2. speakers
  3. 177946-173494

Vandersteen Forum

I bought an older pair of Vandersteen 2Ce and did not like them. Found out one woofer was crackling (what I did not like was poor tweeter and midrange). I went onto the Vandersteen forum to see if changing a component or two would better the sound than 25 year old speakers. In 2022 almost anyones speakers sound better than 25 year old Vandersteen technology. 
The replies raised my eyebrows. I was just wondering if anyone else has had any experience with that forum and did they find it cult-like or is it just me?

128x128geworthomd
ohlala
1,235 posts
 

I once criticized the frequency response of a past version of a Vandersteen model. Someone called dad to tell on me, which was weird. Poor Richard. 

Post removed 
cwz
7 posts
 

rmdmoore,

My Vandersteen history goes back to 1991, when I bought a pair of 3A's. At that time, I had the  honor of meeting a very (as I) young Richard Vandersteen. He actually helped load them in my Suburban. The 3A's were upgraded to Signature in 1997. All Vandersteen's must be setup properly and take considerable break-in time  - a properly proportioned listening room also helps! 

I agree with you! My 3A's are very natural sounding and pair well with my old MC240 and C11. I've tried several other high watt amp/preamp combos but keep going back to the 57 year old Macs, eventhough, Vandersteen recommends 100W per channel! Simply put, it's a sound that suits my musical tastes, much as a vintage Oregon Pinot Noir. When I want to really chill-out, I put an LP on my old Thorens TD160, turn up the volume and immerse myself in my private concert hall!

BZ

Post removed 
Post removed 
More to discover