Vandersteen's Low Spousal Acceptance Factor


I purchased the Vandy 2ce sigs recently, and really like their sound. I know everyone has strong opinions about them on this site, but to me they sound very natural and balanced. I've owned Revels, Thiels and Von Schweikerts, but they all sounded slightly colored and/or dry by comparison.

Enter the dreaded Spousal/Wife Acceptance Factor. My wife HATES the way the Vandy's look. Is there anyone who can modify/dress the Vandy's to make them more presentable?? Or, is there another speaker (even if it costs a little more) out there that has that first-order sound, but doesn't look like a black box? Help!
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Showing 1 response by davewav1

You can remove the speaker grill cloth (audibly unnecessary). The top & bottom panels must stay on, for the tweeter first reflection and the 4 poles that brace the frame. Then you could paint the black wood box some other color or shinny. Or you can order a different color grill cloth from Vandy or obtain it from another source like a fabric store, just make sure there is no audible differences.

Or get rid of the wife :)
Dave