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Vanguard Scout - Pair

Name: Vanguard Scout - Pair
Brand: Vera-Fi Audio LLC
SKU: SCOUT
Price: 299.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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The Vanguard Scout is a compact 2 way bass reflex speaker system with a 5.25in treated paper cone woofer and a 25mm silk dome tweeter in superbly crafted rosewood veneer cabinet with a satin finish. What makes the Scout special is the crossover and how it is voiced to provide a smooth presentation with pinpoint imaging and a wide soundstage. The crossover uses high quality custom inductors and film capacitors typically seen on speakers costing 10x the price.

The crossover is a unique asymmetric topology that produces crisp and accurate percussion. The bass extension is deep for its size with a 60Hz -6dB point. The silk dome tweeter provides resolving highs while maintaining a smooth sound that is low in distortion. The treated paper cone woofer has a natural and lively sound with a slightly warm midrange that’s perfect for vocals. The balance and voicing of the Vanguard Scout is optimized for non fatiguing listening pleasure with all genres of music.

8 Ohms nominal impedance
50w Power Handling
84.5db Efficiency

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This speaker is the perfect introduction into great sound. Paired with the Vera-Link TWS Bluetooth amplifier, it provides a complete music system - simply add your smartphone or other streaming device with Bluetooth connectivity such as an Amazon Dot (Alexa) which enables multi-room playback capability.

Try a pair of Vanguard Scout for yourself in your own home. All products sold by Vera-Fi Audio are covered by a 30 day money back guarantee should you be dissatisfied in any way.

A few notes from Engineer Viet Nguyen -

Here is the measured harmonic distortion spectrum for orders up to 9th harmonic and THD for 2.0Vrms at 0.5m. Distortion is very low and does not have anomalous resonances. There is a 670Hz bump that might be a woofer basket resonance, but it is quite low. Nominal distortion at 1khz is about 0.19%

Here are some measurements of the Vanguard Scout speaker response showing the crossover response curves. Crossover is my own asymmetric slope design employing 2 inductors, 2 capacitors, and 2 resistors. Crossover frequency is at 1700Hz with both drivers having absolute positive polarity for nice transients and percussion realism. Blue is predicted system response and orange is actual measurement overlay:

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Specifications

Driver: 5.25" treated-paper-cone woofer, 1" silk-dome tweeter
Frequency Response: 45Hz-20kHz
Sensitivity: 84.5 dB/watt
Dimensions: 12" H x 6.75" W x 9.5" D
Weight: 12 lbs each
Input: Banana Connector
Input Impedance: 8 ohms
Finish: Real Rosewood Veneer

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Hello Mark (and team),

I wanted to let you know that my order of Vanguard Scout Pair speakers
has arrived safely at my home in France.
I am delighted with the speakers and pleased that everything worked out
in the end.

Given the current situation, I am fully aware of the logistical
difficulties you have faced and are likely to continue facing, so I
would like to commend you on your communication, which helps us
customers understand the situation.

I would like to thank you again for our various email exchanges and for
the work you do every day in these challenging and tense conditions.
I wish you and your team every success in your business.

As for me, I'm going to go back to listening to some music (Neil Young,
for example) on your magnificent speakers.
Thank you, Mark.
All the best.

PS: I am now considering purchasing the Caldera 12 in its 220/240 volt
configuration.

Great sound and killer looks

Great sounding, beautiful and incredibly priced speakers. It been a pleasure working with Mark and team.

Beautiful sounding speakers.

These are a great value speaker. They sound very nice to my ear, are built really well and with quality (real rosewood veneer). They are beautiful to look at too. Highly recommend. I've bought two pairs!

Natural, tight sound.

Natural, tight sound. High end is clear without being overpowering. Not at all fatiguing. Good to listed to for extended periods.

Best value for money speaker

Best value for money speaker. Punches way above its weight

So Much Sound

Out of the box they sounded excellent. Given a weeks playing of about 80 hours play at a moderate volume when I wasn’t listening in the room they came alive! They are excellent room filling, non exaggerating or exhausting, I’ve paired them with the Caldera Sub. Magical, musical, as well as detail revealing.

I replaced my Wharfdale Aura 2 with these and what a pleasant upgrade with a small price tag. The Aura 2 are a three way design and played very well in the living room but these mighty gems surpassed them in so many ways.

Spend thousand of dollars if you must or spend them elsewhere in your system. I have a pair of Audioquest William Tell Zero , a Wiim Ultra Streamer and two Fosi Mono 300 watt amps and play my collection of high resolution music through Roon. Interconnects are all Audioquest Black Beauty. Wow! So few dollars so much SOUND!

I have not received them yet

I have not received them yet.

Vanguard Scout Speakers-Incredible value for size and price

These speakers are as good as it gets for using them as desk speakers for a PC. Great sounding speakers for their size. They punch way above their price.

Generally, well built and pretty good sound. However, there was some buzzing at certain frequencies. Adjusting the screw tension on the back panel and driver solved the problem.

sound amazing

Worth waiting for. Excellent speakers These little speakers sound amazing. I’ve paired these with a sub but they certainly hold their own without. Shipping was a little longer than expected but communication was great and I received a response to my inquiries almost immediately

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are the Vanguard Scout Speakers?

The Vanguard Scout is a pair of high-quality 2-way loudspeakers designed to deliver exceptional sound quality at an affordable price. Despite the affordable price, the Vanguard Scout has a premium rare wood veneer cabinet, high quality drivers, and a premium crossover that uses high quality film capacitors, heavy copper inductors, and audio-grade resistors with a thick PCB that is comparable to speakers costing thousands of dollars. You won’t find cheap cement-filled white resistors that are ubiquitous on other budget speakers inside the Scout or any other Vera-Fi Audio speaker. The magic of a speaker comes largely from the crossover filter design and voicing of the speakers which has been designed using state of the art computer modeling and countless hours of test listening sessions.

What kind of amplifier do I need to drive the Vanguard Scout speakers?

The Vanguard Scout speakers are compatible with a wide range of amplifiers and was designed for 8 ohm impedance amplifiers, although amplifiers capable of driving lower impedance loads will work fine. Ensure your amplifier meets the recommended power requirements for optimal performance.

How should I position the Vanguard Scout speakers for the best sound?

Position them at ear level, forming an equilateral triangle with your listening position. Experiment with slight angling (toe-in) towards the listener for improved imaging.

Are the Vanguard Scout speakers suitable for small rooms?

Yes, their design allows them to perform well in various room sizes, including small to medium-sized rooms. We recommend at least 12 inches of distance from the rear of the cabinet to a back wall. However, if the speakers have to be placed inches from a back wall, you may find that the wall boundary reinforcement makes too much bass. In this case, some experimenting with using a microfiber cloth etc rolled up to plug the rear bass vent may produce a sound more balanced for such placements.

What kind of improvements can I expect in my audio system?

Experts and users have reported that the Vanguard Scout speakers offer remarkable affordability and competence, looking much better than nearly all of their same-price-tier competition.

Where can I find Vera-Fi Audio warranty information?

You may find information about warranty here.

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