VCC-1

About the VCC-1

The Vandersteen VCC-1 center speaker uses a coaxial driver combining a 6½ inch woofer and a 1 inch dome tweeter sharing the same acoustical center, radiating as a single point source to avoid multi-driver interference and phase irregularities common in conventional center speakers. This design ensures consistent sound quality over a wide listening area without hot spots or timbre aberrations. Both drivers are connected in positive polarity through a first-order, transient-perfect crossover preserving original phase and time characteristics of voices, music, and effects. The VCC-1 includes two levels of bass response compensation to improve integration with main speakers and counteract effects of nearby walls or surfaces, with a rear-panel switch for additional compensation when mounted near walls or in cabinetry. The woofer features a filled polycone in a rigid, acoustically inert cast-metal basket for accuracy and resonance control, while the 1 inch alloy dome tweeter is ferrofluid cooled for increased power handling and critically damped for smooth response. The driver is magnetically shielded to prevent interference with TV screens. The enclosure is constructed from thick constrained-layer-dampened MDF to minimize cabinet resonances, finished with veneered top and bottom and acoustically transparent grille cloth. The VCC-1 is designed to complement Vandersteen's phase-correct main and surround speakers, contributing to a coherent and immersive home theater soundstage. It has a frequency response of approximately 80Hz to 21kHz ±3dB, nominal impedance of 8 ohms, and sensitivity around 86dB at 1 meter with 2.83V input. Dimensions are about 12.13 inches wide, 9.25 inches high, and 10.8 inches deep, weighing approximately 23 pounds. The speaker is intended for use with amplifiers delivering 30 to 200 watts per channel. It features a proximity compensation switch to attenuate bass below 500Hz when placed near reflective surfaces, preventing sound congestion. The VCC-1 is not designed for low-frequency extension, relying on subwoofers for bass. It is available primarily through authorized dealers and is not commonly sold online.