Vandersteen 5a or Krell Lat-1's

The LAT series of speakers are one of the most under-rated components in hifi history. They are really good, although expensive and not easy to match.
They sound great with Pass electronics or the cj premier 350 using and ACT2 preamplifier.
The LAT1 sounds almost electrostatic, but you should position it to get some bass reinforcement from the room.

After one day of listening I would never go to Vandies now. I bought the LAT-1's and never heard them. They are a world class contender for all out assult. Fineally a speaker that sounds great with cast cables. Vandies not even in the same league.

Vandersteen 5A all the way Krell isnt a real p;ayer in speakers, and they cant put there hands in too many things and hope they all are as good as can be. Krell makes amps, pre-amps, integrated amps, speakers, movie processors, disc players and even Ipod docks. Call me crazy but i want a company to make one thing right and not try to be "minisony".

I thought the same thing until I went on a whim. Dan knows what he is doing. If you have Krell it is very good. Vandersteen is a great speaker. Just the LAT-1 is much better speaker. I have world class front end so that probably helps somewhat. Believe me. I was a very big fan of the 5a's. I am a music lover (pure). The Vandies will never come close to the tonal qualities of the LAT.

>>The Vandies will never come close to the tonal qualities of the LAT.<<

You forgot "IMO".

There are no absolutes.