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    Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2

    62k is a lot, I wonder where Richards head is at lately. he's also supposedly working on a 6-figure super speaker.

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    Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2

    Wow.


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    Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2

    Looks like some focused improvements on the original 7's both sonically and visually. But a $10K increase seems excessive for improvements (especially visually) that should have been included at $52K.

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    Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2

    Quote Originally Posted by Alpinist View Post
    Looks like some focused improvements on the original 7's both sonically and visually. But a $10K increase seems excessive for improvements (especially visually) that should have been included at $52K.

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    I agree Ken.
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    New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2

    Quote Originally Posted by Alpinist View Post
    Looks like some focused improvements on the original 7's both sonically and visually. But a $10K increase seems excessive for improvements (especially visually) that should have been included at $52K.

    Ken
    Well said. I've heard the original 7's many times. They are nice. Ok. Sure. Just not $52k nice IMO. At $62k now....I hope those improvements are substantial.

    The 5's still might be the best bang for the buck in the whole Vandy lineup. But the Vandy speaker I love for the money is the 2 series.

    Still not my cup of tea....but I can see why they have their fans.
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    Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2

    Quote Originally Posted by puroagave View Post
    62k is a lot, I wonder where Richards head is at lately. he's also supposedly working on a 6-figure super speaker.
    On the other hand, Vanersteen's top speaker is 1/2 the cost or less than most of his competitors. Plus the "2" version is 1/2 active as it comes with it's own water cooled amplifier for the mid and top end. So all you need is a bass amp.

    Interestingly the Model 7 speaker unless I'm mistaken hasn't been reviewed since 2010? Harley seems to find fault with the speaker's inability to play loud in a large room, being power hungry and you must sit in the sweet spot yo really hear the speaker. Wonder if that's changed? The 7s paired with the Atlas amplifiers are always one of my favorite rooms at the CES. Maybe because Richard only plays vinyl?

    The curious thing though is his speakers always garner great reviews (hell in 1980 I almost bought a pair of his 2As for my first high-end speaker but instead opted for the Dollies), but I don't know of any reviewer that uses 7s or even 5s. Perhaps Richard doesn't leave his speakers on long term loan!
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    Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2

    Quote Originally Posted by Myles B. Astor View Post
    it comes with it's own water cooled amplifier

    I can't find much details, but whoever said amps and water don't mix...

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    Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2

    Quote Originally Posted by AJ Soundfield View Post

    I can't find much details, but whoever said amps and water don't mix...

    cheers,

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    Isn't this technology that Anthem created for their M1's?

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    Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2

    Where Vandersteen screwed up was not charging $70k+ for his top speaker 15 years ago. He could be easily asking over $100k now.
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    Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    Isn't this technology that Anthem created for their M1's?

    http://youtu.be/vn7yLVUMwE0
    Richard and someone else designed the amp; it's is a pull-pull topology.

    Back in the early '90s, a German company made a water cooled amplifier (long forgotten the name). It was kinda cute with colored, lighted water flowing around the amp. The sound couldn't have been too good; otherwise would remember!

    Amusing Fremer review!

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    Doesn't sound like Fritz was listening to the same amp:

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    Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2

    Quote Originally Posted by Myles B. Astor View Post
    Richard and someone else designed the amp; it's is a pull-pull topology.

    Back in the early '90s, a German company made a water cooled amplifier (long forgotten the name). It was kinda cute with colored, lighted water flowing around the amp. The sound couldn't have been too good; otherwise would remember!

    Amusing Fremer review!

    Anthem Statement M1 Amplifier Page 2 | Sound & Vision

    Doesn't sound like Fritz was listening to the same amp:

    SoundStage! Ultra | SoundStageUltra.com (UltraAudio.com) | The Overwhelming March of Technology: Anthem Statement M1 Mono Amplifiers
    A tale of two amps. I enjoyed those contrasting reviews. You don't have to look far between the lines to get what Mikey was saying.
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    Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    ...The 5's still might be the best bang for the buck in the whole Vandy lineup...
    You probably mean the 5C, unless that is now the only Model 5 sold?
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    Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2

    Quote Originally Posted by Myles B. Astor View Post
    On the other hand, Vanersteen's top speaker is 1/2 the cost or less than most of his competitors. Plus the "2" version is 1/2 active as it comes with it's own water cooled amplifier for the mid and top end. So all you need is a bass amp.

    Interestingly the Model 7 speaker unless I'm mistaken hasn't been reviewed since 2010? Harley seems to find fault with the speaker's inability to play loud in a large room, being power hungry and you must sit in the sweet spot yo really hear the speaker. Wonder if that's changed? The 7s paired with the Atlas amplifiers are always one of my favorite rooms at the CES. Maybe because Richard only plays vinyl?

    The curious thing though is his speakers always garner great reviews (hell in 1980 I almost bought a pair of his 2As for my first high-end speaker but instead opted for the Dollies), but I don't know of any reviewer that uses 7s or even 5s. Perhaps Richard doesn't leave his speakers on long term loan!
    the seven has an integral class-d bass amp like the Model 5, they haven't used outboard bass amps since the model 4a from the early '90s. unless i missed it, i don't think the mono blocks come with the speaker at 62k. and I agree about the compression or inability to fill a room at loud levels. I've heard this on a number occasions even with ref250 driving the mid-top! I used to associate this with 1st order speaker deisgns, you can hear the driver over-lap and the sound field gets confused a loud levels, the big thiels did this too. IMO, the 5 carbons are the sweet spot and best all-rounder an especially good buy used.

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    Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2

    Quote Originally Posted by puroagave View Post
    the seven has an integral class-d bass amp like the Model 5, they haven't used outboard bass amps since the model 4a from the early '90s. unless i missed it, i don't think the mono blocks come with the speaker at 62k. and I agree about the compression or inability to fill a room at loud levels. I've heard this on a number occasions even with ref250 driving the mid-top! I used to associate this with 1st order speaker deisgns, you can hear the driver over-lap and the sound field gets confused a loud levels, the big thiels did this too. what someone else said about the 5 carbons, IMO they're the sweet spot and best all-rounder, an especially good buy used.
    Thanks Rob I thought there was a bass amp but didn't see it mentioned on the website.

    And yes, think you're right about the other amp. Misread the lit. The amp isn't cheap and IIRC pushes the price of the speaker into six figure territory. Still, you get an amp optimally matched to the drivers plus you don't need pull your hair out buying the perfect to partner say like with a Wilson, Magico, Rockport, etc. A different approach to the active speaker puzzle and you know the amp isn't an afterthought Class D amp. But I couldn't buy it because it lacks DSP.
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    Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2

    Quote Originally Posted by puroagave View Post
    the seven has an integral class-d bass amp like the Model 5, they haven't used outboard bass amps since the model 4a from the early '90s. unless i missed it, i don't think the mono blocks come with the speaker at 62k. and I agree about the compression or inability to fill a room at loud levels. I've heard this on a number occasions even with ref250 driving the mid-top! I used to associate this with 1st order speaker deisgns, you can hear the driver over-lap and the sound field gets confused a loud levels, the big thiels did this too. IMO, the 5 carbons are the sweet spot and best all-rounder an especially good buy used.
    I'm not a fan of any high-end speaker that can't be played loudly because the drivers start farting and the sound literally falls apart.
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    Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2

    Quote Originally Posted by rbbert View Post
    You probably mean the 5C, unless that is now the only Model 5 sold?
    Yes, 5C.


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    Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2

    Quote Originally Posted by mep View Post
    I'm not a fan of any high-end speaker that can't be played loudly because the drivers start farting and the sound literally falls apart.
    it would be forgiven at 10k but not super speaker territory. that said, if you're in a 'normal' sized listening room it might be a moot point. my So Cal dealer had both the 5 carbon and 7s in appropriately sized rooms and the 5s were my favorite and played as loud as anyone could stand.

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    Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2

    Quote Originally Posted by puroagave View Post
    it would be forgiven at 10k but not super speaker territory. that said, if you're in a 'normal' sized listening room it might be a moot point. my So Cal dealer had both the 5 carbon and 7s in appropriately sized rooms and the 5s were my favorite and played as loud as anyone could stand.
    That's funny. I've heard the Vandy's in many different environments but just never put 1+1 together. Always was disappointed with the sound in big rooms but somehow always blamed the issues on the setup.
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    Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2

    Quote Originally Posted by puroagave View Post
    it would be forgiven at 10k but not super speaker territory. that said if you're in a 'normal' sized listening room it might be a moot point. my So Cal dealer had both the 5 carbon and 7s in appropriately sized rooms and the 5s were my favorite and played as loud as anyone could stand.
    Not by me. If you can't produce a loudspeaker for $10k that will play as loud as a reasonable person could ask for while retaining the sound qualities we expect from a high-end speaker, you need to find another business to be in. The first place cheap stereo systems usually show themselves is when you goose up the volume to try and attain realistic sounding playback levels and Humpty Dumpty comes tumbling down off the wall. You expect that with a cheap system, but not when you start spending some serious coin.

    And speaking of Humpty Dumpty, there are some high-end speaker companies who have had egg on their face recently caused by releasing expensive speakers into the market that had to be recalled for driver replacement. How did they not know that their drivers fell apart when turned up? Do they not listen before they release their speakers? Do they listen at whisper levels?
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    Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2

    Another way to look at this is what would you expect from a $70,000 car? Look at the engineering in a $70,000 vehicle vs $70,000 speakers.


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    Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    Another way to look at this is what would you expect from a $70,000 car? Look at the engineering in a $70,000 vehicle vs $70,000 speakers.


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    That's a great point! Interesting though when I make the same comparison between very expensive cars and an equivalently priced house with regards to materials, labor, and overall complexity. Think about all of the parts that go into making a $70k car of your choice.
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    Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2

    Mark, when i say 10k i'm thinking of the many popular panel speakers on the market like Maggies, ML, Quad etc. imo, you can't have your cake and eat it too under 10 grand w/ panel speakers - something is always missing.

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    Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2

    Quote Originally Posted by puroagave View Post
    Mark, when i say 10k i'm thinking of the many popular panel speakers on the market like Maggies, ML, Quad etc. imo, you can't have your cake and eat it too under 10 grand w/ panel speakers - something is always missing.
    Gotcha and I agree.
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    Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2

    I like the V7s. Indeed, have never heard them played loud.

    As for price, everything in high end audio continues to go up. Some more reasonable than others.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rbbert View Post
    You probably mean the 5C, unless that is now the only Model 5 sold?
    The current Model 5 speaker in the lineup is the : Model 5A Carbon (not 5C)

    Quote Originally Posted by mep View Post
    I'm not a fan of any high-end speaker that can't be played loudly because the drivers start farting and the sound literally falls apart.
    Agreed, but this depends on the intent of the system. Some are not built to play at "realistic" levels.

    I do admit to uncorking the system from time to time (probably more than I should!). As such, I expect it to keep its composure when doing so whether it's Pink Floyd's The Wall or Tchaikovsky! And, yes I’ve heard some Vandersteen speakers do incredibly dynamic things that defy many unfounded "won't play loud" rumors.

    Quote Originally Posted by Myles B. Astor View Post
    That's funny. I've heard the Vandy's in many different environments but just never put 1+1 together. Always was disappointed with the sound in big rooms but somehow always blamed the issues on the setup.
    You still can do that, Myles. You may just have to trust me on this one for now.

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    Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2

    It's nice to see you again Dre
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    Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2

    Quote Originally Posted by MDP View Post
    It's nice to see you again Dre
    Thanks Mark.


    I will listen to the new Vandersteen Model Seven MK II sometime this week.

    Dre

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    Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2

    Quote Originally Posted by mep View Post
    Where Vandersteen screwed up was not charging $70k+ for his top speaker 15 years ago. He could be easily asking over $100k now.
    Duh!

    His speakers don't look like 100k speakers imo. I will say I have always admired Richard for allowing upgrades to prior version owners- if you already own the 7s, you likely are paying 10k for the upgrade.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    Another way to look at this is what would you expect from a $70,000 car? Look at the engineering in a $70,000 vehicle vs $70,000 speakers.


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    Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2

    When I heard the 7 mk1 years ago I liked what I heard a lot. Did not hear them cranked up though. They are very transparent and natural which I appreciate. With the right amps I would imagine they should be able to play loud well?

    Please let us know your impressions Dre.
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    Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2

    Quote Originally Posted by audioarcher View Post
    When I heard the 7 mk1 years ago I liked what I heard a lot. Did not hear them cranked up though. They are very transparent and natural which I appreciate. With the right amps I would imagine they should be able to play loud well?

    Please let us know your impressions Dre.
    The Vandy 7s always sounded very nice with the Aesthetix Atlas amps powering them.
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    Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2

    Quote Originally Posted by Myles B. Astor View Post
    The Vandy 7s always sounded very nice with the Aesthetix Atlas amps powering them.
    +1 I've heard the Vandy 7's many times paired with the Aesthetix Atlas Signature Monos and the sound was sublime. The positives were a huge soundstage, holographic and lifelike imaging and ultra smooth treble. The one negative was the powered subwoofer, which when turned up too high, sounds a lot like home theater. Richard sets the bass boost way too high for my taste. When backed down to a reasonable level, the bass is much more palpable and believable.

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    Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2

    Quote Originally Posted by Myles B. Astor View Post
    The Vandy 7s always sounded very nice with the Aesthetix Atlas amps powering them.
    I agree. They pair well with TOTL Ayre gear also. Did not care for them with a full ARC system though.
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    Quote Originally Posted by audioarcher View Post
    I agree. They pair well with TOTL Ayre gear also. Did not care for them with a full ARC system though.
    While I've only heard the 7s paired with ARC at shows, bigger room, etc., the sound was always a little lack luster. Just no get up and go.
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