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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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Finally a pair of Speaker Keepers.

2025 I have seen Speakers come and go, the price you pay being married to a low income Audiophile. These Vanguard Scouts have saved my sanity and as a bonus they look beautiful in my living room. Now he wants the matching Sub for his Birthday, he will have to wait until next Christmas for that one.

Completely satisfied!

well-rounded, great sounding speaker. pair very well with the WIIM amp ultra. Completely satisfied!

Wow

Wow, my new vanguard scouts are amazing. Beautiful build quality and beautiful sound, still waiting for my caldera 10 to arrive, can’t wait to pair, them together, I guess the only con I have would be the wait time for receiving the order. Very happy with my choice. Happy New year to you and your team, have a blessed New year

Fabulous

Fantastic: Mark is the Boss

Five stars Bang for Buck

It took a while to get them, but it was definitely worth the wait. For the price, these were way better sounding than I was expecting. Beautiful heavy wood cabinets, excellent range, tone and quality construction. I don’t think you’d need to, but a nice addition that I purchased was the Vanguard Caldera 12 inch subwoofer. It certainly complimented the system well. I didn’t want to spend a fortune and these fit the bill perfectly.
The customer service response was outstanding and prompt. I haven’t seen this level of personal customer attention in a long time. Highly recommend.

Great little speakers

I am by no means an audio expert, but I ordered these after being very impressed with the Vanguard Scout 10 inch subwoofer. The sound they make is very pleasing to my ears, I have seen some other reviews describe them as warm and I think that is a pretty adept description. They aren't tinny and they aren't overly bassy, in my opinion they pack a big punch...especially given their size. They are a marked improvement over the speakers they replaced and I am extremely happy with them. I have these paired with 10 inch Caldera and a Fosi audio bt20a pro mini class D amp with bluetooth so I can stream music...I am very happy with the setup. The build quality seems excellent and the rosewood veneer is very nicely done. The packaging was great and the speakers arrived in perfect condition. From my experience, Mark and his team are excellent people and a pleasure to deal with and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to others.

Works great for small room surround system

I bought 3 pairs and a Caldera 10 sub and matching stands for an office 5.1 Dolby Surround System. Fantastic as is Mark and his team!

Shipping was slow, but the speakers live up to their reputation. Very heavy, well built & amazing sound out of a speaker so small. Definately punch way above their price range.

I purchased 2 pairs of the Scout's!

I purchased 2 pairs of the Scout's! wow I am very impressed with the sound and the amazing clarity coming from the beautiful little boxes! I sat a pair downstairs on my Tube system just for fun. I may need to purchase another set for this system! Beautiful sound and the finish on the speakers will just blow you away!

Outstanding value

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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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