The Vandersteen VLR Wood ranks #101 out of 160 total Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Vandersteen
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#101 Vandersteen VLR Wood: $2,060 per pair Audio Connection eBay
Pros: A current US-made compact speaker with a coaxial driver for consistent geometry and multiple real-wood finishes. Its local Spinorama snapshot climbs from 2.58 to 5.65 with a subwoofer, and the 8-ohm nominal, 5-ohm minimum load is amplifier-friendly. Measured bass extension of 124.5Hz (-3dB).
Cons: The 74Hz measured extension, 86dB specified sensitivity and low raw preference score make a subwoofer and EQ important. First-order crossover behavior produces response/directivity compromises, and the price is high relative to the measured neutrality and output.
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 54.9Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 124.5Hz (measured, ASR via spinorama.org) |
| Country | United States |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 12H x 8W x 11.5D in |
| Drivers | 1” alloy-dome tweeter coaxially mounted in 6.5” mineral-filled woofer |
| Enclosure | 2-way coaxial |
| Frequency Response | 64Hz-21kHz +/-3dB |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal, 5 ohms minimum |
| Sensitivity | 86dB |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 2.58 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.65 |
| Weight | 22 lbs (10 kg) each |
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