Set up for Vandy 2CE sigs

I've enjoyed both 1Cs and 2CEs in combo with a tubed (EL34) push pull 30wpc integrated driven by a Meridian 508.24. Running with Siltech ICs and Cardas NR speaker cable in a 15x12x8 room. Listen, primarily, to acoustic jazz and sometimes at higher volume. Placement took some patience with both models and my complaints mainly lie with the space, not the hardware. IMO there is a significant step up from the 1C to 2CE, especially the Sig model. Great value for the money.

I haven't had much experience with 2CE Signatures, but am a 3A Signature owner. I had a great deal of trouble setting up the 3A Signature. I didn't find the documentation all that helpful and, like you, I had a limited space in which I could place them and move them. Despite all this, I would say that the hard work was worth it. Mine are placed only about two feet from the rear wall (measured from the wall to the rear of the speaker). I have a large wall unit between the speakers, but the speakers are 3-4 inches further into the room than the wall unit. The speakers are placed along the long wall of a rectangular room which is 22'x12'x8'. I give you this information because none of it is ideal placement, but by making small changes, I was eventually able to get excellent sound. A lot of trial and error will eventually get you a sound which is dialed in, but pay attention to the tilt back. That is one item where I would pay attention to the documentation and then, after I followed their instructions, I would experiment with different tilt angles. Also remember that moving a speaker an inch or two or changing the tilt-back angle can make dramatic differences in how they will sound. My experience with 3A Signatures is that all the work is absolutely worth it. Unless you have a room with real acoustic problems or your electronics absolutely don't match your 2CE's, you will eventually be able to be very happy with them, but it is a lot of work and until you achieve good placement, the speakers will not give a hint as to how good they can sound.

Thanks for the responses folks, much appreciated. An audio buddy of mine has offered to help with the 2's, see if two heads ( or four ears ) are better than one. I suspect also that my room is a major problem, but there may be hope yet. Since it's dedicated, I'm not restricted by domestic concerns about placement etc.

I hope the set up frustrations pay off with the sound quality the 2CE sigs are known to have.

Regards,
Mike