Vandersteen VLR (non CT), my opinion

My office system consists of the VLR's, Belles Aria monoblocks or Atmasphere Class D monoblocks, Belles Aria Signature, Innuos Mini Zen with power supply and Innuos Phoenix USB. A pair of HSU subs are fed via the preamp.

I stream Qobuz via Roon only.

I wanted to report to the forum that I find this is one very capable system. 

I do so, mostly because the Vandersteen VLR's don't get the press that they deserve.

Due to space limitations, I have the speakers mounted near the ceiling. I played around with angling them, but John Rutan suggested they be pointed forward. 

I have to say, he was correct. They sound amazing without any toe in or angling downward, in fact they sound better.

Bass reinforcement from corner placement almost makes having subs unneeded. But, adding a sub or two will definitely flesh out the music.

Those of you who have followed my posts know I am partial to the Vandersteen sound. But, if you are in need of a really 'sleeper' bookshelf speaker, you should try to demo the VLR. They come in either standard or CT tweeter. IMHO,Either way, you can't lose.

Bob