It's all good as I wait. Makes me appreciate them more and it's been a good time for me traveling. I have been able to audition a ton of gear as I go and all it does is remind me that for this price range the Vandersteen's are giving me the best value and sound. I go in realizing that there are other great speakers out there, but I've been really disappointed in most brands for various reasons.
I like the direction Wilson is going with son in charge, but even with that silk tweeter, their drivers just don't get the job done for me. You can hear the break up in the bass. The sound to me is distorted, but the dealers are all trained the same way by pointing out how open and dynamic they are. I've purchased systems from a few of these Wilson dealers over the years and know and like them. I think they are still using paper cones for the bass and if so, you can't just dip them in goo and say they won't break up, plus that adds weight that throws them off. The other thing about paper cones is that they absorb water and sound different ever day. Folks don't believe me, but it's true. If you listen closely and have the right system, you can hear a small difference in sound daily as they will dry out or absorb water from the air constantly. That's just fact and can't be avoided.
Again, not a knock, just an observation.
All is good and they will get here when they get here, lol. :)
