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| Dumb question #643: should speaker cables last a lifetime? The Zu are well made cables and should be good for many years.A lifetime (now about 80 years) might be pushing it. Heck, by the time that happens we probably will have speaker implants in our heads. | |
| Looking for a Speaker Recommnedation I would trial the phase correct Vandies first. I think once you hear them, then you would have a great basis to rate the other speakers.I would also recommend that you read the Richard Hardesty Journals:http://vandersteen.com//audio-perfectionist-... | |
| Vandersteeen 2wq (or any sub) in small room Hifiman, I am moving from the 3a sigs to the Treo's (non CT). I only have the 2w subs. Do you find the 'q' settings very useful? PM me if you don't want to mess up the thread. | |
| Vandersteeen 2wq (or any sub) in small room That’s correct, but the driver in the sub gets its signal from the amplifier in the sub not the amplifier driving the main speakers Nope, it gets the attenuated signal from the amp. The sub is configured to compensate for the attenuated signal ... | |
| The $3,600 gamble Last Lemming and Impeculies, your comments coincide with mine regarding the Zu. They do seem to do things right.However, I still find the Vandy's a touch more refined and believable in the soundstage and depth of sound reproduction. | |
| Looking for a Speaker Recommnedation As a Vandy fanboy, I can't see how you could go wrong with any Vandersteen model.I owned the 3a sig's and am moving to the Treo's. I only sold the 3a's because of space limitations.If you go with the Quatro's you can eliminate the subs. Treo and Q... | |
| Need Help setting up sub w/ maggies Yes, the amp will be driving both sub and speakers. The sub will be amplifying the signal with its' amplifier.Is it the best way? It depends.My office uses subs connected as you are instructed with the ML's.So, my amp is running both speakers and ... | |
| Environmental Potentials whole house surge protection, can I get your opinions? Sorry, I was away for a while and missed the fireworks.In any case, my electric was gone over in 2000, the grounding, which was never tested, looks like a submerged rod just outside the house with a clamp holding a thick wire (copper?). Any ideas ... | |
| Vandersteen I owned the 3a sig's (just sold them today, so I can get the Treo's), and I never noticed them 'falling apart' on certain music.As others have mentioned, what components are you using with the Vandy's?Johnny Rutan, audioconnection, is a font of Va... | |
| Vandersteeen 2wq (or any sub) in small room Not the same signal at all. Huh? The preamp signal is intercepted by the high pass filter (M5-HP) before arriving at the amp. Speakers and sub are connected to amplifier output together. The high pass filter allows the main speakers to reproduc... | |
| Double run of 2 sets of speaker cables from stereo amp to single binding post speakers Yup, I did it. Sounds nice, but no earth shattering difference to my ears.Though much depends on your speaker/cable/amp interaction. | |
| Vandersteeen 2wq (or any sub) in small room Well, you've got gobs of power so no problem there.A 2w or 2wq will be a perfect choice for augmenting base. A pair would be ideal.I have the 2w's and am looking to go to the 2wq soon. (Paired with the 3a sigs).I also have a pair of HSU subs that ... | |
| To Bi-Wire or use Jumpers? I googled your Klipsch speakers and see that they are bi-wire capable. So, I would imagine that the designers offered it because it would provide an improved sound quality. Personally, I would skip the jumpers. -Even Richard Vandersteen believes b... | |
| Environmental Potentials whole house surge protection, can I get your opinions? That Ufer ground looks very interesting. Thanks for bringing it up. I am always amazed by what information can be gotten on the internet.Whart, don't worry about hijacking my thread. I enjoy learning new things.So, it seems the ground may be a pla... | |
| Environmental Potentials whole house surge protection, can I get your opinions? Thank jea, but that model specifically states that it doesn't protect from lightning strikes-which less common in my area but definitely a concern.And, I definitely will be using a licensed electrician to install.I saw this Siemens unit, and wonde... |