@tomic601
Yes, I’m well aware of of the Vandy subs. I’ve read the Hardesty journals and what not. When I had Thiel CS1.6s, I agonized whether to add 2WQs or move up to 2.4s or 3As. I ended up going to 2Ce Sig IIs for budget and size reasons.
I’m sure the sub 3s are great but a pair sets you back $5k and is two more large boxes in the room. Also, I’d have to send my AX-5 to Ayre to get an internal filter. I don’t doubt the sonic improvement but the downsides are not trivial. Meanwhile, organ is about the only instrument notably beyond the abilities of the 2.4 and I mostly notice the bass definition shortcoming after I listen to $$$peakers.
But, yes, for another $5k my speakers would rival most anything short of the Sevens.
Yes, I’m well aware of of the Vandy subs. I’ve read the Hardesty journals and what not. When I had Thiel CS1.6s, I agonized whether to add 2WQs or move up to 2.4s or 3As. I ended up going to 2Ce Sig IIs for budget and size reasons.
I’m sure the sub 3s are great but a pair sets you back $5k and is two more large boxes in the room. Also, I’d have to send my AX-5 to Ayre to get an internal filter. I don’t doubt the sonic improvement but the downsides are not trivial. Meanwhile, organ is about the only instrument notably beyond the abilities of the 2.4 and I mostly notice the bass definition shortcoming after I listen to $$$peakers.
But, yes, for another $5k my speakers would rival most anything short of the Sevens.