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Vandersteen 3A Sigs vs Klipsch Forte III

I'd like to get input on a comparison of both of these speakers. I have not heard them. No dealers in my area. I realize it may be an apples to oranges match up to many but want to hear the pros and cons of both. Haters welcome!!  I'll be driving them with a Mac 6200 integrated. 75w into 8 ohms and 100w into 4 ohms. Room is 27x18x10h. I listen to all music. Some vinyl. Appreciate moderate base, clarity in vocals, imaging, and like the speakers to "disappear".  Thoughts?
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ozzy62,

I'm just going on the memory of the older version which I actually really like, and I do realize that the new one is a bit of a different animal, but it is still a three way. I'm certainly not downing the new or old version.

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Hi George,
I hear what you're saying, but with the Forte comes the complications of being a 3 way, as well as a much smaller mid horn. In actual use, I don't hear the lower mid colorations that you mention, but the coherence of the mids and treble being produced by one 2 inch horn loaded dome is on full display, and I think it is the speakers greatest strength.
Have you actually heard the CF-4? (version1)
John  
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georgehifi,
The Forte is certainly a good speaker, but I will have to argue that the Epic CF-4 has it beat.
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Sorry for the cell phone typo in Vandersteen!
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What an interesting shootout!  Two really worthy speakers but so very different. I hope and expect that Mr Rutan will weigh in. 
The Anders teens are great speakers for sure,  less assertive,  but with really full bass which could be a bit much depending on your room.  Very coherent,  and satisfying with all types of music... The girl you marry. 
I personally also love the Forte.  Typical horn virtues of speed and detail with a great sense of energy,  and just plain fun.  It's difficult for me to imagine someone hating them. 
I'll be interested to hear what others have to say.  I think that if you flipped a coin,  you couldn't lose. 
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