Not used them yet but packaging and their presentation first rate. I have switched them on to check they work, but they give a disconcerting thump when switched off.
Great product, really cleaned up noise I didnt realize was there. Greater clarity, detail, separation of notes. Had Main Stream first for a while and this was ok, but only when I added Snubway to my system did I realize what I was missing.
I'm really enjoying this subwoofer. It adds a deeper dimension to my listening experience, just as I hoped it would. Thanks to Mark and his team for great communication and a great product.
Really good uplift in soundstage, tonality and dynamics! No doubt about it or placebo!
The sound feels more pure!
At around 300 hrs like clarified by mark , the effect becomes very obvious!
I will probably go one for amp and one for streamer .
Bravo!
Like my Vanguard Scout's, the Ranger is a small speaker with big, beefy sound. Fits well in my small room. Love these Vera Fi Audio products. Thanks again!
Not just a tweak, but an incredible upgrade. Just throw that boutique fuse away.
I have a complete Spectral-system (SDR-4000, DMC-30SV, DMA-200-S2), in combination with a heavily modified Klyne phono stage. Over the past 10 years, I have invested a lot of money in improving the system, particularly in the cabling (MIT Oracle) and power supply. But no tuning measure - really none - brought about such an improvement in sound quality as the use of -currently - two SDFBs in combination with the Graphene sluggos.
The Graphene-Suggos are the only right choice - even with Spectral: The copper Sluggos sound too warm, upfront and lack resolution (at least for my taste); the Super Sluggo doesn't come close to the Graphe Sluggo in terms of naturalness.
My system has never sounded as good as it does now. To improve it further, I would have to spend at least 10 times the price of the SDFBs. Thank you, Mark, you are so great!
I have replaced all the fuses in my system and the difference is a noticeable improvement in clarity, tonality and I no longer have d to worry about blown fuses. Personally I prefer the solid copper fuses in my system. The nice thing is that there are different sluggos that offer different “flavors” to compliment different audio systems each offers a different and unique enhancement to the sound. I have found this approach to work better for me than purchasing high end fuses that can blow.
I've recently replaced my B&W 705 S2 standmount and B&W ASW608 sub by a new B&W 704 S3 floorstander. Incredibly good speakers, especially considering the price. The dual woofers reach down to 48Hz, but I still missed that last octave. I was looking for a suitable REL sub but after seeing so many good reviews about the Vanguard Caldera 12" Active Subwoofer I decided to give it a try. I thought it would be difficult to get one in the Netherlands. However thanks to Ace from Vera-Fi, he managed to do that; my sub arrived on location in 11 days. The price-performance ratio is out of this world. I thank Ace for all his efforts and Vera-Fi for an incredible deal.
The Vanguard Scouts are exceeding every expectation I had about sound quality. Paired with the Caldera 10 sub, I have never been happier about an audio purchase! I would recommend Vera-Fi Audio to absolutely anyone and everyone!
I love these so much. Brought my old bookshelf speakers to life. These are awesome!
The sound is like warm maple syrup ...Clear and tasty. I am no expert, but I do know what I like. Cannot be matched by speakers costing way way more. The reviews I read do not lie,
These speakers really surprised me. I bought a pair with the Vera-Link for a second system for the open living room /dining room area. They initially sounded ok but not great. After talking toMark, I ran them for a good 50 hours and indeed they opened up and impressed me with their musicality. I was surprised with how big they sounded. This combo threw an impressive sound stage with exciting dynamics and musical instrumental timbres when playing Prokofiev’s 5th symphony with Michael Tilson Thomas and the LSO. To be honest I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. No matter what I played, they were always a joy to listen to. As the weeks have gone by they have continued to open up even more especially in the bass region. These speakers are well balanced. No need to worry about ear piercing highs or exaggerate bass. Bottom line is these speakers and amp are a pleasure to listen to and a down right bargain. Thank you Mark for bringing these excellent speakers to market.
The plastic on the grill could be better, broke 1 tap when I took the grill off
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I have tried many brands of footers, some of which made a subtle difference, many of which made no difference at all. The VBH are, hands-down, the best footers available anywhere. Used under my tube amps, I now have an absolutely black background, and using them under my Lampizator DAC has brought it to a new level of naturalness. I couldn't be happier, and dealing with Mark is always an immense pleasure!
I bought these because I have been in love with Rosewood veneer since I first saw it as an extra cost option for some $5000 speakers in the '90s. Never expected to be able to afford a pair of Rosewood veneered speakers, but then found these for under $300. I pulled the trigger, ASAP.
When they arrived, I gave them >50 hours of 85dB in room playback of the radio with them facing each other under a comforter and wired out of phase to damp down the noise. After this, I gave them a listen. Beautiful, and they sound spectacular for their price point. I felt like I won the lottery; a scratcher, not the PowerBall, but still :) I was used to a bookshelf pair w/ lite mid-bass response and slightly "crisp" highs, and these (in direct comparison) had excellent mid-bass response and are just a bit laid-back in the very highest registers to my ears. I use them with a 500-watt RMS ported 12" subwoofer crossed over at 100Hz and get good output from them with an 80-watt per channel RMS amp. Like easy, no strain, >90dB at the listening position 12' away kind of "good output". For movies, tv, and music. Plenty for me.
If you like beautiful speakers, good sound (though not detail monsters like the AMT-tweeter based speakers I have in the bedroom), and spectacular value don't be afraid to pull the trigger on these Vanguard Scouts. Just please don't expect "giant killing" sound quality for under $300, and I promise you'll be happy with your purchase.
I have had some excellent subwoofers in my time, and for music the Vanguard Caldera 12 is one of them. A small amount of the 'feel not hear it' bass is missing (when it is even present in the soundtrack) in some movies when compared to my current living room 500-watt RMS ported 12" sub (both compared when setup with Yamaha YPAO room correction at the same listening position in my bedroom). However that sub is 2.75 times the price of the Vanguard Caldera 12. That is a lot to pay for a small amount of bass not even present in all soundtracks. In music however, it is almost impossible to hear a difference in lowest frequency response. Plus, one is a black, cloth-covered tube that is ~40" tall, and the other is beautifully finished in real Rosewood veneer. Looks count, too in my book ;)
Love them. Far, far better than my Bose soundbar.