Vandersteen Quatro Wood CT


I am considering buying a pair of used Vandersteen Quatro Wood CTs. I have a few questions. Are the Hi-Pass filters easy to set up? It looks like you need a volt meter to set them up. In addition, if you want to change amps you have set them up again. I'm also, considering new Treo CTs. Is the jump up to the Quatros significant enough to deal with the Hi Pass filters? I may have to pay someone to set them up. I checked HIFI Shark for used prices and they are in the range of 7500 to 13K. New Treos list for 11K.

referee1

I have model 5s and did not find the filters difficult to configure at all. Don't let that deter you. You only have to use a meter if you're a nerd, like me. The published specs will do just fine. Some of the best and most underrated speakers out there. Have fun.

A lot of fussing with multimeters when your budget can bring something that connects and energizes the first time and every time. 

The website say if you are purchasing used  Quatros,"There must be set using an electrical meter and test tones from the included CD, which is demonstrated in our crossover setup video". If I know the input impedence this should not be necessary, correct?

No, you still must go through the setup as it comes down to a relationship between 100Hz and 1KHz for the -3db down point. A rather simplified but not so accurate example/explanation of the process.The owner's manual will detail the process. As mentioned above, try to source a video.

 

Cheers,

-W

It sounds daunting, but is actually quite a simple process. There are You Tube videos showing Mr. V. setting up the speakers. And, if you do buy, you can always pick our brains on the Vandy website. We have a few members that can walk you through it.

Bob