I agree with Bob. I know for a fact that the veneering that is done at Vandersteen is top notch. I too build furniture for fun with a buddy (I have MS and can't pick up large boards or use power equipment some of the time so he keeps me honest and safe) and have spoken with them a few times about finishes. I personally went an upgraded Audi Havana Black as many know (perfect finish when I used a magnifying glass). Call first.
As for what to get, that's not easy. Read and reread Johnny's post. He knows Vandersteen's as well as anyone else's.
As for a powered speaker, I love them. That's why I went with the Quatro CT. It's killer when setting up compared to adding subs, but their new Sub 3 will be so easy to set up wiht the built in EQ.
2's or 3's???? Golden Ear as someone posted? The Golden Ear will be much brighter than any of the Steen's IMHO. That's not a bad thing, it's just not quite as tonally accurate, but it's a fun speaker and a good choice. I personally feel that in the range you are in, The 2's are the best value new...That's new price. Who knows if you can get a recent model used as very few come up and Vandersteen owners most often listen to their ears and buy them and don't worry about what the latest positive review says about speaker of the month club. Not a knock on any other speakers, just the publications, lol....
You have to figure out what's important. IF you can fit the 3's in the room, then it's a no brainer. There is a reason Richard makes it....IT'S BETTER....I personally feel that it's a lot better. It's easier to integrate them into a room, that it will be to integrate the subs and a 2 IMHO.
let use know what you are doing.
As for what to get, that's not easy. Read and reread Johnny's post. He knows Vandersteen's as well as anyone else's.
As for a powered speaker, I love them. That's why I went with the Quatro CT. It's killer when setting up compared to adding subs, but their new Sub 3 will be so easy to set up wiht the built in EQ.
2's or 3's???? Golden Ear as someone posted? The Golden Ear will be much brighter than any of the Steen's IMHO. That's not a bad thing, it's just not quite as tonally accurate, but it's a fun speaker and a good choice. I personally feel that in the range you are in, The 2's are the best value new...That's new price. Who knows if you can get a recent model used as very few come up and Vandersteen owners most often listen to their ears and buy them and don't worry about what the latest positive review says about speaker of the month club. Not a knock on any other speakers, just the publications, lol....
You have to figure out what's important. IF you can fit the 3's in the room, then it's a no brainer. There is a reason Richard makes it....IT'S BETTER....I personally feel that it's a lot better. It's easier to integrate them into a room, that it will be to integrate the subs and a 2 IMHO.
let use know what you are doing.