Spendor S8e or Vandersteen 3A-Sig or ?


I'm considering an upgrade from my Vandersteen 2Ce-Sigs and would appreciate hearing your opinions. Has anyone had the opportunity to audition (or A/B) the Spendor S8e and the Vandersteen 3A Sig speakers?

We listen to jazz, vocals and acoustic folk. The rest of our system consists of Arcam AVR350, Cambridge 850C, with Acoustic Zen IC's and speaker cables.

Any input is very much appreciated.
cdm

Showing 1 response by macdadtexas

Since I have owned neither I won't "talk my book" as many do about the system they own. I have heard both, many times and I would choose the Vandy's everytime. Especially with the refined and detailed music you describe listening to, the time and phase coherent nature of the Vandy's will be magical. I do like the Spendors, and they are a more impactful speaker and if you listened to more big orchestral or loud rock music then I would recommend the Spendors.

You will enjoy either of them, so good luck.