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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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Im loving the sound and overall quality of the speakers

Im loving the sound and overall quality of the speakers. I’m probably going to order another pair.

No regrets!

I really can't give a comparison review, but my ears hear dynamics very well. These speakers sound fantastic and I'm still breaking them in. I was blown away by the amount of bass these produce. Although I do have them about 6" from my corner walls. Mids sound very natural and the highs are not harsh at all. Very warm to my ears. I ran these on a Yamaha class AB amp and very well designed class D amp.

For the price and craftsmanship you will not be disappointed.

Exceptional compact speakers

Exceptional compact speakers. I have listened to a lot of compact minis over the years having coming in to the high end audio world listening to the iconic LS3/5a speakers. These hold their own with some of the reference standards. Beautiful fit and finish. Just a pleasure to look at and listen to. Over the top value. Everyone can afford high fidelity with gear like this. Thank you !

These speakers are wonderful

These speakers are wonderful. I have been using a classic pair of speakers that I moved to alarg room in the basement. In our main room the Scouts have just opened everything up. Their sound is so open and airy. I hear highs I never heard before. I love the vocals on these speakers and the soundstage is wide and deep. In short these are great speakers that are worth twice the price.

Happily surprised, great for Jazz and Classical.

It took a couple of months to fulfill my order, but there is only so much the team at VeraFi can do with all of these tariffs. I received the Scouts and the build quality is as good as Sonus Faber and others for a great price! It takes 40 to 50 hours to burn these in, per Mark, but at currently 17 hours of use for me, these sound great. I was hesitant to not get the sub woofer, but for my use case which is mostly jazz, these have delivered a crisp but not so harsh highs and great bass. I took a chance on these, over my older ELACs in my office. For those that listen to jazz and classical as I do, these speakers are ideal. These beat my ELAC Debuts that I have had for years. Andrew Jones, there's a new cross over design giant in town, and luckily VeraFi works with them. Try these, you'll be pleasantly surprised.

Solid and beautifully built speakers! Amazing sound from these small bookshelf speakers. Warm sounding but very articulate when using as 2.0 home theater in my 14x16’ bedroom. Waiting on my order for 12” caldera subwoofer which will extend the lower end. Hope it comes soon!

Brilliant little powerhouse speaker

Brilliant little powerhouse speaker. Warm sound with great space and detail. They were worth the wait!

Great speakers

I paid quite a lot extra to have them shipped to Australia because of the weight, which made me question the purchase at the time but it was definitely worth it! They sound terrific. Awesome speakers.

Amazingly open and smooth mids to upper-base range with a sweet but not peaky highs

Amazingly open and smooth mids to upper-base range with a sweet but not peaky highs. Very easy to listen to. For $299? Crazy good. And the sales and service are top notch. Highly recommend.

for the price

for the price, it's the best bookshelf speakers I have ever bought.

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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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