While I can’t offer any good suggestions (other than maybe the Verity’s) I am more interested in what you don’t like about the 5A’s versus the 5’s. I have 5’s and really like them, and have certainly thought about upgrading, but every time I have heard more recent models in a show environment they sound quite different, and not in a good way. One person here, don’t recall who, said the 5A was the pinnacle of that model. Apparently you don’t agree?
One more thing, I would follow gdnrbob’s suggestion to visit Audio Connection. They know the Vandersteen line really well and could point you in the right direction, perhaps it’s just a change in electronics or cabling that will correct what you don’t like about the 5A.
One more thing, I would follow gdnrbob’s suggestion to visit Audio Connection. They know the Vandersteen line really well and could point you in the right direction, perhaps it’s just a change in electronics or cabling that will correct what you don’t like about the 5A.