two vastly different speakers...the Klipsch a more forward,aggressive sound...the Vandies a more relaxed,polite, old school Hi-fi SOund...very open midrange...rolled off highs...somewhat slow,plodding bass...they are by know means "quick" or "tight" in this regard(which is pretty much what the above poster was getting at)...however the are full range...which means they dont sound thin...as far as the Klipsch...never been a fan of the horns...and they do sound very "boxy" but in a fun rock n roll way...I would audition the Vandies...but have a feeling you will be going with something else or staying put...there really is nothing else out there at $800 with any decent bass worth getting excited about...
Vandersteen or Klipsch
Currently have Klipsch KG4. Looking at the Vandersteen 1c. Have a tubed Cary cd player and will soon add a tube integrated, maybe Pathos, Unison or similar. Should I keep the Klipsch (and the bass extension along w/94 sens.)or go for the Vandy's? Thanks.