Anyone a Vandersteen fan?

[mantis]

Did a really good sounding 2 channel system today .

Bryston 60 Intergraded
Cardos cables
Cambridge DAC Magic
Apple TV
Wadia Ipod Dock
SAT (Direct TV)
Vandersteen 1c's
Vandersteen Sub

System sounded so real and lifelike .I was really impressed. Here's a few cool pic's of the system. He is getting a custom built cabinet to integrate into his decor. This is a temp setup for now. Speakers are pretty dialed in and sound amazing. If the speakers where not so 70's looking I would seriously consider them next. Damn good.

[Conradicles]

Those speakers may look 70's, but better than many of today type offerings. Nice rig!

[mantis]

I've done a few really nice systems with them and they shock the hell out of me every time. Maybe Bose would lend me some of their speaker props I could hide them inside....LOL . If I brought them home , my wife would have them at the curb along with me same minute.

[audiocr381ve]

I've done a few really nice systems with them and they shock the hell out of me every time. Maybe Bose would lend me some of their speaker props I could hide them inside....LOL . If I brought them home , my wife would have them at the curb along with me same minute.

Holy crap that is a sick looking house. The vandy's look great. I've never heard the 1C's but now I'm interested in them.

[VR3]

The house is incredible...

[SCompRacer]

Put me down as one. My bud Norm had a pair once upon a time. My friend Rob is actually selling a pair of nice 1C's.

Nice place!

[TroyD]

I've had a couple pair come through.....not the last word in any one department but they do everything well.

Nice looking pad.

BDT

[Zero]

Had some 2CE Sigs and 3A's a number of years ago. Pretty much agree with Troys assessment.

Love the looks of the place.

[devani]

that's a great looking house....love it....

[EndersShadow]

Out of curiosity how would you guys compare the sound of these to something like the LSi 15's.

[bobsauto49]

Got my ear on a pair at a local hi-fi shop! They sounded Great,and i actually love the old school look! However, Mantis' wife and my wife must have rode the same bus

[Timothy Smith]

I owned both Model 1's and Model 2's.

Both very musical. Someone somewhere said something to the effect of: "Musicians buy Vandy's, not necessarily audiophiles".

I always thought they looked "modern", not "old school". That must mean I'm really OLD school.

[muncybob]

I like my 2CE's but I wish they could be placed better(in corners) as they are very sensitive to placement. They sounded better in the sellers home than they do in mine, but still a nice sound to them esp for the price.

[mantis]

Out of curiosity how would you guys compare the sound of these to something like the LSi 15's.

I never did a side by side shootout but I owned the Lsi 15's and Installed them many times with many different amps and receivers. I think the Vandersteen's would outperform them in all areas. I don't think the 15's would really challenge them anywhere.

I gott agree with the Musician's comment , they are very accurate and clear. You can really hear the Cymbols , string squeaks , Drum stick hits , Breath , and bass snap very clear. Absolutely musical and sinfully ugly IMO all in the same breath. We have a few pairs on our show room floor and I turn my nose up at them as I hate the way they look. We also have a few Magnepans and I really don't listen to them as they are even worse looking But Sound quality wise both brands are hard to beat. They are remarkable for the money vs performance .

I'm also warming up to Bryston the more I listen , the more speakers I run with them , the more I want one or 3. Such power and effortless sound it's amazing how much head room they have even at the 60 level. It's badass and destroys our Cambridge gear but also costs more but you get more so that kinda works out.

[EndersShadow]

I never did a side by side shootout but I owned the Lsi 15's and Installed them many times with many different amps and receivers. I think the Vandersteen's would outperform them in all areas. I don't think the 15's would really challenge them anywhere.

I gott agree with the Musician's comment , they are very accurate and clear. You can really hear the Cymbols , string squeaks , Drum stick hits , Breath , and bass snap very clear. Absolutely musical and sinfully ugly IMO all in the same breath. We have a few pairs on our show room floor and I turn my nose up at them as I hate the way they look. We also have a few Magnepans and I really don't listen to them as they are even worse looking But Sound quality wise both brands are hard to beat. They are remarkable for the money vs performance .

I'm also warming up to Bryston the more I listen , the more speakers I run with them , the more I want one or 3. Such power and effortless sound it's amazing how much head room they have even at the 60 level. It's badass and destroys our Cambridge gear but also costs more but you get more so that kinda works out.

Yeah the Vandy's would be upstairs in my office powered by a HK3490 as I already know the WAF factor would make them go there. Maggies (MMG's ONLY due to size) have the WAF factor but aren't great for HT since they require some decent spacing which I dont have, but they would work well for 2 channel when I get a house (years down the road) paired with a sub of course. I have personally found that it doesnt matter how high you go in the Maggie lineup you still need a sub if you want visceral bass. The bigger ones have bass that fills the room but it doesnt punch you in the gut.

I personally dont mind the look of the Vandy's and they would be a step up for sure from the Monitor 60's currently there. Placement may be an issue as they would be pretty close to my LCD computer monitor and I know they are unshielded but I wouldnt really know till I got them. Am I correct in that they require some sort of toe in or are they like the SDA's in that you dont want toe in?

[mantis]

You have to toe them in to your seating position. Maggies are very picky with placement, mess them up and they sound like crap. Set them up correctly and magic happens.

[PN28]

Great looking setup! The 1c's left such a good impression at the showroom, that after deciding to purchase a pair of Magnepan MG12's over the 1c at the time, I came back a year later to purchase them.

[muncybob]

Not only does the oner manual suggest toe in but there is specific instruction on how to set up the back leg of the stands for correct allignment with the listening position. I have one of the Vandys within 3' of my lcd tv and no problem.

[ohskigod]

I'll echo Troy's sentiments. from a technical standpoint not the best speaker I had, yet the one I miss the most.....even now

[polkfarmboy]

Thats a very clean and tidy install once again Dan.... good work budd

[steveinaz]

I have always had big respect for Vandersteen, and have on a number of occasions consider buying them.

[leftwinger57]

great looking house. I have never heard Vandys but were always very interested in them because they always got good reviews.The one huge draw back are the socks ,once something happens to them it's all over you just can't go w/o grill covers.I did see on c/l a pair of 2cs w/ a ton of cat scratch fever on both of them so I passed.

[erniejade]

I have had the 2ce sig, and the 3A. I could never get them to sound right in my living room. My room is dead acoustically. In my Den however with hard wood floors, they sounded great. The Tyler reference monitor actually replaced the 2ce sig in my house.

[markmarc]

When I first got to know the publisher of ToneAudio, he urged me to invest in a used pair of the 2C's. From top top bottom they offered up the most resolution per budget $$ with average amplifier.

[nhhiep]

wow, that sub looks exactly like Deftech Supercube. just in different color

[DaveMuell]

Well, I picked up some 2C's last night and am listending to some Dire Straits on them. NOT BAD, AT ALL! They are really easy to listen to. Bigger than I expected, but the foot print is still only about the size of a pair of CRS+'s.

They have a nice, punchy low-end and vocals are crystal clear. They drive a little harder than my old LS-90's - actaully, come to think of it, their tonal quality reminds me of the 90's.

[boston1450]

i owned some light tan colored vanders. they were ugly..i sold them after a year. what a mistake i made. i still want some. its kinda funny looking back at what weve had n wish we hadnt got rid of them. wish i had a warehouse for all of them. great post. thanks for sharing

[mantis]

i owned some light tan colored vanders. they were ugly..i sold them after a year. what a mistake i made. i still want some. its kinda funny looking back at what weve had n wish we hadnt got rid of them. wish i had a warehouse for all of them. great post. thanks for sharing

It's funny how you bring up warehouse. If I came into money I would build a warehouse with sound rooms in it for over the years.
I would start with my original home theater of Dolby surround and go threw the years of improvement. Each room would have a full working system , software , seating etc. I'd also build some of my favorite theaters from years past . I would keep this going and maybe turn it into a museum for people who want to learn about the history of surround sound and home theater. It's a little dream of mine.
In this museum , I would have certain gear in rotating lighted up glass cases for people to look at. Posters from the years etc.

[Tony M]

It's funny how you bring up warehouse. If I came into money I would build a warehouse with sound rooms in it for over the years.
I would start with my original home theater of Dolby surround and go threw the years of improvement. Each room would have a full working system , software , seating etc. I'd also build some of my favorite theaters from years past . I would keep this going and maybe turn it into a museum for people who want to learn about the history of surround sound and home theater. It's a little dream of mine.
In this museum , I would have certain gear in rotating lighted up glass cases for people to look at. Posters from the years etc.

If you can afford an assistant, I'd love to help out in that museum. I've lived in one here for 15 years, and have owned quite a bit of that vintage - pretty new systems.

Dream job for me for sure!!