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Vandersteen 5A dynamics and bass response.

I am thinking of purchasing 5As or 7s when they come out. My hesitations are two fold: Is this speaker dynamically limited? Will the bass response live up to my expectations? I currently use a pair of Infinity RS1Bs which have 12 servo controlled bass woofers. Although the midrange and high frequencies leave something to be desired (veiled) the bass response is excellent and clean on the 1Bs. I suspect the 5As will never move enough air to make me happy. The posts on the dynamic limitations of the 5As are mixed. Are there dynamic limitations to this speaker if it is paired with the proper amplification? The RS1Bs are very dynamic and will play as loud as one could want at least with the VTL 300 and Perreaux 3150 amps that are driving them. Anyone have experience with these issues?
ruxtonvet

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tdaudio
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Ruxtonvet, thats a very nice room. I have 5As that are in a 17'w x 10'h x 27'long room so you do have some extra volume but I think I would be happy if my room was the same size as yours.

Recent changes in my system, adding a ARC Ref 5 linestage and Ref 2 phono has my system producing the best bass and dynamics that it ever has. I am very happy with all aspects right now.

As I have made changes over the years it is very easy to hear the improvements and differences.

Unless you want crazy volume levels, the Vandys should wouk great. BTW, I get a flat 20HZ out of mine on the low end. It makes a big difference on a lot of music.

Terry
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