Quatro CT
Although I have been a Magnepan fan for many years (and still am), I have always admired Vandersteen's.
I recently had the opportunity to hear some new Quatro CT’s that had less than 10 hours on them. Overall, the sound was very good but I am sure they still have room for improvement as they break-in. Even with so few hours on them, the time alignment shined through with the great clarity and speed of the sound. I suspect a big part of it is the absence of smearing due to time/phase alignment. Also, it was refreshing to hear bass that was well integrated with the mids and tuned to the room.
I am considering them for a large living area where the Magnepan aesthetic just won't work. For those who have recently been through the break-in process with Quatros, any comments on the sound ‘new versus broken-in’ is appreciated.
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