In my small opinion, there is only one choice for accuracy of harmonic structure and timbre and that is the design that is phase and time correct.
Vandersteen 5A: As with Thiel, you hear as accurately as possible the signal from the partnering amplifier, and that, to me, is the goal.
If you check Eggleston you will see that the step response clearly indicates that not all drivers are delivering the harmonic content in phase but that some components of what constitutes correct timbre are out of phase and with this will be creating critical cancellations, literally removing some of the music you have spent precious resources to capture. Why anyone would take this approach to investing in the so called high end is beyond me. But then my opinion is a small one.
Go with Vandersteen.
Vandersteen 5A: As with Thiel, you hear as accurately as possible the signal from the partnering amplifier, and that, to me, is the goal.
If you check Eggleston you will see that the step response clearly indicates that not all drivers are delivering the harmonic content in phase but that some components of what constitutes correct timbre are out of phase and with this will be creating critical cancellations, literally removing some of the music you have spent precious resources to capture. Why anyone would take this approach to investing in the so called high end is beyond me. But then my opinion is a small one.
Go with Vandersteen.