Vandersteen Audio 2Ce Signature II Operation Manual

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Vandersteen Model 2Ce Signa-

ture II. With proper care your new speaker system will provide many years of

trouble free, high quality musical enjoyment.

We recommend that you read this entire manual prior to connecting or us-

ing your Model 2Ce Signature Loudspeakers.

Vandersteen Audio

The Vandersteen Audio

Model 2Ce Signature II is a floor-

standing, dynamic loudspeaker de-

veloped and refined by twenty years

of advanced research into loud-

speaker design. The engineering,

construction and materials of the

Model 2Ce Signature II far exceed

conventional industry standards and

have resulted in a level of musical

performance unmatched by larger

and more costly designs.

The Model 2Ce Signature II

is a worthy addition to any high

quality music system. The innova-

tive first order crossover supports bi-

wiring or vertical bi-amplification.

Superb dynamic and transient re-

sponse guarantees superior perform-

ance from records, tapes, CDs and

video sources. Custom engineered

drivers, built exclusively for Vander-

steen Audio, are mounted in special

baffles designed to maximize each

drivers accuracy and musicality. An

aesthetically pleasing appearance,

incorporating an acoustically trans-

parent grille and an audibly vented

top, allows the Model 2Ce Signature

II to compliment the décor of your

home.

The

Vandersteen

Audio

Model 2Ce Signature II is designed

and built in the United States of

America.

MODEL 2Ce

SIGNATURE

LOUDSPEAKER

OPERATIONS

MANUAL

CONNECTIONS

VERVIEW

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SPEAKER SETUP

PEAKER

LACEMENT

IMENSIONS

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IMENSIONS

COUSTIC

ENTER

COUSTIC

REATMENTS

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EIGHT

ONTOUR

ONTROLS

INTS

ASSOCIATED EQUIP.

MPLIFIER

EQUIREMENTS

OMPONETS

ABLES

SPEAKER CARE

AINTENANCE

ERVICE

ACKING

NSTRUCTIONS

SPEAKER INFO.

EFERENCE

NFORMATION

IGNATURE

PECIFICATIONS

WARRANTY

CONTENTS

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Summary of 2Ce Signature II

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1 congratulations on your purchase of the vandersteen model 2ce signa- ture ii. With proper care your new speaker system will provide many years of trouble free, high quality musical enjoyment. We recommend that you read this entire manual prior to connecting or us- ing your model 2ce signature loud...
Page 2: Connections
2 connections t rue b i -w ire c onnections as part of the upgrades an improvements that elevate the performance of the 2ce signature ii above the model 2ce, the banana jack inputs are replaced with a four terminal bar- rier strip. This requires different cable terminations and con- nection methods ...
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3 the performance of the model 2ce signature is compromised by a mono-wire connection. For optimum performance you should bi-wire the speakers. E nhanced m ono- w ire c onnection mono-wiring should only be used with the 2ce signature ii as a temporary connection method. The speakers should be bi-wir...
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4 with the separate inputs for the midrange/tweeter and woofer on the 2ce signature ii’s, you may be tempted to bi- amplify the speakers using a powerful amplifier or an ampli- fier known for superb bass performance on the woofer input and a smaller amplifier or an amplifier renowned for middle and ...
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5 216 divided by 3 is 72 (all to the nearest inch) 216 divided by 5 is 43 216 divided by 7 is 31 216 divided by 9 is 24 216 divided by 11 is 20 216 divided by 13 is 17 (and so on; eventually the lines pile on top of each other or the speaker runs into the wall.) the results are the distances in inch...
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6 by overlaying the width and length graphs, we can see the intersection points of the lines. These points represent where the centers of the speakers should be placed to mini- mize nodes and anti-nodes. (14 x 12 = 168) and divide the result by odd numbers. 168 divided by 3 is 56 (all to the nearest...
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7 if your listening position is close to the wall behind you, mount some sound absorbent material, such as a hanging tapestry, directly behind your head. As with the material for the side walls, experiment with a folded natu- ral-fiber blanket to verify the results before you acquire or mount the ma...
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8 the sound from a properly aligned loudspeaker reaches the listener with the audible frequencies correct in both time and phase. This lack of phase and time distortion contributes to a more accurate sound, but also makes listening a the proper height more important than with a nonaligned design. A ...
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9 a. To try the speakers on different walls, set your equip- ment in the middle of the room so the speaker cables can reach each position. B. When you change the placement of the speakers, listen to several different pieces of music before judging the results. C. If you set the speakers on a wood fl...
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10 s peaker c are the appearance and performance of the model 2ce signa- ture ii can be enhanced by observing a few precautions and performing some simple maintenance. The input jacks on the model 2ce signature ii and the banana plugs should be cleaned periodically with alcohol or a solution made sp...
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11 f or f uture r eference speaker serial numbers: purchase date: 5 year warranty applied for: and received: dealer name: dealer address: dealer phone: dealer contact: s pecifications acoustic coupler: 10” with critically damped long-fiber cone and heavy duty 1.5”, four-layer voice coil with venti- ...
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12 model 2ce signature ii operation manual © copyright 2009 vandersteen audio, inc. L imited o ne year warranty vandersteen audio loudspeakers are warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials or workmanship, subject to the following conditions, for one (1) year from the d...