To Vandersteen or not to Vandersteen


So. I'm thinking of floorstanders and though I've never heard Vandersteen's in the flesh, they seem to be calling me if I do decide to make the switch from my Reference 3A de Capo's.

Anyone want to sound off on Vans? The Sig 3A? The 2? Any recommendations?

Thank you. And please - no admonishments about buying speakers unheard. Both the Reference 3A's and the Triangles before I bought unheard and were delighted with both. I trust reviews and word-of-mouth.
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As much fantastic press and reviews these get, I've heard 2Ce, Treo, and two different Model 7, and did not like any of them. No admonishment, just sayin'. Good luck!
Vandersteen has never been my cuppa either. I like something with more jump factor and the feeling of live musicians in the room. Their top of the line might do it (although the original Model 5 didn't overly impress when it first came out) but I have never heard the 2 or 3 sound more than average.

Shakey
Granted, not the best of conditions at dealer showrooms and audio show, but IMO: 2Ce seemed nice enough for small jazz combo and girl with guitar, but not more dynamic jazz or rock - did not seem to be able to properly handle/sort out the music; Treo and 7 had ill-defined bass. Top ends sounded fine, but not very good bass control: too fuzzy/wooly. The 7 mids and top end though seemed very promising, very sophisticated. Regardless, overall not my cup of tea.