparent. Of course these are my thoughts and opinions. I'm sure his web page will clarify any mistakes I have made.
unsound
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I don't believe the frames of the Quads are that much bigger than the posts used to support the grilles on the Vandersteens, as such they might be able to make the same claim. Not that it really matters, but if want want the right answers, you need to ask the right questions.
danheather
108 posts
 
Green Mountain Audio Speakers are also time aligned. Their designed Roy (last name escapes me) is also very clear about the fact that there are FEW truly time-aligned speakers. In conversation he mentioned Spica, Vandersteen and Thiel although I'm sure there are others and certainly more than five.
rtaylorhouse72e0
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Just ran across your posting; Interesting. Glad you enjoyed meeting Richard. I am the shop owner where you met him. I have no idea who you are. Most everyone at the meeting was there by invitation except for a few who saw the notice in Stereophile or on the Vandersteen website.

I wish we had had more time to listen. I had a number of different amps warmed up but due to the large turnout and having to split the group into two sessions, there just wasn't time to do much listening.

Come back and visit sometime.

RT - Taylor House
jkaway
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A year ago ,when I knew literally nothing about high-end audio but had listened to Vandersteen speakers and was floored by their sound , I called his company to ask a few questions. To my amazement ,Vandersteen himself answered the phone and proceded to patiently explain without any attitude why I'd be wasting my time and money buying 15 year old V. speakers. The next day I went out and plunked down $1812.(w.CAL sales tax) for Model2 Signatures and my audiophile journey had begun.A very straight shootin' guy with a voice like Jim Backus.
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