ozzyathome

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subwoofers: the bigger the better?
I also agree with stereo subs. Added a 2nd Vandersteen 2wq about a year after the 1st. Improvement all the way around... 
Good uses for a sound pressure meter?
Don’t know if you have a home theater system. When I purchase my Lexicon DC-1 the SPM was used to set individual speaker volumes during set up... The DC-1 generates white noise and volume is set accordingly based on listener position... 
Are Sub-woofers really for music?
I agree with Sdcampbell,I have 2 Vandersteen 2wq subs in stereo configuration. My satellites are a couple of Vandersteen VSM wall mounts, though not hanging on the wall. Very musical in my opinion... 
Vandersteen 2ci: what a pleasant surprise
I’m also a big fan of the 2ci. With my exposure to Audiogon the use gear market makes it possible to buy and try. The Vandy’s were my 1st purchase only a few years ago. Replaced a set of Magnepan 2b’s II. Much better all around performance especia... 
Vandersteen VCC or 2ci as a center channel?
Another option may be the Vandy VSM’s surrounds. In my system I use a set for the two front mains, two (2) 2WQ subs and VCC-1 for the center. Snell ceiling mount speakers are use for the sides and rears. Just a thought... 
Best Sub - Rel or Vandersteen
I own a pair of 2w upgraded to 2wq. One worked well with my Magnepan MG2bs. Adding the second in true stereo worked phenomenal. My amp is a Bryston 2b (50 watts/channel) to drive the Maggies with the subs. I like the way Vandersteen uses an x-filt... 
Best CD for $1000
Mark, I bought a Marantz CD6000OSE new for $500.00. This was a great improvement over my old Sony classic CDP 302. Warmth and imagery is greatly improved. Had it for about 3 months now. Over time the sound has gotten better. In addition, the thing...