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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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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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philjolet
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I think it would be a bit of a sideways step with the Decapo being a bit more neutral and the Vandy having a bit more low bass
peter_s
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Why not look into a good sub or pair of subs?
stevecham
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I had the 2 Sigs and now have Thiel 2.4s which are much more dynamic and present with a much more stable image. Good for you for choosing time and phase coherent designs!
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