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Vandersteen VCC-1 center and the 2WQ subwoofer

I was wondering if anyone has ever tried hooking up the Vandersteen VCC-1 in combination with a 2WQ subwoofer so that the deep frequencies are set to the subwoofer rather than all the info coming from the center channel. Does it help make a system sound more open and warm? The manual says not to try this arrangement. The manual says a 2wq can be used with the surround speakers so why not the center. I'm thinking someone out there might be doing this arrangement anyways. Is it worth it?
tlg
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mikej
172 posts
 
Yes, it's hooked up in the same way. No, it hasn't been changed that I know of.
tlg OP
69 posts
 
Thanks again for the responses. I assume the Vcc-5 is hooked up the same way as the Vcc-1. Mr. Vandersteen hasn't upgrade the Vcc-5 since it's introduction in 2001 has he?
rex
245 posts
 
I had a VCC-1. I borrowed my dealer's VCC-5 for a long weekend, and installed it in place of the VCC-1. I took the dealer's VCC-5 back on Tuesday morning, and placed an order for a VCC-5. The VCC-5 is amazing. The amount of additional detail and clarity you get has to be heard to be believed.
mikej
172 posts
 
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 processor and you're set.
tlg OP
69 posts
 
Thanks for the response. Have either of you upgraded from the VCC-1 to the VCC-5? Was the sound difference a big improvement? I use my system mainly for music and not movie watching.
rex
245 posts
 
I agree with Mikej - if you're looking for more bass extension from the center channel, get the VCC-5. The problem with adding a sub to the center channel is that you tend to get dialog intelligiblity problems - the opposite of "open." The VCC-5 goes low enough to deliver satsifying bass, but doesn't smear movie dialog.
mikej
172 posts
 
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 the VCC-5, but it's worth experimenting with.
Good luck!
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