mikej
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| Vandersteen 5A or Eggleston Works Andra II IMHO, your ears should make the decision. If it's a close race, then take into account the room tuning with the Vandersteens. They will make most (if not all) rooms work where as virtually every other speaker will be more compromised in setup opti... | |
| Vandersteen 3a sigs- Tube or SS Hi, it's not clear if you already have these speakers yet. Either way, your room is WAY too small for them. You're better off with 2Ce Sigs or Quatros. Just so you know...As for amps, the Quicksilver V4s are excellent if you want tubes. The SS amp... | |
| Vandersteen VCC-1 center and the 2WQ subwoofer Yes, it's hooked up in the same way. No, it hasn't been changed that I know of. | |
| Vandersteen VCC-1 center and the 2WQ subwoofer The sound difference between the two is enourmous. I have a VCC-1 in my living room system and there's really no comparison. The VCC-5 is the best CC I've ever heard. Add a couple of Vandersteen full range speakers on the sides with a good process... | |
| Vandersteen VCC-1 center and the 2WQ subwoofer You're better off getting the VCC-5 in this case. It has plenty of extension and does a superb job. You'll also find that the center channel can be blended into the sub or L/R speaker with some processors. You probably won't need to if you have th... | |
| calling vandersteen 5a owners The few times this has happened in my system I haven't noticed anything major. Sound wise I'd say play and have fun! Since I never listen about 90db or so it's not an issue for me. | |
| Linn CD12 Hi, I listened to the CD12 extensively and compared it to several players and DACs. The Ayre wasn't even close. It's a good piece, but the CD12 is still state of the art. The Theta Gen VIII was 50% of the price and was 95% as good though. The EMM ... | |
| Anyone with Vandersteen and Bryston? My favorite for the 2Ces are the BEL amps. However, there are others out there that will satisfy different tastes. For the same money as a Bryston that is. Many threads have been written on this so you may want to do a search. As for the Quatros, ... | |
| Vandersteen 3a sigs/ 2wq vs. 5a or 5 OK, if you're looking for percentages... (Only valid with appropriate associated equipment):100% = 5As70% = Quatros60% = 3A Sigs with subs, big amp, big room and a meticulous set up...(employ Richard Hardesty for best results...No, I don't work fo... | |
| 2ce signature vandersteen with what amp? Simply put, it's not a matter of tubes or SS. It's a matter of preference. We've covered (in many threads) the recommended amps for Vandersteen speakers. There are some of each and you should listen to the ones that you think best fit your tastes.... | |
| where does Quicksilvers sonic signature fall in ? Hi, I don't have enough experience with the other brands you mention above to compare. However, the V4s are well balanced and will have some tube bloom that takes them away from absolute neutrality. However, it's a very nice sound that is pleasant... | |
| Vandersteen 2Ce Signature vs 3A Bi-wiring will offer an incremental improvement in the sound for your speakers. The only jumper/cable combo that equals or betters this that I've tried is from BEL. Everything else was not as good as traditional bi-wire. XLO and others (pick your ... | |
| vandersteen 2wq sub placement Yes, you should use the spikes. Placement is covered in the manual... If that's not sufficient, start in the corners of your speaker wall and work from there. Also, your local dealer should be able to help with suggestions. | |
| Vandersteen 2Ce Signature vs 3A One BEL will do unless you're listening to things such as opera at full voice (VERY loud). The amp will not clip hard. It's like a tube amp in this respect. 99% of the time, it's fine. I'd say try it and if you notice any compression at high volum... | |
| vandersteen 2ce signatures Hi, there have been several threads on this. I suggest you look them up for more details. However, in brief the two best amps I've used with Vandersteens (personally) have been the Quicksilver V4 Mono blocks and the BEL 1001 Mk V amps. The V4s are... |