I have a 2wq with a pair of B&W 684’s which are in themselves light on the bass response. With it in the corner and close to the speakers, it made an incredible difference to the system. Try yours with one first, before you buy two. Bass is non directional so I do not hear the low end coming from the sub. The Vandy gets way down, shakingly so if that’s what’s on the music source. Couldn’t be happier. Look for one used. They're around.
Vandersteeen 2wq (or any sub) in small room
Hi everyone,
I have an 11x16x8 room for music, with Vandersteen 2ce's and Aragon 8008BB amp. Tried all manner of placement, but still feel the bass is a bit thin (I realize that Vandersteens produce musical and accurate bass, but this is my perception). I have been reading about the merits of the 2wq sub in improving the Vandersteen sound, but these advocates usually have much larger rooms. Is using a sub in a small room a fool's errand? Would teh 2wq be a particularly finicky addition? Should I return to my efforts at room treatment with bass traps? Thank you.
Paul.
I have an 11x16x8 room for music, with Vandersteen 2ce's and Aragon 8008BB amp. Tried all manner of placement, but still feel the bass is a bit thin (I realize that Vandersteens produce musical and accurate bass, but this is my perception). I have been reading about the merits of the 2wq sub in improving the Vandersteen sound, but these advocates usually have much larger rooms. Is using a sub in a small room a fool's errand? Would teh 2wq be a particularly finicky addition? Should I return to my efforts at room treatment with bass traps? Thank you.
Paul.