I am sorry for the lack of response. I don't check this very often. To clarify I have the 655 capacitors in the 600 SE so it is not a full 655 SE. I live close to BAT and they made the change for me while I waited at the factory. The midrange and high are both more open and extended than the 600. I have Vandersteen Seven speakers so the bass of the amp is not directly impacting the sound so I didn't really notice a change to the bass. I suspect other speakers you would notice a difference. For sure the upgrade was worth the investment it lets me see further into the music presentation and sounds more lifelike and real than before.
If you want to converse more you can email me at :
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richfield_hunter November 26, 2014 17:27

System edited: Made Major system changes over the last two years. Biggest change Vandersteen Sevens. Best speaker in the world.

richfield_hunter May 14, 2014 23:47

System edited: Just changed amp preamp and cd player. Big improvement.

richfield_hunter May 27, 2011 16:59

Stretiak,
Glad to hear you are enjoying the 5's and are getting the position right before the calibration. You made a wise choice buying these speakers. Only a few speakers can truely compete with these for musicality, detail, bass, and soundstage. We are among a elite group which have listened and purchased the best. Congratuloations. Keep in touch

Jeff

richfield_hunter July 16, 2003 00:12

Stretiak,
Glad to hear you made the plunge to Model 5's. The 2's are nice but the 5's are awesome. They will truly hang with any speaker in the world at almost any cost. Did you have them set up by a dealer? If not you need to have that done so they can adjust the 11 adustments properly with a spectrum anaylzer. It makes them sound even better. What speaker cable are you using. I sugget the Alpha Core Goertz I have the hybrid ag2 silve and mi2 copper. The stuff is awesome with these speakers.

Jeff

richfield_hunter June 30, 2003 20:39

Stretiak,
I have consiedered the VCC 5 upgrade. I have heard it and it is one on the best center speakers going. I listen to music 85% of the time so have not made the plunge yet. You will be amazed with the model5's over the 2CE. I had model 3's before and there is just no comparison.

richfield_hunter June 07, 2003 13:13

tpigeon,
I am running my VSM'S at full range. I also send the bass from the center to the earthquake not the 5's. Is this what you do or would you recommend something different?

richfield_hunter May 31, 2003 01:58

Tpigeon,
I have thought about the 2wq's but have a Earthquake sub for movies and in mulichannel music it doesn't sound to bad. Not as tight a bass as the 5's or 2wq's though. I also use the 5's crowwovers not the theta's. I have not heard the 5A but have talked to a couple guys who have. The general thought is they are a little better in every way but is a small amount. I spoke to Richard Vandersteen about it and he also said you need good system and ears to hear the difference. By Phantoming the center speaker do you mean turning it off and allowing center channel info to go to the front left and right?

richfield_hunter May 30, 2003 01:09