davemitchell
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| How big should center spkr be to set to "large"? A good processor makes a world of difference, but I might recommend another setup technique that will help.Set the delay on your center speaker for an additional 3-5ms. With most processors you have to lie about the distance your center is away fr... | |
| How big should center spkr be to set to "large"? The following applies to high resolution speakers rather than midfi gear: Setting the center channel to "large" is better sounding regardless of how small your center speaker is because when you set your receiver/processor to "small", the receiver... | |
| Vandy 2WQ bottoms out with movies Glad you found the problem. I am a Vandersteen dealer and have been running 2Wq subs for years in theater systems and they have proven indestructable-- even in cases where someone has forgotten to use the required high pass filters! We have enough... | |
| Amps and Quatros I would be careful with the McCormack 500, not because it's not a good amp. It's very nice sounding, but the input impedance is very low at 10K balanced (5K per leg) which is a problem with the Vandersteen M5HP high pass filters. Also, that circui... | |
| Vandersteen 2C versus 2CI, 2CE, etc. The sonic differences between Vandersteen Model 2 speakers from one generation to the next are significant. It takes Vandersteen many years to accrue enough improvements to warrant a new model. As for whether a pair of 2CE's is "worth" twice as mu... | |
| Trying to extract more from my Vandersteen I also agree that you should consider changing out the MIT cables. I am a Vandersteen dealer and used to sell MIT cables. They are a nice band-aid for bright systems but aren't helping your system. Go with something that is simple, uses good high ... | |
| Killer Specs for High End PC in 2006 Apple may have an edge for some video applications, but when I last investigated, PC was still best for audio because all of the best studio quality sound cards were only available for PC. (M-Audio, Lynx, RME) Has this changed?When last I dove int... | |
| The best sounding Audio Research Line Stage preamp I've been an ARC dealer for about 11 years and a fan for much longer. I've owned the LS5mkI, mkII, and mkIII, Ref 1, Ref2, and the Ref2mkII. I've also spent years listening to and selling all of the others you've listed. Generally, the newer model... | |
| ARC 100.2/ GOT A PROBLEM The 100.2 amplifiers all make a pop sound right at turn on. This is normal. ARC could have gotten rid of this pop but they would have had to make the sound worse and they were not willing to make that trade off. Your description sounds different f... | |
| Vandersteen Quatro The standard version of the Quatro sells for $6995 not including the required high-pass filters, which are $595 (for RCA version) or $795 (for XLR version). The Wood Quatros are $10,700 not including the filters. They are sonically the same. The W... | |
| Vandersteen system 3 ? Vandersteen has made a number of versions of the Model 3 over the years. The 3A was an improvement of the original model 3, and now the 3A Signature is the current model. The 3A Signature benefits from some of the model 5 driver and crossover tech... | |
| arc dac3 vs.dac3 mkII Sonically, the original DAC3 sounded darker and more recessed in the midrange than the DAC3mkII. The mkII is more open and lively. Noticebly better sound.I had a DAC3 and still have a DAC3mkII | |
| Integrated amp for Vandersteen 2CE signature. You might consider the Audio Refinement (or new YBA design) integrated solid-state amplifiers. They are very nice with 2Ce Sigs.DaveUltra Fidelis | |
| List of Floorstanders around $6500.00 NEW You might consider Vandersteen Quatros at $6995/pair + $595 for the required high-pass filters. They will work in any room with their 300 watt built-in active subwoofers which feature room compensation adjustments. They are a fantastic bargain!Dave | |
| Which speakers vs Vandersteen 3A sig's in large rm More information is needed to determine why you are not achieving good sound. What amplifier are you using? The Vandersteen 3A Sig is a very capable and revealing loudspeaker that requires a rather powerful high-quality amplifier that is good into... |