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Need advice on which speakers I should audition?
The Quickie Mid Mono's would be great with The 94 DB Proac Studio 140 and later High passed with Vandersteen 2Wq sub if this is too much start with The 90 DB Vandersteen 1C and then High pass w/ the Vandy 2WQ sub as well. Cheers John 
New speakers for analog setup in price range??
Vandersteen 1 c 90 DB would seem to hit your target go down to 38 HZ and offer superb performance from a Phase and time correct multi enclosure. You would also be getting great drivers with close tolerance matched pair instead of paying for wood o... 
Magnepan MMG or something else
Greetings Have you tried inserting the 1.2 supplied resistors into their place in action? Best JohnnyR 
Alpha Core AG-1 Cables with Vandersteen 2Ce Sig 2
Alpha Core AG1 in a short legnth with the Quicksilver/Vandersteen pairing works well together. Quicksilver Wire 4 footer also works nice on these as well. Best John Rutan 
Subwoofer meshes well with 2-channel?
Greetings Mr Cambell is offering you fine advice. what should also be explained is the Vandersteen 2WQ is unique in that you can run them with the optional Vandersteen 5A Battery Bias Hi pass. These allows your main amp to dramatically lower its ... 
What is the best full range Speaker ?
Vandersteen 5 and Quicksilver V4 MonosThe most important thing to have with full range performance is top to bottom coherence.The room compensation feature in the Quatros and Five series makes this a reality. Cheers John 
ProAc Tablette Ref 8 Sig vs Studio 100
The SF Power One tube amp would Match well with either Proac The Studio 100 would offer an easier drive scenairo by advantage of its larger size and smooth even imp load.They would also achieve a better sense of dynamics tonal rightness and proper... 
Vandersteen problem
Its probably the Rim seal on the front 8 inch wooferif you don't have a local Vandersteen dealer to bringit to you can remove bases flip it upside down remove the screws andlower wood panel slowly from the back with a flat wide bladescrewdriver n... 
Vandersteen model 5 battery replacement?
Dan Hope you are doing well Please give me a call 973 239 1799and I will go over it with you.In the meantime pick up 8 9 Volt Lithium 10 year long life Batteries. Best John Rutan 
Questions for Vandersteen 5A owners...
PieroVandersteen makes a special internal power supply for export with 220 volt application Powered subs. Otherwise you would need a Step down if you purchased them in USA. Best John 
Vandersteen 1 in the nearfield, for rock music?
Bondmap Did you ever do the experiment yet of moving the Big Deep TV outta there?You may even find you can go one notch down on the high pass crossover box which will even out the whole system balancecould be just what you looking for. Best John 
Vandersteen 1 in the nearfield, for rock music?
The Vandersteen 1C will do more for you than a stand mount box.The 1C offers a phase and time correct low diffraction baffelless design approach.these features help the speakers to disappear nicely. The transmission line Bass loads out the back of... 
Maggie Mates and REL sub
Try the Vandersteen 2WQIt offers a sealed enclosure tightest bass possible and 3.. 8 Inch drivers with a unique High pass system that lowers the whole systems distortion improving clarity and transparency. we have mated many Magies and Vandy 2WQ w... 
Verity Parsifal or Magico V3 or Wilson Benesch ACT
I would also add the Vandersteen 5A s to your list The Five as offer a Battery Biased High pass that relives your tube amp from doing low bass and dramatically lowers the whole systems distortion improving clarity and transparency. Each speaker al... 
Sub placement with Vandy 2CE sigs
If you were brilliant enough to get Vandy 2WQ subs you can start behind them or in the corner adjust High pass to proper input Imp on amp and then volume on each and contour to preference. Cheers John