I remember some talk a few years back on RAHE about Hales being a decent match for Vandersteen. I personally own 2CE mains with VCC-1 front and VSM surrounds. I just don't like the look of the VCC-1, and find the "choice" of the proximity switch irritating because I constantly double check myself if I want less sound, crisper voices or more sound and deeper (but perhaps chestier) voice. Is the VCC-1 Signature a major step up? Perhaps this speakers design requires $1100 to be a success?
