I have Vandersteen 5A's with Ayre electronics .....and a terrible room. Richard himself did the setup. Not until I got rid of furniture was I able to lock the sound into place. The room is very much a part of the sound and it should be addressed appropritately. (the wood on my 5A's are Kowazinga....don't know what that is, but they are gorgeous.)
Your thoughts about an upgrade
I currently listen to vinyl and digital through a VTL integrated amp feeding Vandersteen Treo CT speakers. The November Stereophile review of Vandersteen’s Quatro CT Wood speakers and M5-HPA amplifiers (which is apparently not on-line yet) has made me think seriously about making the jump, which would also require a new pre-amp and lots of cabling.
My listening room is 12.5’ x 15’ and I’ve never turned the volume on the current system above halfway. I think I’m not hearing as much bass as I would like, but it very much depends on the recording I’m listening to.
I can probably go hear the new setup at the dealer and will do so, but I’d be interested in anyone’s thoughts on this move.
My listening room is 12.5’ x 15’ and I’ve never turned the volume on the current system above halfway. I think I’m not hearing as much bass as I would like, but it very much depends on the recording I’m listening to.
I can probably go hear the new setup at the dealer and will do so, but I’d be interested in anyone’s thoughts on this move.