Ohm Walsh 2000s vs Vandersteen 2Ces

Do the Vandy's require Bi-wiring or can I just run 1 pair (+ and -) to each speaker?

Will no bi-wiring effect the sound?

This could be a deal breaker for me.

You don't have to bi-wire the Vandys, just use a jumper between the two sets of terminals. Highly unlikely you'd notice a difference

It is not a deal breaker
Saeyedoc is correct just use the Jumpers...
Dont major on the minors....
The Vandies give you world class performance either way.
They can be run with a single wire until able to buy a second set and find a nice improvement.
Even if you cant later they will still outperform
wanabe box speakers.
Vandersteen dealer 4 over 20 years
Cheers JohnnyR

I have had a pair of Ohm Walsh 4s for many years (now relegated to a TV system), and while they are sweet, the omni-thing always annoys me for critical listening where I need a point source for imaging. I've always like the Vandys I heard at shows (mainly the 5 series).
PS: If you want your system to shine, add a good preamp in front of the Luxman 505U (using the direct power-amp inputs on the Luxman). I use a high end tube preamp with my 507U and it is a huge upgrade in the areas of palpability and natural tonality. The Luxman as a power amp is unbelievably good (and runs nice and cool too).

Rgs,

Again, as Mamboni also related, current OHM Walshes are 3 design revisions (and 30 years) removed from originals in the 1980s. Imaging is much improved (night and day difference) and can compete with the best modern floorstanders I have heard even in the equivalent sweet spots.

Small high quality monitors probably will outdo the modern OHMs and most modern floorstanders as well in regards to pinpoint imaging in smaller rooms. Haven't compared to Vandys specifically. They might still have a smaller advantage. I do not know for sure.

Some treatments on side walls along the lines Mamboni mentioned will probably only help further if needed in most cases.

So my point is only that original OHM Walsh 4s from the 80's are not a valid reference point to compare when buying new today.