setting up vandersteen 5a

To do it like Vandersteen recommends go to the Vandersteen website, click on "Technical Info", then click on the "Vandertones" icon at the bottom of the page. These are supposed to be the "special" tracks that Richard gives his dealers. There are also instructions included in the download. I downloaded and put onto a CD and was not real impressed with the quality, there were "chirps" at the end of each track that were a little disconcerting. I didn't think the instructions were so great either. When combined with what was in the owners manual it worked OK. I actually prefer an infinitely variable signal generator over a CD since it is a little easier to find peaks and valleys in the response. Good luck!

You need vandersteens CD that has the tones and a analog sound meter to set the speakers up also in the manual they go over positioning. I would advise calling another dealer they may charge you a little to set them up correct but it is worth it. I know this is not terrly helpful but I can't really tell you over the internet a procedure that takes time and talent to learn. On the bright side once done correct the speakers will match the room much better than most out of box speakers with no adjustment.

Do you have a user manual?
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