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Vandersteen 2WQ Subs and ARC Power amp

Just purchased a pair of 2WQ subs in very good condition.  However, the variable crossovers that came with them were single ended, so elsewhere I purchased the fixed balanced versions, marked with "150K".  The seller assured me that was the proper value for my ARC REF 150, which has an input impedance of 300K.

I have very little, if any, output from the subs when I use these crossovers.  Do I have the wrong values for this amp?
scottwsmith

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tomic601
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scott - the amplifiers are Vandersteen high  Pass 7, he make a less expensive HPA-5 now also, both sound excellent IMO and are purpose designed to work well with Vandersteen powered bass, an “ unfair advantage” as Richard puts it....

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tomic601
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spikes and IF you don’t want floor marring use the machined aluminum shoes w felt under each spike. You get coupling, just not as much as the bare spike. You can see a picture of the shoes on my Poverty Bay system photo in systems this site.

Shes available from your new buddy Johnny R at Audio Connecion

best and enjoy the music.

Jim
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tomic601
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dial the Q back......but so glad to hear you have the system singing!,,,,,
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tomic601
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ya man, Vandersteen powered bass is different and IMO better, your REF150 can now really shine !!!!!
also, Johnny is a true asset to the community,,,
finally all roads don’t have lead thru RV, ask for Nathan also.....team Vandersteen is more than one person deep
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