Shahinian Obelisk vs VandersteenTreo

Johnny R is right....take the time to go thru the setup per the manual and it is downloadable along with Vandertones via the Vandersteen website
must get the Radio Shack analog SPL meter to set the bass EQ
you will be shocked at how bumpy your room - any room is without fixing it...
finally get the eq controls centered as previous owner probably set them to room..

Hey, listen, I AM WORKING ON IT :-)

Appreciate your advice anyway. 

Tom,
They were centered initially when they came in.
There are plenty SPL programs for smartphones. I was planning to use one of them. Now, throw your stones at me ;-)

Jazz
PH for Vandersteen 5595820324
Order a Vandersteen Quatro spike kit from Jacqueline V.
Owners Manual hard copy
it should also come with the Vishay precision screwdriver
4 black front cones 2 for each speaker
2 special back slot spikes
extra outriggers for stability
variety of washers.
if you have wood floors 6 Vandersteen floor protectors
these maintain floor protection and desired low profile.
CD Vandertones has the correct tuning frequencies  
Tomic mentioned a Radio Shack( analog type) meter E bay has for calibration reasons.
 if you can follow the above without any substitutions you will be on the correct path to enjoy music.
Sorry, you are expecting rocks but as you will see when you follow thru
with proper setup tilt-back in-room response adjustments, all of your prior observations will change and improve in a dramatic way.
 Best JohnnyR
 

Johnny,
This is plan indeed.  I just can't spend much time on this: I only see my family 2 days out of 7, and my wife is already jealous of the audio and forums :-) The two small boys are too.  So I am getting there, but just not too fast. 
Who is Jacqeline V? 
The previous owner promised to find those spikes.