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Vandersteen 3A Sigs vs Klipsch Forte III

I'd like to get input on a comparison of both of these speakers. I have not heard them. No dealers in my area. I realize it may be an apples to oranges match up to many but want to hear the pros and cons of both. Haters welcome!!  I'll be driving them with a Mac 6200 integrated. 75w into 8 ohms and 100w into 4 ohms. Room is 27x18x10h. I listen to all music. Some vinyl. Appreciate moderate base, clarity in vocals, imaging, and like the speakers to "disappear".  Thoughts?
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gdnrbob
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@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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gdnrbob
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Oh nuts, looks like the sale is off or sold.
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heardthat OP
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Gdnrbob, nuts is right !!!  Those are the ones. Damn be it all. I coulda been a contender....should a pulled the trigger. And they were clean newer ones. There'll be more
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georgehifi
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Vandersteen 3A Sigs vs Klipsch Forte III


The Vandie’s are more musically correct, the Klipsch Forte III are the best musical speaker Klipsch made, not as good as the Vandie’s, but the Forte III can be powered almost by rubbing two sticks together.

Cheers George
heardthat OP
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Georgehifi, Classic.....we could do beers together!!
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