The Vandies will smoke the ADS, in my opinion. The Klipsh, again in my opinion, work best in large rooms.
That being said, getting a recent iteration of the 3a sigs would be the way to go. Unfortunately, Vandersteen doesn't keep records of when a speaker is created, so you have to go by serial number. (This is if you are buying used).
Another strategy is to buy a pair of 1Ci's and a pair of 2wq subs used.
The cost will be almost the same and will get you a bit more than a pair of 3a sigs in terms of sound.-And, they take up less room. The Sound Anchors on the 3's are impossible to work with in limited space.
B
That being said, getting a recent iteration of the 3a sigs would be the way to go. Unfortunately, Vandersteen doesn't keep records of when a speaker is created, so you have to go by serial number. (This is if you are buying used).
Another strategy is to buy a pair of 1Ci's and a pair of 2wq subs used.
The cost will be almost the same and will get you a bit more than a pair of 3a sigs in terms of sound.-And, they take up less room. The Sound Anchors on the 3's are impossible to work with in limited space.
B