Vandersteen 3A Sigs vs Klipsch Forte III

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ya I was suprised also but brick & mortar continues to consolidate here in San Diego as elsewhere in the country. Stereo Design a venerable dealer went out with owners retirement and Bruce picked up Magneplaner, Mcintosh and I believe Klipsch as they exited...
have to say you should visit...almost dizzying array of loudspeakers : Klipsch, Vandersteen, Magneplaner, PSB, Goldenear, Dynaudio, Totem, Sonus Faber, .....stuff I don’t recognize in corners, etc...

i should add the Forte III driven by KT-120 quite listenable.....

i love visiting even if I dented the wallet with $250 worth of Vinyl.....ha

Im going to ripped for this but I've owned many speakers that on paper were "reference", hell some even wore the " Reference" moniker but I was looking for a change and listened to some Heresys, Fortes, Cornwalls......  they were the first speakers I've auditioned that all had one thing in common.... they sounded like live music.   Perhaps owning polite , laid back , "accurate" speakers was growing old, or maybe im getting old...  I don't know but I really love the Heritage lines'  ability to rock and be dynamic and bold.   Forget what you hear from people referencing older Klipsch or people that have never even heard Heritage series, they are not one bit harsh with quality electronics.   I listened to a bunch of other speakers that day but they all sounded small and lifeless compared to the Heresy III That I brought home.   I would have purchased the Forte but they need to be a few feet away from the wall which was a deal breaker for me, and honestly the Heresy were the right choice for me as they are the perfect size for my room.

Good luck 

Oblgny, congrats on the Vandy 3A's. Were they on your radar for a while? And had you auditioned before you bought?  I have to go back to their website cause I thought 3a Sigs were still being made. Saw a pair for $2600+300 shipping so it seems high?  I like the concept of bi-wiring, which they have. Not an option on Tekton DI or spatials I don't think.  All your comments are relevant for me about Klipsch. "Bright" is a recurring theme. But....those Forte III's, like Tomic said, sounded good. 
Oddiofyl, went for a more up front sound with the Heresy III ? Tired of laid back sound?  I get that as your tastes can change. Mine can change day to day, like I said, based on mood. There is no "perfect" speaker, is there?  Tekton is sending all other speakers into obsolescence (humor intended 😂).  
Another complete system would be ideal to satisfy moods. $$$$
I do have a room issue in that I can't, er., not allowed to, be further out from back wall by more than 12". Rear passives and rear ported and Spatials all want to be out around 2-3 ft or more. 
Oblgny, how far out are your 3a's?  I cant imagine that depth in soundstage can be appreciated unless speakers are 2,3, or more ft out.  True?

@OP, I think you can get a pair of 3a sigs for around $2k plus shipping, unless they are very recent iterations- Mr. V. constantly upgrades, so a more recent pair should command a higher price.
Though I have no experience with Tekton or Klipsch, I think you will not be disappointed by Vandersteen should buy them without audition, they simply sound 'right'.
(BTW- I owned the 3a sigs, but move up to the Treo's- a definite upgrade.
If you can spring the bucks, there is a pair of Treo CT's for sale for $5K-check out HifiShark, which I think is a super deal).
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Oh nuts, looks like the sale is off or sold.
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