Vandersteen Mod 5 vs Coincident Tech Total Eclipse

I should like to add a bit of information to the above comments. While each has their own strengths and weaknesses, I would agree with the above choice. There are two important reasons I'd choose the Vandie's: 1) As stated above, they will do a fine joy on all types of music even country music (of which I hate); 2) They produce a more realistic 3D sound stage rather than the 2D sound stage produced by the Coincident. While this is true of the Coincident they do sound more "musical". That (musicality) is very appealing to many and sounds good and well in the show room; but three months later you may ask, why did I purchase these and where is the "realism of the sound stage"? Don't get me wrong, I like both; but feel over the long haul the "musicality" does wear off and all you are left with is 2D music... I know I made the mistake...
PS. Placement of the Vandie's isn't as critical as the Total Eclipse...They are very hard to setup and when done, bets are that the wife will have a fit about the location...at that point the full potential of the Eclipse will not be enjoyed. The Vandie's have larger feet print, they are however MUCH more forgiving when it comes to placement... PSS. The upgrade factor is a BIG plus as Richard Vandersteen is really eager to assist you with the process...and designs them user upgradeable.

Hope this helps...

OH! As a former Vandie owner, I wish I'd never sold them... BIG mistake, BIG mistake on my part...