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I'm thinking of getting some new speakers for strictly 2-channel use, and I want something different than the normal "box". I'm wondering if anyone out there has compared the Green Mountain Callisto's, the Zu Druid's, and the Vandersteen 3A Signature's and could give me any thoughts on the strengths and weaknesses of each of these speakers, their similarities, and their differences. They would be driven with Michael Yee Audio PA-2 power amp.
Thanks in advance for any thoughts.
Chris
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I have heard all three, though not in a setting that would allow a fair comparison.
The Callistos are the most precise and revealing of the three, in my opinion - but they are not a truly fullrange speaker. I had a pair of Callistos back when I was a Green Mountain Audio dealer, and think very highly of the speaker within its SPL and bass limitations.
The Vandies are the warmest, and are what I'd call a fullrange speaker. They do many things very well without doing anything obviously wrong (some speakers are great in one or two areas but fall down badly elsewhere and thus ruin the illusion - not so the Vandies). In my opinion, this is the most all-around capable speaker on your list.
The Zu's are the most dynamic and have the most passionate following. Not everyone falls in love with them, so audition first if at all possible - but those who do usually love them intensely. Many Zu owners are designated "Listening Posts", so contact Zu to see if there's one in your area.
Your amp should work fine with any of these speakers, but the Druids would probably be at their best with a specialty tube amp.
Feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions. I won't mention any speakers I sell unless you ask me to.
Dukee
no zu's for sure. the yee is incredible.....
Thanks for the information Dukee. I forgot to mention, I also have a pair of DIY 12" Adire Shiva powered subs that could be used with the speakers, so they would not have to produce the really low bass. Would this change the equation at all?
Thanks
Chris
Hi Chris,
Having the Adires equalizes things, in that any of the three speakers plus the subs will give you a true fullrange system. I like the fact that you have two subs - I'm a believer in using multiple low-frequency sources spread around the room to give smoother in-room response than a single sub would (and can go off on that tangent if you'd like).
Without knowing what your priorities are, I don't want to venture a "pick" from among your three. I'd have about a one-in-three chance of picking the one you'd actually prefer.
Duke
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