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Shahinian Obelisk vs VandersteenTreo
Hmm, I supposed it depends upon what you were listening to beforehand.Vandie's aren't bright (as in, lots of treble or beaming uppers).Also being phase and time aligned, they give a more natural (in my opinion) sound. The closest I can find to the... 
Speaker Suggestions
A Vandy fanboy has to recommend the:Vandy Quatro's- They are a definite upgrade to the 2 sigs, and have the integrated sub that can be adjusted for the room. If you like the Vandy sound, you will love these.But if you want to look elsewhere, I can... 
Help! Subwoofer Newbie Problems!
I would call them on Monday and let them know of the problems you have. I bet they will give you an extra day or two to trial. If they don't, send them back and find a pair of Vandersteen subs and xovers.I guarantee they will work magic with your ... 
Richard Shahinian
Yes, I remember his room, well. I was greatly impressed by the sound.B 
Shahinian Obelisk vs VandersteenTreo
@ja_zz I don't know what 'off center' means, in this case, butDo you think it was damaged in the shipping?It was generous for the seller to accept the speakers back.He sounds like a 'Stand Up' guy.For me, I would send it to Mr. V. as his drivers a... 
Financial bind and need a nice XLR
I would contact Ralph Karsten at Atma-Sphere. He sells a nice inexpensive cable. I use it with my Atma amp and pre and can't complain.B 
How to polish Wilson Audio speaker
+1 for Lak's comment.B 
Vandersteen Treo CT vs Mag 3.7i speakers
Maggies with subs, especially Vandy subs sound incredible.If I had more room, they would be high up on my list.B 
Shahinian Obelisk vs VandersteenTreo
@ja_zz I haven’t listened to any open baffle speakers, yet. Seems like they should be on my ’to do’ list, along with MBL. I am currently into non-crossover designs, namely Zu. They are quite impressive for the money. Not up to Vandersteen, but pre... 
Shahinian Obelisk vs VandersteenTreo
Re amps:Atma-Sphere MA-1's with MP-3- Total knock out of the parkI will be setting up my Ayre MXR (non Twenties) and a recently upgraded pair of McCormack DNA-1's that Steve was challenged to give the Atma's a run for the money.Sound Anchors just ... 
Why does my system now have shrill top end.
Speak of the devil...B 
Why does my system now have shrill top end.
Oooh, dimmers can definitely make trouble. I recall other threads on this subject.Since this occurred after the kitchen upgrade, I have a sneaking suspicion that the electrical work has something to do with the sudden change in your stereo.Perhaps... 
Pre amp with Dac
The Ayre Codex can be run as a DAC with Preamp Volume function.B 
Shahinian Obelisk vs VandersteenTreo
@ja_zz Actually, I think it is the other way around. Johnny R said you should be able to swap out drivers. The xover might be more problematical. Though I think Mr. V. builds these speakers so that they don't have to be shipped back whole when som... 
Shahinian Obelisk vs VandersteenTreo
@hifiman5 Yes, you are correct. I was hoping the OP could swap out drivers and save the shipping costs. I was actually thinking about the Vandy subs.B