vandersteen m5-hp crossover setting

test -3 db down point per the manual....

imput impedece 200k

Rarely are the suggested input impedance owners manual settings spec ideal for optimization of x over point
The correct setting is easy to do by carefully setting dip switches yourself. Remember all switches start at open. when setting dips only the ones on the label are set to point toward their given numbers
This make s a huge difference in performance.

FYI all settings on M5 HP label are relative to a 100 HZ x over Vandersteen Five/ Quatro/ Seven.
One setting down is relative with 80 HZ x over for standard speakers with 2WQs or New Vandersteen Sub 3s.
1 The 21 dollar easy read big red Voltmeter available at Harbour freight with some insulated Aligator clips.
2 Download the Vandertones CD / File
3 Set Voltmeter to AC volts, hook up probes to speaker wires plus and minus at amp or speakers.
4 Play track 27 1000 HZ adjust preamps volume until V meter reads 1 volt AC
5 Play track 31 100 HZ when dip switches are correct will read.707
repeat 4 and 5 together until you get it right.
JohnnyR

Kudos to JohnnyR.....the guy is always there to help...and knows everything re: this stuff.   The audio world is a better place with JR around.

Agreed.....Senor Rutan is the man.  Straight shooter, honest and will not have you spend extra $$ needlessly.  Many dealers are like the stereotypical therapist with “what do you think” or the numerous politicians with “well they all sound good, can’t go wrong with either “...fence sitters I call them.

Best....