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Vera-Fi Audio LLC

Vanguard Scout - Pair

Vanguard Scout - Pair

$299.00 USD
$299.00 USD
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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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A fantastic melodic bookshelf speaker with high (SAF) Spouse Acceptance Factor​

Customer Reviews

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Peter Halliday (Scottsbluff, US)
Amazing for the price!

Surprising amount of bass. Definitely need the recommended break in period. Treble is "gritty" when playing loud. Work well with a sub woofer. Sound good in my surround sound system. I just ordered the Bluetooth amplifiers so I can use them in my kitchen.

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mike Feighny (Fort Collins, US)
Wonderful speakers

This company has the best customer service I’ve ever encountered. I love the speakers

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David Spencer (Norridgewock, US)
Sounds great with a subwoofer.

I have these hooked up to some old school passive subwoofers, DCM Full Time Bass Towers and they work great together. Very happy. I had planned on using an RSL Speed 10 subwoofer but don't need to. Amplifier is a Yamaha 501.

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Ronaldo Juarez (San Francisco, US)
Awesome little speakers!

Midrange on these speakers are very good. Not too forward or fatigueing at all, specially since my type of music is metal core and hard rock. Bass is good as well if you’re not into heavy bass. Overall for its price, it’s very hard to beat for the performance you get.

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Dabin

Vanguard Scout is beautiful sounding and well balanced. You can find transparency, airiness, and satisfying low frequency response that you wouldn’t be able to find in other bookshelf speakers in this price range and above. Give them a good power and some break in time and you will be surprised.

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Benjamin

These are the best value to sound for the price!

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Mark

Fantastic, just as described in Tone Audio magazine

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.