Vandersteen 3A Signatures with 2 dB difference between L and R Speakers


I just purchased a set of 3A Signatures CPO from a dealer, and was running a frequency sweep using a calibrated mic and it shows a 1.9 dB difference in volume between the L and R speakers.  Is this within the margin of being acceptable?  I thought these speakers came in matched pairs, do they not?


ruze

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Thanks everybody for your responses.  I have been trying varying the cables between various components and no difference.  The last one I will try are the speaker cables to amp connections (I'm bi-amping so there are 2 pairs per side).  If there is still no difference it is definitely the speakers.

There is a return period for them, but want to avoid it unless it's something that is likely to deteriorate over time.  I'd like to enjoy these speakers for the next 10-20 years time frame at least.