Vandy 5a's ?

I agree with Sdcampbell. Usually improvements are in the refinement area. I'm sure they will make an excellent speaker better but I would doubt they will fall in the major arena. I would say in the area of the difference between the 3A and the 3A Signature would be more like it. It was a definite upgrade and worth while as for transparency and high frequency purity. Even though it wasn't a leap, it was a nice jump with the model 5 tweeter. The 5 is such a good speaker as is, it will be interesting to hear the change. But who knows, it is a pricey upgrade. I hope someone VERY familiar with Vandersteen's will respond.

.......well, I own the Vand. 5s and love them-- haven't heard the 5As, but the $4500. cost of up-grade is out of my league. I suspect what Scott and Bigtee said above is right on. Cheers. Craig

Who knows? There are only two 5A models out there. And, the only sold pair are to Musical Surroundings owner, Garth Leerer. It's kind of early to know if the improvements are in fact, improvements, isn't it?