Enough has been said on paul w klipsch in this community, he needs no introduction. If you are interested in shopping for inexpensive vandersteen speakers on ebay, check out the following common questions to gain valuable information. Thats primarily what i want from a pair of loudspeakersnot deep bass which these vandersteens do have. The 2 has been continually refined along the waya new driver here, a new crossover change there, heavyduty standsmore changes, in fact, than the occasional changes in model. The 12 most significant loudspeakers of all time the. John atkinson in fact, the model 2 is the bestselling audiophile loudspeaker of the modern era, with more than 100,000 pairs soldall of. Vandersteen audio designs and manufactures time and phasecorrect loudspeakers and superb electronics in hanford, california, in the usa. If the vandersteen model five looked a little more. As a fan of both acoustic jazz and downtempo electronica i find that the bass is the foundation. Vandersteen audio shook up the audio world with its liquidcooled m7hpa monoblocks, a radical advance in power amplifier design and loudspeaker performance that is stereophile classa rated as a true reference. The canare cable sound wonderfully balanced, and i dont hear anything amiss throughout the frequency range. Plus, there are no speakers which have true 1st order acoustical crossovers. These loudspeakers can be small enough to fit on a bookshelf or large enough to sit on the ground, looking similar to furniture. This is a list of notable manufacturers of loudspeakers.
Vandersteen recommends acoustic damping behind and around the speakers when placed in cabinets, and 2. According to vandersteen audio, thats the number of vandersteen 2s of various generations which have been sold since the loudspeakerand companyfirst saw the light of day in 1977. The secrets behind ps speakers subscribe to ask paul ask a question. That was in the mid 1970s, but vandersteens speakers bore little resemblance to what other home brew entrepreneurs cooked up. Speakers come in different varieties, each with a different functional purpose. Its hard enough to know what loudspeaker to purchase but with the shrinking dealer base, how does one go about making any sort of intelligent decision these days. Vandersteen is doing it again at ces 2018 in las vegas, where you can get the first look and listen at a preproduction pair of the upcoming m5hpa highpass amplifier monoblocks. Another 115 words 8 lines of text covering the years 1626, 1679, 1816, and 1846 are included under the topic early vandersteen history in all our pdf extended history products and printed products wherever possible. Thiel, vandersteen, and wilson continuing up to the present day. Whenever i think of cone speaker systems, i think of three brand names. The original model 2 started it all for vandersteen audio.
Fortunately, a pair of vandersteen 1ci speakers and some decent electronics can be had for a reasonable cost, putting a great system in reach of just about anyone. John atkinson in fact, the model 2 is the bestselling audiophile loudspeaker of the modern era, with more than 100,000 pairs soldall of them made in the u. The popularity of the famous father of suske en wiske, translated into bob et bobette for the french and also known as spike and suzy among the english speakers, has not suffered the flow of time. The vandersteen model 1 was originally introduced in 1981, and now as the model 1c its a highend classic. Vandersteen 2ce signature ii audioholics home theater forums. In my experience, getting the tilt angle correct is the most important setup factor with vandersteen speakers. I have book cases in the rear corners of my room where i plan to put the surround. Ive attended many demos prior to the purchase and heard a lot of great, and not so great speakers. Vlr wood vandersteen sound in a small pretty package. Vandersteen 3a signature tower speakers pair speakers. Vandersteen audio high end speakers vandersteen audio. Important facts to know before shopping for vandersteen speakers. I had met an audio dealer by chance, since where i live there are not many left at all. I had not heard of the brand vandersteen before i bought these speakers.
He runs a small company in california and proudly makes his speakers in this country, and even at his asking price the speakers are a bargain. Vandersteen 2ce signature ii tower speakers pair, with. Vandersteen vlrwood walnut less than 50 hours monitors. He made speakers for himself, and started selling them through a local hifi store. If you have a nostalgic look to your home decor, these vintage components may fit in well with your home theater system. Vandersteen model 2wq series subwoofer walnut finish. In constant production since 1977, over 100,000 pairs of vandersteen model 2s have been sold in its various incarnations over the decades. On that ground, a pair of vandersteens quatro cts scores bigtime. If the answer is yes, vandersteen audio would very much like to talk to you. This book takes you through the history of high end audio and gives one a good perspective of how high end audio has evolved and gives audiophiles a refreshing perspective that is much needed and educational during a time that tech is clouding quality sound. On that ground, a pair of vandersteen s quatro cts scores bigtime. Few large, fullrange dynamic speakers before or for some time afterward.
Most guys start with a box and fool around with drivers. I bought the 2cis used, so i dont know the full history of the speakers. Learn about the history of jamo and how it utilizes resources from around the globe to craft relevant products that look and sound amazing for over 50. Using their patented aligned dynamic design vandersteen has made a now classic in the. The two speakers occupy the middle range of the vandersteen audio line. The proud history stretches back to 1977 model 2ce signature iis design is informed from years of experience designing and building loudspeakers of unparalleled value and performance. Its a loudspeaker that has an uncommon reverence for the music that poses the greatest challenges to an audio system. If the listening position is close to the speakers, very little tilt is needed.
I bought these speakers from audio dimensions in royal oak, michigan back in may. Integration with the vandersteen vcc1 center channel is very good. Come and meet the man behind the comic book series that remains the crown jewel in every belgian comic store. Vandersteen 2ce signature ii loudspeaker pair audio advice. Vandersteen s treo loudspeaker is now available in an optional treo ct version carbon tweeter. Submit your questions to richard vandersteen, and learn from the man.
Audioquest cables always seemed to be the choice with vandersteen speakers. Save over 20% credits will not expire, so you can use them at any time. Model 2 has always been hyped up time after time, so i had to check them out. Experiment with the angle to get it right and youll be rewarded. Stereophiles list of best top 25 speakers of past 40 years. What were legendary speaker designer arnie nudell and paul up to just before his unexpected passing. Vandersteen 2ce signature ii loudspeaker measurements at crossover frequency, we are only 2db down. The dates i am going to give you are approximate if you want specific production dates, i suggest you contact the vandersteen factory in hanford, ca phone number is on their web site. Vandersteen audio quattro wood speakers, made in hanford, california, include tunable subwoofers to mak. Jas audio orsa 2 way 2 unit morelribbon bookshelf speaker. In a career spanning 50 years, he created a large studio and published more than 1,000 comic albums in over 25 series, selling more than 200 million copies worldwide considered together with marc sleen the founding father of flemish comics, he is mainly popular in belgium, the netherlands and germany.
Vandersteen is a highly respected name in audio and has been making quality speakers and subwoofers for home use for years. So over the years i have heard all kinds of hype and great things about the vandersteen brand. The one thing that sucked me into vandersteen was that i just couldnt stop listening to them. They include the 2wq, 3a sig, 1ci, 2ce, seven mkii, quatro wood ct, sub three, treo ct, v2w sub, vcc1 center, vcc2, vcc5, vlr ct, vlr wood, vsm sig, vsm1 and more. The vlr wood is a compact stereo or home theater speaker for incabinet or standmounting in situations where it is domestically impossible. In the zone, with the right music and enough power, the magnepan 3. In fact, the vandersteen 2c will give the quad esl63 one hell of a good run for its money in. Vandersteen model 3a signature tower loudspeakers optimized with aligned dynamic design and patented drivers. The first vandersteen that was sold commercially was the model 2, which entered production about 1976 or 1977.
Home audio experts agree that the right speakers are essential to any quality home entertainment system. I, however, decided to try some home built canare speaker cable for my quatro wood cts. Ken kessler has written several books about specific highend brands. Vandersteen model 5a carbon loudspeaker the absolute sound.
Vandersteen home speakers and subwoofers for sale ebay. That should tell you everything you need to know right there. On the 15th of february, 20, willy vandersteen would have celebrated his 100th birthday. Ask richard vandersteen audio high end speakers vandersteen. Willy vandersteen 15 february 19 28 august 1990 was a belgian creator of comic books. In the history of highend audio, there have been a number of fascinating and genuinely innovative driversalan hills plasma tweeter and lincoln walshs transmissionline cone, for examples. The model 1ci is living proof that designing and building a great entrylevel speaker doesnt require as much ingenuity and skill as a costnoobject flagship it requires even more. He prefers the sound of solid core wiring for his speakers. Vandersteen home speakers and subwoofers for sale in stock.
One of best high end speaker values in audio history. Vandersteen model 1 and 2 history audiogon discussion forum. How to pick a new speaker subscribe to ask paul ask a question. I have had many conversations in person and by phone with richard vandersteen, and he does have a passion for his craft. A ton of vandersteen sound in a small, beautiful package. Audio connection offers the complete line of vandersteen speakers. The vandersteen 5a carbon, however, is a truly exceptional speaker. I used them for perhaps 30 hours in my main system but hey were intended for a second system.
Vintage speakers can go well with a variety of home audio systems. The model 1ci is a time and phasecorrect speaker constructed in such a way that the alignment and positioning of the drivers allow a pointsource wavefront and maximize the phase coherence of the loudspeaker at. The absolute sounds illustrated history of highend audio, volume. Speaker cables for vandersteen speakers steve hoffman. All connections in the crossover are soldered, according to richard. Using their patented aligned dynamic design vandersteen has made a now classic in the model 1c. I have book cases in the rear corners of my room where i plan to put the surround speakers. This book is a bit of a retrospective of high end audio as told by snapshots literally and snippets of some notable pieces in hi fi history. Richard vandersteen got into the speaker business the same way as a lot of other highend designers did and still do. Vandersteen audio introduces the next great amplifier at.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our vandersteen research. Vandersteen audio treo ct loudspeaker the absolute sound. These speakers are the vandersteen 2ce sig ii model and i purchased them in 2012. Richard vandersteen also told me that he uses solid core wiring inside the speakers. I know a lot of the history, especially from the last 44 years or so, and i cannot figure out why they seemed to highlight some brands and models and to skip over others entirely. For example, richard vandersteens speaker designs have been renowned in. Some speakers i raved about imagining, others the level of detail but the 3as i just listened and enjoyed. Richard vandersteen if his company would make an inwall speaker, richard replied, ill. The first book to comprehensively cover the history of highend audio design.