Vandersteeen 2wq (or any sub) in small room

I've had Vandersteens for over 30 years.  I've had the pleasure of phone conversations with RV and met him many years ago.  He knows of what he speaks!  John Rutan at Audio Connection has a more congenial manner than RV and as has been said here, knows what's going on with Vandersteens and system set-up.  In my 13'5" wide, 18' long 7'6" high dedicated room I have a 2wq behind each Treo CT in the corner!  Once you get them dialed in, specifically the efficiency of the main speakers so the subs mate perfectly you are good to go.  I think your room should be able to accommodate two Vandy subs.

If you want a useful chat about the issue, call John at AC at 1.973.239.1799.  

Good luck!

The response characteristic the subs take on from the system amplifier makes for a virtually seamless mating between bass response of main speakers and response from the Vandy subs.

The seamless integration of main speakers with the 2wq subs. makes for a satisfying listening experience.  Another benefit of the Vandersteen approach is that the main amplifier is freed from reproducing deep bass and thus leaves more power (dynamic response) for the main speakers.  Cleaner midrange and treble.  Greater PRAT.

@gdnrbob,

The 2wq add the ability to adjust the "Q" of the subwoofer.  Because the Treo CT has a tight 8" woofer, I have the "Q" setting of my subs. set to the minimum setting (Tightest) so the response characteristic of the subs. mates best with the Treo CT.

@gdnrbobou 

You can't go wrong calling John R.