It sounds like, all things being equal, the Vandersteen 2C models - with back firing woofer, need to be placed closer to the front (or back behind them) wall to amplify the bass. I experimented with my 2Ci model and moved them from 24" to 16", considering mine are on the sides of a bay window, and it shrunk the depth of the soundstage but did add a tiny bit more bass. Just like everything else, it all boils down to tradeoffs. For me the presentation of the soundstage is more important than the extra bass.
Vandersteen 2C contour controls +-
So I have recently changed cables between my pre amp (ARC SP4) and amp (ARC VT60) and it made a significant difference: more detail and a better centered soundstage. But I lost quite a bit of punch in the low end. I like the effect of the new cables enough to keep them in.
If I want to use the Vandersteen contour controls to get some of the low end back do I dial it down... or up?
I’m assuming turning the bass contour down will lower the crossover point, effectively getting more from the low end.
Is this correct?
If I want to use the Vandersteen contour controls to get some of the low end back do I dial it down... or up?
I’m assuming turning the bass contour down will lower the crossover point, effectively getting more from the low end.
Is this correct?