With caveat that I’ve never heard your model of Vandersteen (only model 3 or 3a), I’m suspect that you may find the Focals to be “less laid back” as you mention in original post than the Vandersteens.
If so then you’ll have to decide if they retain enough of the musicality and overall refinement of the Vandys.
The best advice I got at beginning of my search was to listen to as many options as you can, and you’ll know when you hear the one that’s right for you, you’ll know.
Good luck!
If so then you’ll have to decide if they retain enough of the musicality and overall refinement of the Vandys.
The best advice I got at beginning of my search was to listen to as many options as you can, and you’ll know when you hear the one that’s right for you, you’ll know.
Good luck!