mikej

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Revel vs. Aerial vs. B&W
Having listened to them all, I suggest you go give a long listen to the Vandersteen 3A Sigs. and Model 5. You may be shocked at what you can get for the cost of the 3A Sigs. The Model 5s are simply awesome.Good luck! 
vandersteen 3a signature or thiel 2.4 or 2.3
The only way to find out is to audition both if you can. The Vandy will likely be slightly fuller in the bass, but that can be room dependant. For the Thiel, make sure you have enough power... Last, the Vandie will be upgradeable in the future. I'... 
owners of vandy 5a
Hi, Try running the numbers from the manual and you'll quickly be able to find a few good spots to try in your room. Every room is going to have different nodes... The manual is actually very good about helping you set things up. It will take some... 
San Francisco Bay Area Audio Society
Hi, last I heard it was still hanging on by a thread. If you want me to forward an email on I can. I think the group has gone informal though. 
Vandersteen VSM-1 Rear Speaker Location
Hi, You will get great effects both ways. The problem is that it's room dependant as to which you'll prefer. If you can get stands or friends over to help you move them around, great. Otherwise, I'd put them where they fit on the walls best and no... 
Vandersteen 3A,, Revel F30, or Magnepan 3.6
Hi, I can speak from personal experience only on two of the three speakers you mention above... If you are upgrading from 2Ces then the 3A Signatures are the way to go. Compared to 3As they are simply a MUCH better speaker all around. They differ ...