Excellent post by Sdcampbell above, and I agree. I had 3As up-graded to 3A sigs 3-4 years ago and found it worthwhile for the reasons Scott gives (above).
At the time, Richard Vandersteen flatly told me that when speakers are shipped to them via UPS, most of the time there is some damage. Vandersteen repairs the damage, does the work requested, and returns them via a trucking company that handles them much better. I agree with Scott too re: if you don't have the original 3A boxes, get a set from Vandersteen.
I now have Vandy 5s (and love them), but I think Scott's assessment is right on regarding the 3A/3Asigs and using subs with them. Good Luck, and Cheers. Craig
At the time, Richard Vandersteen flatly told me that when speakers are shipped to them via UPS, most of the time there is some damage. Vandersteen repairs the damage, does the work requested, and returns them via a trucking company that handles them much better. I agree with Scott too re: if you don't have the original 3A boxes, get a set from Vandersteen.
I now have Vandy 5s (and love them), but I think Scott's assessment is right on regarding the 3A/3Asigs and using subs with them. Good Luck, and Cheers. Craig