Personally? I would follow the Vandy guidelines in the set-up manual. The 1C’s have a transmission line bass ‘port’, or a narrow slit at the back/bottom of the cabinet, and not sure will get the results you desire. In addition, as Vandersteen’s are designed to emminate sound from ‘around’ its speakers, I’m afraid pushing them too close to the wall will negatively effect the performance of the tweeter/driver in providing good soundstage and imaging.
Not sure what you are driving the 1C’s with, but this is where adequate power would come into play, or, the possibility of simple tone controls. You might check out the Schiit Loki. For $150 it might be the ticket.
Not sure what you are driving the 1C’s with, but this is where adequate power would come into play, or, the possibility of simple tone controls. You might check out the Schiit Loki. For $150 it might be the ticket.