Vandersteen Audio Model 5 Speakers
11 Days
208
4
$5,000.00
Description
Condition
Payment Types Accepted
Venmo
PayPalI’m the original owner of these Vandersteen Model 5’s, purchased in 2001 when they were Richard Vandersteen’s flagship offering. They have been a joy to listen to.
Because I love this model design so much, I recently purchased a pair of 2016 Model 5A Carbons and was frankly surprised at how little improvement there was. Had I known, I would have kept my original Model 5’s. With this in mind, I can’t imagine how you could buy anything that sounds better at my asking price.
I’ve rated their condition as “Average” (5/10) because of age, but they rate in sound quality as 10/10. They were purchased with oak veneers but recently had new cherry veneers installed. On closer inspection, the edges around the terminal plate, amplifier section and subwoofer grill are not factory perfect, as you can see in the pictures. The cherry skins are in good condition except for a little wear on the front bottom corners where the vacuum hose rubbed against them before we realized and stopped it.
I recently applied an oil-based polish, and the bottom edge of the panels absorbed more of the oil, so they are a little darker. I also installed new grill cloths which remain in excellent condition. There is a small ding in one of the tweeters (as shown in a picture), but there is no audible difference in sound quality. The tweeter is easy to remove, so If desired, Vandersteen Audio will rebuild it for less than $300.
Included with the speakers are a pair of external single-ended M5 HP crossovers that are to be connected between the preamp and amplifier. Both the external and internal crossovers are battery biased, and they can be shipped to Vandersteen for professional installation of new batteries.
Shipping weight is around 500 pounds, and they are shipped on a pallet in double boxes that are about 5 feet high, so depending upon where you live, the cost of shipping could be upwards of $2000. Shipping is at the buyer’s expense. Local pick up in American Fork, Utah, would be welcome.
Payment may be made through PayPal, Venmo, or wire transfer. Thanks for looking.
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Vandersteen Audio Model 5 Speakers
11 Days
208
4
$5,000.00
Description
Condition
Payment Types Accepted
VenmoPayPalI’m the original owner of these Vandersteen Model 5’s, purchased in 2001 when they were Richard Vandersteen’s flagship offering. They have been a joy to listen to.
Because I love this model design so much, I recently purchased a pair of 2016 Model 5A Carbons and was frankly surprised at how little improvement there was. Had I known, I would have kept my original Model 5’s. With this in mind, I can’t imagine how you could buy anything that sounds better at my asking price.
I’ve rated their condition as “Average” (5/10) because of age, but they rate in sound quality as 10/10. They were purchased with oak veneers but recently had new cherry veneers installed. On closer inspection, the edges around the terminal plate, amplifier section and subwoofer grill are not factory perfect, as you can see in the pictures. The cherry skins are in good condition except for a little wear on the front bottom corners where the vacuum hose rubbed against them before we realized and stopped it.
I recently applied an oil-based polish, and the bottom edge of the panels absorbed more of the oil, so they are a little darker. I also installed new grill cloths which remain in excellent condition. There is a small ding in one of the tweeters (as shown in a picture), but there is no audible difference in sound quality. The tweeter is easy to remove, so If desired, Vandersteen Audio will rebuild it for less than $300.
Included with the speakers are a pair of external single-ended M5 HP crossovers that are to be connected between the preamp and amplifier. Both the external and internal crossovers are battery biased, and they can be shipped to Vandersteen for professional installation of new batteries.
Shipping weight is around 500 pounds, and they are shipped on a pallet in double boxes that are about 5 feet high, so depending upon where you live, the cost of shipping could be upwards of $2000. Shipping is at the buyer’s expense. Local pick up in American Fork, Utah, would be welcome.
Payment may be made through PayPal, Venmo, or wire transfer. Thanks for looking.
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