calling all vandy 5a owners


hi guys
i`ve had my 5a`s now for about a month,i have about 200 hrs. on them.my system consist of 2 bel canto 200.2 amps monoed blocked,ar sp16 pre.,cary 306/200 cd.my speakers before were vandy 2ce sigs.i loved the sound but wanted more.i am writing this thread because i need your help,the sound i am getting from the 5`s is not that impressive.my dealer is soon coming to tune them up is this what they need.did you owners run into the same thing?your help is appreciated
al
alpass
I agree wholeheartedly with Rex. Room position is so important. In my case the final 5A position was significantly different from the previous position of my 2CIs. I used shallow baking pans lined with MDF to facilitate sliding the speakers around for discovering the best positioning. It is largely a trial and error process, and well worth the time. There is a magic location where the sound stage really works, and then you can adjust the subs accordingly. Be patient and let the speakers fully break in first. Mine took at least 250 hours and then there was a snap... hard to explain but it happens.
Marakanetz ... you have missed the point.

The thing is there is no "getting used to it" with the Vandersteen 5a's ... anyone can make them sound dark, bright or right in their room.

Other speakers may require 2,000 hours to get used to it, but not these.
thanks guys you are the best.
is there any cd`s you recommend while trying
to properly position the 5a`s
THANKS AGAIN
al