Meadowlark Blue Heron's

2bigears · « **on:** 27 Apr 2010, 02:49 am »

hi all,always been interested in these speakers with a set for sale in my back yard.1000 miles away but it's what i call back yard.anyone heard these and what did you think ???? is it a good way to spend 4 grand ???? thks for any words....

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #1 on:** 27 Apr 2010, 03:09 am »

Their not better than the Vandie 5A's Pat....

2bigears · « **Reply #2 on:** 27 Apr 2010, 03:13 am »

i kinda didn't think so,,,,they were good value though,right.dang 5A's are doggin' me bad.thks Chris.

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #3 on:** 27 Apr 2010, 03:17 am »

Here's a past thread...

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=17286.0

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,,they were good value though...

Do you need to buy just another speaker...because it's a "good value" ? Go for the better one.....

2bigears · « **Reply #4 on:** 27 Apr 2010, 03:24 am »

Chris,your right.i just gotta buck-up the wallet....must end the speaker chasing....

need a speaker that does it all for in round ten g.....[used] may not be made ????

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #5 on:** 27 Apr 2010, 03:33 am »

Were these the one's you were looking at Pat ?

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrfull&1276044090&/Vandersteen-5A-natural-cherry-

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #6 on:** 27 Apr 2010, 03:35 am »

Here's a new listing for the 5's....

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrfull&1277431453&/Vandersteen-5-Cherry-Finish-ab

2bigears · « **Reply #7 on:** 27 Apr 2010, 03:37 am »

you betcha.....looks like they are still on-the-block. Chris,is there a speaker in this world you have not got close to ???? i need to employ you for my last speaker choice....should have done that five years ago....

2bigears · « **Reply #8 on:** 27 Apr 2010, 03:38 am »

is the fellow true,the 5's are 98% as good as the A's....

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #9 on:** 27 Apr 2010, 03:43 am »

Quote from: 2bigears on 27 Apr 2010, 03:38 am

is the fellow true,the 5's are 98% as good as the A's....

Don't know....I've only heard the 5A....not the 5. But he may be right....

http://www.vandersteen.com/pages/M5lit.html

toobluvr · « **Reply #10 on:** 27 Apr 2010, 03:49 am »

I have only heard the 5. One of the best speakers I've ever heard. A whole lotta speaker for 6 large.

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #11 on:** 27 Apr 2010, 03:49 am »

Pat....

With all of the speakers that you have had "up there"....which one sounded the best to you ?

2bigears · « **Reply #12 on:** 27 Apr 2010, 04:13 am »

my latest Maggie 3.6's are top-end killers,very sweet highs and mids.they need a couple subs to complete.i have not tried that yet.i thought instead of spending at least two grand plus for a couple subs,i would just go for a full range......

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #13 on:** 27 Apr 2010, 04:19 am »

Quote from: 2bigears on 27 Apr 2010, 04:13 am

my latest Maggie 3.6's are top-end killers,very sweet highs and mids.they need a couple subs to complete.i have not tried that yet.i thought instead of spending at least two grand plus for a couple subs,i would just go for a full range......

Well...those are nice speakers....but you'll be spending more again for a different set of speakers...

The Vandie's are different the Maggie's....more focused sounding.Maggie's are more open - more "air".

What type sound do you prefer ? That will answer where you go.....

2bigears · « **Reply #14 on:** 27 Apr 2010, 04:27 am »

yes,electro's are very open with tons of air.i think my room is a weee bit small for the 3.6's....i am after the full range,sweet top end that is detailed yet light.a mid that kills with support bass that is articulate to the type of drums hit,we Canucks love our bass.i don't know if this is possible with the small budget i have.....

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #15 on:** 27 Apr 2010, 04:36 am »

So....you think the 3.6's are too much for your room...maybe drop down to the 1.6's with a sub. (or the new 1.7's)

At the last Rave (4/24-now posted), in Emil's system are the Maggie 1.6's with a sub...sounded very good...and since they are a bit smaller, may be a better match for your room.

Too big a speaker in a room...never seems to work right. Helps to match everything....according to how your space goes...

2bigears · « **Reply #16 on:** 27 Apr 2010, 04:40 am »

the 1.6's don't have a ribbon.....did Emil employ a couple subs ??

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #17 on:** 27 Apr 2010, 04:43 am »

Quote from: 2bigears on 27 Apr 2010, 04:40 am

the 1.6's don't have a ribbon.....did Emil employ a couple subs ??

Lots of stuff in the photo from Ravers....sub is in the left corner...

2bigears · « **Reply #18 on:** 27 Apr 2010, 05:00 am »

still would love to buy Alan's 5a's,but he will not ship....

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #19 on:** 27 Apr 2010, 05:09 am »

Quote from: 2bigears on 27 Apr 2010, 05:00 am

still would love to buy Allan's 5a's,but he will not ship....

Then just keep watching for another pair.....good luck.