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Hi,
A couple of questions and an observation. How do you think the Vandersteen 3A signatures would do with Parasound A51 or 5250 amp? Would be used in my room which is 18' w by 30' long. No side wall issues, just the short back wall. The room on one side opens into a similar size space. I am not sure the 2ce Signatures would be enough? My one problem is considering how to convince the wife to ignore the the look of these speakers! They are not something to look at, but sound great. Any ideas on overcoming this? Thinking of the HDP 70 as the processor.
Would you consider the Definitive Technology BP7001c similar?
My observation was listening to a parasound a21 powering the Vandersteen 2ce signature. Brought some cd's, Yellow Jackets "Blue Hat", Acoustic Alchemy, and Hendrix "Bold as Love". Listened to various tracks and they sounded great! Hendrix's "Up from the Skies" was amazingly clear and spacious! Next listened to system using B&W 804"s. Love the look, but I preferred the sound of the V's better. Any other brands you would recommend? thanks.

Joe in Mobile
magsterone
pryso
1,501 posts
 
Joe, sorry wrong impression. I ordered my speakers with off-white from the factory. And since I've seen them, I know Vandersteen offers other options to black as well. You'd best get current information from them.

In the event you bought used speakers or wanted a color that Vandersteen does not offer, I've heard of a company call Gilford that sells a selection of appropriate speaker material. I have not personal experience with them. And while it certainly can be done, I'll guess the replacement of the sox style cloth on Vandys is more difficult than a typical speaker with a pop-off grill frame.

Also, please consider my suggestion for the Vandersteen subs. They are very flexible for system matching and offer many of the advantages of the larger Quatro and 5 systems when used with the model 1, 2, or 3 speakers.
krisjan
100 posts
 
I have the 3A Sigs in beige cloth direct from the factory. You can see a picture by clicking the system link by my signature.
dhel
40 posts
 
I am not sure what the difference in sound is between the two amps; perhaps current. The NHT sub would work, but the Vandersteen subs use a high pass crossover that relieves your amp and speaker of producing deep bass. Therefore, every area of the speaker improves. Check out Vandersteens website for info on the subs. I can tell you I have never heard a better sub for music. I haven't heard that many subs, but I know when something sounds good.
magsterone OP
64 posts
 
I will have to 1st hook up the system w/ my nht sub and see how it sounds. I had not originally planned on a new sub, but as in anything I have ever planned I usually have to add 30% - 40% to my budget to get the real budget. ;) Which sub are you using?

Joe in Mobile
dhel
40 posts
 
Definitely try your system with and without your sub you may find that you do not need one. Sure the 3As sound better with the Vandersteen subs, but they also sound great without them. I currently do not run subs because of financial reasons, but I do plan on adding stereo 2wqs in the future.
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