Any one have Vandersteen speakers?

[jdub]

Awesome setup, I'm jealous I bet it sounds great.. I don't think I have ever seen a full 5.1 Vandersteen setup. I gave you a 10, just clean the gear up a bit and your good to go. Btw the center is 68 lbs??? That's crazy!

[pgblu]

Originally Posted by jdub

Awesome setup, I'm jealous I bet it sounds great.. I don't think I have ever seen a full 5.1 Vandersteen setup. I gave you a 10, just clean the gear up a bit and your good to go. Btw the center is 68 lbs??? That's crazy!

Thanks jdub. The good news is the VCC-2 speaker (just like the VSM-1 rears) comes with a built-in mount on the speaker, and an easy to install wall mount. Yes, one should find the stud to mount it properly...

Paul

[pgblu]

Hello,

Just wanted to give an update to my "upgraditis" (I'm cured for a while now)... I finally upgraded to the Vandersteen Quatro's from the Vandy 2C's. My son is pumped, as the 2C's will end up being his. Anyway, love the sound and have been rediscovering some music, especially my reference cuts that I listened to quite a bit before the change so that I could compare the differences.

New pics in the HT gallery.

[Johnny Vinyl]

Congrats on the upgrade!

What do you like most about them after the upgrade?
John

[pgblu]

What do you like most about them after the upgrade?
John[/QUOTE]

Where to start... Richard Vandersteen has been very busy refining his line. The Quatros are 2 models up and many generations of almost continual refinement over the 2C's. The Quatros have much better bass extension (very seemless due to built in powered sub), midrange and tweeter upgrades, too. They image somewhat better too; however, that has always been a trademark of all of the Steens I've ever heard, including my 2C's. If I had to pick one thing, probably the bass extension would top the list, with the improved mid-range as a close second.

[jdub]

Nice upgrade! I bet two channel sounds even better now. Also all your gear looks very organized now What's your favorite vinyl to spin on your setup?

[DangeRuss]

Upon listening to Vandersteen's , they come closest to my favorite speakers of my youth (along time ago I might add) The Dahlquist DQ-10's. The imaging and soundstage must be heard to be believed and I'm writing just about 2 channel audio. I can only imagine what a 5 or 7 channel setup (done correctly) would sound like... . That Vandy array you have is very impressive indeed and I love inclusion of a turntable in the system (I have one too). You don't see many setups powered by Adcom around here either. All around wonderful audio gear

BTW......... When I'm ready to upgrade my speakers I may need you for some advice......

[pgblu]

Originally Posted by jdub

Nice upgrade! I bet two channel sounds even better now. Also all your gear looks very organized now What's your favorite vinyl to spin on your setup?

I still listen to old Beatles albums (Magical Mystery Tour is favorite). Probably my favorite album is a half speed master I bought years ago, The Stranger (Billy Joel). Brothers in Arms (Dire Straits) is another favorite high quality. However, I still cannot listen to Money for Nothing, since it was shoved down out throats soooo much when it came out. The rest of the album is pretty good though. I will admit that I don't listen to albums as much as I used to, due to the inconvenience (aka laziness).

I am still waiting on the tube to repair my phono preamp, so no albums for now. I do have an el cheapo electronic phone pre-amp, but it doesn't sound all that great.