Vandersteens without sock and surrounding poles?

Hi, I wanted to do that to a pr. of 2ci's that I had a few years ago but did not because I thought I'd have a hard time reselling them. I'd think it would help the sound alot by removing the socks and poles. If you do it, let us know the outcome. Good luck!

I had to do it for one speaker, as the midrange fried..you have to remove the speaker connections at the back first, then you have to CAREFULLY pry off the bottom piece of wood, then start rolling up the sock, that is when you CAREFULLY remove the top wood by prying as well, both pieces of wood are glued on, but thankfully not that much, but keep in mind that the poles are glued in as well..I didnt remove those, so I really cant say the safest way to remove them..the speakers are absolutly uglier than hell without the socks..bear that in mind as well.. good luck, but I really dont know why you would want to go through all the hassle..IMHO.

I can only imagine what's under the sock since I've only seen it on the picture at their web.
I still have my Vandy's at my brother's house and if I make such experiment probably his wife wouldn't be so happy after all:-)...