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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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These are so readily available for audition, that unless your circumstances are very unique, you would be remiss not to audition them. With that said, I'm a big fan, and though some here disagree with me, I'm absolutely convinced that all but the higher end models are very room sensitive.
soix
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Heard the Vandy 3A Sig at a dealer and thought they sounded fantastic, but the treble was a little softer relative to most other speakers I've heard so that may be a consideration. Could be good or bad depending on your tastes/equipment. Because of this I would not purchase them before hearing them in person. Best of luck.
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yogiboy
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I have owned both the 3's and the 2's. I liked the 2's much better,I could never get the 3's to sound right in my listening room! Placement is very critical with Vandy's! If possible see if the dealer will lend you a pair for a home trial!
dayglow
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Have heard the 2 and 3 many times and they lack the resolution and jump factor(previously stated)needed to duplicate live music or the nuances of a great recording. IMO the smaller Vandy's play it to safe. Give me the aggravation of synergy with the Thiel 2.3/4-ATC 40 or a Magnepan 1.7 where affordable near SOTA sound is possible!
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simao OP
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You all have been quite helpful. Thanks for the feedback. And as a former Maggie 3.6R owner, I'm always seduced by the big planars; maybe one day I'll go back to them.
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