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Vanatoo Transparent One Speakers Sweepstakes
Register to win a pair of Vanatoo Transparent One Speakers (MSRP $499.00) we are giving away.
According to the company:
The Vanatoo Transparent One powered speakers set a new price/performance benchmark in the audiophile world. They produce unexpectedly great sound quality (honest, tight bass down to 48Hz!) from small bookshelf speakers that give you a lot of flexibility in how you use them. They are equally at home as a desktop audio system, a music streaming solution for a room where you want music but not stacks of equipment, or as a compact system you take with you on your weekend getaways.Just the Facts: 48-20,000Hz +/- 3dB response at 90dB+ over listening window; 5 ¼ inch aluminum cone XBL woofer; 1 inch silk dome tweeter; 5 ¼ inch long-throw passive radiator; 60 watt/channel D2Audio amplifier with integrated DSP; Built in DAC with USB, coax, and optical inputs; Analog input; Volume, bass, and treble controls; Subwoofer output with auto-sensing (removes bass from Transparent One); 3 year warranty; Supported by the people who designed it and know it best!
To enter the sweepstakes, all you need is an account on this website. If you don't already have one, click on the link labeled "register" at the bottom of this announcement or "LOG IN/JOIN" in the nav bar at the right. Then, enter a username and a valid e-mail address, and click on the "Create new account" button. A message will be automatically sent to the e-mail address you specified, which will include a link to activate the account.
The final step (and only step for those who already have an account) is to log in and leave a comment right here on this announcementany comment will do, as long as it's not profane or spam. Then, when the sweepstakes closes, a lucky commenter will be chosen at random to receive the prize. So post a comment, and good luck!
For complete sweepstakes rules, click here.
[This Sweepstakes is now closed.]
Can use that extra oomph in my system!
Desperately need quality computer speakers.
I could really use these!
These look fantastic.
The Vanatoo Transparent One would make a great addition to my office or home PC sound system
These look interesting.
i win, right? as long as i win i condone this sweepstakes.
Hey Alvin, check these out instead of that hula-hoop.
ALVIN!!!!
With a Cambridge Audio speaker failure, this would be super to take its place!
I'll enjoy these!
I would love a pair of these for my room!
Pick me pick me!
Mine, all mine!
would love to win
would be nice in my system.
These would be sweet !
With a new Topping VX1 Class D amp/DAC on the way from Santa, these speakers would be a perfect new way to celebrate Yuletide!!!
OOOOHHH...AAAHHHH
Looking good
May I have one please
Would love to have them!
Just in case I don't win ...;) Where can I buy one set?
Winner winner, chicken dinner...
Thanks for this chance!
Alright alright alright
These look like a great set of speakers
Need some speakers for my TV
Would love to know how they sound!
I could put these to use.
Always love a great giveaway
Sweet! I hope I win.
...shiny!
An early present for me.
I'm in. When it comes to high quality speakers, I'm in the passive camp for midwoofers and tweeters with active speakers being confined to subwoofers. It would be real interesting to see how these sound compared to my current passive desktop speakers.
I'll take one, with the wine.
These would be perfect to pair with my HRT microStreamer and my computer.
Swanatoo Veeps
Count me in!
Would have loved these now since we are snowed in!
The specs sound very tempting - a pair of self powered bookshelf speakers that perform as well as some 10" units. A fine prize, indeed.
I was flying through the NY Audio show on the last day in the last 2 minutes before closing. That's when my eye saw these tiny guys on stands in a room void of all equipment. I thought no way these guys came close in sales to pay for this room. These tiny things against the best in audio?
Would you believe it I bought em -- and it was the only time I ever bought from an audio show. When he "hit play" I immediately heard things sound better than my friend's room down the hall where the stuff plugged in exceeded $25k.
Good speakers aren't enough to get the audiophile experience. As tempted as I was to gift a friend an upgrade, I knew full well that the value would never be fully realized if my friend didn't spend on the other components. These speakers are the cheapest path to experiencing correct playback. There is a low latency shortest-signal-path magic to integrated components (Devialet probably had the best sound at the show) and Vanatoo is fully exploiting that.
My GF's mother is a musician and she totally gets the Vanatoos I gifted her. My cousin is also a musician so if the lottery gods are kind to me then he too will experience the audiophile bug this xmas.
I haven't gotten new speakers in 10 years! Help!
I need a set of Vanatoo's Ones
But really need two Vanatoo's
Excellent!
oh yes.
...but close! These would be perfect for a small guest bedroom.
Yes, please draw my entry. Thanks.
duz et come wid de wine?
gimme please
Allaboutdatbass
If I win, will it be truly random, or merely pseudo-random...
I first heard these at RMAF 2013 and was blown away!
I'm all in!
These speakers seem to be ideal for when I travel on short trips where I want to play music.
And now, open your ears and hear
What they have made is real
We are listening to Vanatoo.
My computer has a crush on these. You wouldn't want to disappoint it, would you?
N/T
Count me in.
These look great!
I want to win
I can see many uses for these speakers - I would love to set them up to run with my laptop and listen to music while I work...
Thank you!
A man can never have to many speakers.
I want a tutu, um, I mean, I wanna win a Vanatoo too! : )
Really hopeful for this
Like Abba said!
Nice knobs
I like their size.
I would love a pair!!
I would love to have a pair of these also!
They look good!
Good luck to everyone!
especially if it's sitting on my desk!
For the bedroom!
What's a Vanatoo?!
A -3db @ 48 Hz is incredible for a desktop speaker.
I would love to win these speakers!
I have had Quad, Audio Engine and ADAM. Love to hear how these compare.
Perfect for my laptop system!
I'm in!
Looks perfect for my Christmas BBQ!
If they're good enough for David Chesky, they're more than good enough for anyone. :-)
Hope I win!
Pick me
I like a nice Vanatoo or three!
Look good in the office
Would really love to win these. I am retired now and music is now my life.
Very Nice!
Pick me!
how soon can I get them
tight bass down to 48Hz!) from small bookshelf speakers....
Sign me up! I love tight bass and small bookshelf speakers.
Gobs of features in a smallll package!
Count me in, please.
An Aubichon Pinot(2012) and some Sonny Clark to get them swingin'
should do the trick.
Yes, that's right. One Vanatoo for me. (Smiling)
Hope I'm not too late!
Have read a lot about these and have been convinced by many reviews that they are the proper fit for me.
Thank you kindly.
Pretty please
Would rock my man cave!
Would rock my man cave!
We have never been able to own audiophile speakers. We would be happy just to listen to them for an hour!
Imagine really hearing Scheherazade, wow
to think that these might fit nicely in the backseat of my car? Road trip!
I'll take 'em. Thanks!
Lawrence Welk inspired? Vanaone, vanatoo?
why not
I would really love to step up to these speakers
Would love a pair of these!
i love a well-designed audio component!
I would love to win these and proud to show them off!!!!
so many uses for them...
Thank you, good luck to all!
Thanks!
These look great...they seem to be very user friendly and have a great sound...they would make a wondeful addition to my current situation...
I'm in.
Saw these guys at Macworld SF and they sounded awesome!
They sound Amazing
I could use a set!
Hopefully I win
Who couldn't use a set like this?
Here's to my chances. These speakers look nice
Make my day, go ahead. Thanks!
Glad I made the deadline.
Please pick me!
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