Hi,
I can speak from personal experience only on two of the three speakers you mention above... If you are upgrading from 2Ces then the 3A Signatures are the way to go. Compared to 3As they are simply a MUCH better speaker all around. They differ from the Magnepans in that they have a different presentation, but that's preference. They're as good as 3.6s and better than 1.6s. Price would be the determining factor for me between 3as and 3A Signatures.
One reason to keep the Vandersteens is that they will be much more room friendly. Either way, though you will want more current from your amp for the Vandies or Maggies.
Don't make a decision without listening again with your amp/pre-amp combo!
Cheers,
Mike
I can speak from personal experience only on two of the three speakers you mention above... If you are upgrading from 2Ces then the 3A Signatures are the way to go. Compared to 3As they are simply a MUCH better speaker all around. They differ from the Magnepans in that they have a different presentation, but that's preference. They're as good as 3.6s and better than 1.6s. Price would be the determining factor for me between 3as and 3A Signatures.
One reason to keep the Vandersteens is that they will be much more room friendly. Either way, though you will want more current from your amp for the Vandies or Maggies.
Don't make a decision without listening again with your amp/pre-amp combo!
Cheers,
Mike