The first thing you need to do is get your owners manual. If you don't have one, download one from Vandersteen's web site. Use the formula they give you and do it exactly like they tell you. That needs to be done regardless of whatever issue you're having. If the problem persists, go to the contour adjustments on the back of the speaker and set the mids to 0 and back off the highs .5 ato 1db. That should make the speakers listenable until you figure out what's going on.
I would highly recommend that you go to Audio Connections web site. He just got permission to make all issues of The Audio Perfectionist Journal available to anyone who wants them, for free. Its a small publication that most people probably never heard of. Not to long ago, the person who founded the APJ passed away, and this is like a tribute to his work. In the Journal, you will find the most detailed setup and equipment matching info for Vandersteen speakers in existence. It covers everything you need to know. Start issue 1.
I would highly recommend that you go to Audio Connections web site. He just got permission to make all issues of The Audio Perfectionist Journal available to anyone who wants them, for free. Its a small publication that most people probably never heard of. Not to long ago, the person who founded the APJ passed away, and this is like a tribute to his work. In the Journal, you will find the most detailed setup and equipment matching info for Vandersteen speakers in existence. It covers everything you need to know. Start issue 1.