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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.
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.
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- Page 1 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- MODEL 2Ce veloped and refined by twenty years...
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Page 2: Connections
As part of the upgrades an improvements that elevate the With all the connection methods, bare wires performance of the 2Ce Signature II above the Model 2Ce, should never come into contact with the alumi- the banana jack inputs are replaced with a four terminal bar- num plate while the amplifier in on. -
Page 3: Mono-Wire
NHANCED ONO- ONNECTION The performance of the Model 2Ce Signature Mono-wiring should only be used with the 2Ce Signature is compromised by a mono-wire connection. II as a temporary connection method. The speakers should For optimum performance you should bi-wire be bi-wired as soon as possible. -
Page 4: Bi-Wire
With the separate inputs for the midrange/tweeter and dynamic characteristics, different imaging characteristics, woofer on the 2Ce Signature II’s, you may be tempted to bi- different degrees of detail and instrument texture and differ- amplify the speakers using a powerful amplifier or an ampli- ent tonal balances. -
Page 5: O Dd D Imensions
ETTING- PEAKERS The Model 2Ce Signature II requires a break-in period of at least 100 hours at a moderate volume level before its performance stabilizes. Higher volume levels will not shorten this break in period. Vandersteen speakers will produce excellent, satisfying sound placed almost anywhere in a room. - Page 6 (14 X 12 = 168) and divide the result by odd numbers. Placing the speakers on different rather than matching 168 divided by 3 is 56 (all to the nearest inch) width lines will require that the listening position be offset 168 divided by 5 is 34 to center it between the speakers.
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Page 7: T Hird D Imensions
COUSTICAL ENTER Speaker The Model 2Ce Signature II acoustical center is the Listening physical center of the loudspeaker. In a perfectly rectangu- Position lar room with absolutely rigid walls and no doors or win-... -
Page 8: L Istening H Eight
The Model 2Ce Signature II is aligned for a 33 inch lis- tening height when placed on a 3 inch high base. It has a vertical listening window extending about 3 inches above and below the alignment height where the sound of the speaker will still be quite good. -
Page 9: Cable
QUIPMENT MPLIFIER EQUIREMENTS The Model 2Ce Signature II is designed for use with transistor, or hybrid amplifier, allowing each design to real- amplifiers rated at 40 to 160 watts per channel into 8 ohms. ize its full potential. The amplifier can be a quality re- Amplifiers in this power range will provide ample power ceiver, integrated amplifier or separate amplifier. -
Page 10: Packing Instructions
AINTENANCE The appearance and performance of the Model 2Ce Signa- The grille cloth on the Model 2Ce Signature II can be ture II can be enhanced by observing a few precautions and vacuumed using a brush attachment that will not snag the performing some simple maintenance. -
Page 11: Specifications
Specifications and design subject to change without two identical amplifiers. notice due to continuing research and development. VANDERSTEEN AUDIO 116 W OURTH , CA 93230 ANFORD (559) 582-0324 www.vandersteen.com Model 2Ce Signature II Operation Manual. -
Page 12: Limited One-Year Warranty
The speaker must be packed in the original packing and returned to VANDERSTEEN AUDIO via insured freight by the customer at his or her own expense. A returned product must be accompanied by a Return Authorization Form, (available from VANDERSTEEN AUDIO upon request) which includes a written description of the defect and return shipping information.