Connecting Vandersteen 2Wq

Aural differences between IC's and speaker cables are generally subtle, but I thought the Kimber 8TC cable provided slightly tighter, better defined bass response. This may be due to the Kimber's somewhat larger gauge. Kimber 8TC has, over the years, received a number of positive reviews for its bass-reproduction characteristics. To be honest, I had about 20 feet of 8TC that I was no longer using, and decided to substitute it for the Vandy-supplied wire. Again, I'd emphasize that the improvement was subtle, but nevertheless worthwhile -- particularly given that I spent no additional money.

I'll give it a try since it want cost me anything either. I used 8tc for a good while. Thought its bass performance was great but seemed a little grainy in the highs and lacked a little in sounstaging. I still feel it is a heck of a bargain in wire though. I use it on my home theater system.

I see it mentioned that the crossover filters are easy to make. I just changed amps and need to change the crossover/filter to match the input impedance of the new amp as a starting point. I'd love to get any info on what is required for a homemade version. Anyone out there that has made their own?

Use a set of your favorite male and female connectors. Solder the cap between the center conductors and a piece of wire to join the commons. The caps can be figured using uf required is =1 / 6.26 x crossover frequency x input impedance. (Cover the entire assembly in a meltable strink tubing for strength.) If you wanted a 80hz crossover with a 100k input impedance to the amp, the cap would 1/ 6.26 x 80 x 100,000
The cap would be about a .019uf. I use 19ga Wonder Wire for the commons(silver over copper) Pick your favorite cap, I have used Hovland, Infinicap, Auricap and a few REL. Vandersteen uses REL is his x-2 filters. I personally like the Auricaps.