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Vandies a good fit ?

Upgrade time for my speakers. Heard Vandersteen 2CE Signatures and liked the sound, but I can see 2 possible problems.
1. I only have 26 inches from the rear wall. So the 10 inch thick Vandersteen's will have 16 inches of air behind them.
2. My amp is a 45 watt tube CJ MV-52. Passive preamp. CD player and tube tuner. I listen to classical and jazz at low to moderate levels.
Will the Vandies work?
umn
swklein
136 posts
 
18" from the back wall seems to be the magic number for Vandy 2 Sigs. Can't comment on the power issue.
umn OP
65 posts
 
Gthrush1:
Beacuse of which issue: 1, 2, or both?
Thanks.
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marakanetz
5,473 posts
 
consider medowlark kestrels.
i second to 1c as a better choice with sub for 45wpc amp.
mikesinger
572 posts
 
i would look at stand mounted speaker...the vandies bottom end may overpower the room.
gthrush1
241 posts
 
Umn,

Yes, for both reasons. I think it'd be easier to place the 1c's and one 2wq in a small room. As far as power goes, if you incorporate the vandersteen crossover and sub, the mains (1c's) will be very easy to drive. That should leave you with plenty of headroom for most crescendos.

I'd also recommend getting an active CJ preamp to use with your MV-52. Or you could sell the passive pre and the MV-52, and pick up a mint used ARC CA-50. Since you mentioned space is limited, this would save you some shelf space, eliminate one interconnect, and give you the convenience of remote.
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