Comparison of Thiel CS2.4 vs. Vandersteen 3A Sig.

Hi Braro,

The 3As should be much more dynamic than you describe. Mine have plenty of slam and jump factor. What is the rest of your system like?

Just curious...

Hi Braro,

It's interesting that your preamp had that affect. It would have been my first question anyway. You may want to try some other options in the tube arena. For cheap $$ the PSE HL-1 was always a good match...especially with upgraded tubes. The Aesthetix gear is fun too. In any case, I wouldn't run the Wadia direct because of how they do (or, I think they still do) their volume control in that unit.

The only other suggestion I have is to try all Audioquest wires. That way you'll know what the components are doing...using different cables ends up like using tone controls.

Good luck, you should be able to achieve what you want without a lot of hassles.

Hi Dodgealum,

I think you underestimate the affect the ancillary equipment and room have on the speakers. However, your point does have some merit with the 3As. They can easily over power smaller rooms. Really any room under 15x20 is too small. That and needing to couple them with good medium to high power amps are the only caveats really.

The 2Ces don't have this problem, but also don't go as low.

My point really is that I respect your opinion. However, I think that wherever you heard them on the "Right" equipment could have been better. I've heard what you're talking about and it's down to system and room. The Vandies are superb at disappearing and showing you what you have around them.

Happy New Year!