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Vandersteen 3A Signatures with 2 dB difference between L and R Speakers
I just purchased a set of 3A Signatures CPO from a dealer, and was running a frequency sweep using a calibrated mic and it shows a 1.9 dB difference in volume between the L and R speakers. Is this within the margin of being acceptable? I thought these speakers came in matched pairs, do they not?
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a slightly less tight connection can effect signal strength/volume. either end of speaker wires. either end of interconnect. verify all tight, measure, _____? switch the speakers themselves. measure again ___? if difference moved with the speaker, it's the speaker. If difference remained as it was, it's the equipment/chain. Another reason to have remote balance control. I won't live without one of these. You need the remote control, it won't work without it. https://www.ebay.com/itm/274870895426?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=533... a few are available now, sometimes none, https://www.hifishark.com/search?q=chase+rlc-1 |
Thanks everybody for your responses. I have been trying varying the cables between various components and no difference. The last one I will try are the speaker cables to amp connections (I'm bi-amping so there are 2 pairs per side). If there is still no difference it is definitely the speakers. There is a return period for them, but want to avoid it unless it's something that is likely to deteriorate over time. I'd like to enjoy these speakers for the next 10-20 years time frame at least. |
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