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| Vandersteen 2Wq subwoofers with M5-HP crossovers - help needed @gdnrbob - In 2012 I had Lithium batteries installed. Date in Sharpie for replacement is 2022. Batteries have expiration date of 2020, so I was hoping they would last past 2018.@mr_m - I am sure of nothing. This would be the first time I replac... | |
| Speakers costing range of 2500-3500 per pair @audiozen - When you owned your store, what did you pay for rent? Utilities? Insurance? Employees? Taxes? Build-out? Maintenance? I think the value added by a knowledgable retailer who offers service and demonstrates products is worth it to man... | |
| Vandersteen 2Wq subwoofers with M5-HP crossovers - help needed @audioconnection - Well, the amp was modded by the original manufacturer, so I will have a conversation with him about the input stage.Once I have this conversation with the manufacturer, I will re-evaluate and look into battery replacement. Th... | |
| Vandersteen 2Wq subwoofers with M5-HP crossovers - help needed @hifiman5 - it is possible, but what a coincidence that they both seemed fine when I pulled the main amp for the upgrade, and are both dead three months later upon the amp's return. Also, even though I got better bass out the mains run full range... | |
| Vandersteen 2Wq subwoofers with M5-HP crossovers - help needed @mr_m - Oops, I think you are correct. Brain fade, there. I will dial the level control back up tonight. Could be at least a contributing factor. | |
| Vandersteen 2Wq subwoofers with M5-HP crossovers - help needed @audioconnection - I started with the preamp volume set to zero, and the protection circuit still engaged, before I had a chance to increase the volume. I am one of those few who RTFM.I began to think that there was something wrong with the M5-HPs... | |
| Vandersteen 2Wq subwoofers with M5-HP crossovers - help needed @audioconnection I am starting to lose it. Tried 80Hz settings recommended, 1 up and 1 down, and I get no sound out of 2Wqs. Upped efficiency control to 85 dB, no difference. Burned a CD of Vandertones, but my amp did NOT like being touched by mul... | |
| Still looking for speakers in the 10-20,000 range @bassdude - +1 on the Aeris. I have heard them three times. The first two were magical. The last was disasterous. The guy demonstating them is known to have pretty poor setup abilities, so I wasn't too concerned. While the Aeris/Wavelet combo... | |
| Room color opinions I can’t say the color affects the sonics, but external stimulants do impact how you perceive sound. I take off my glasses and shut the lights when doing serious listening, and it helps me focus and enjoy. Since my basement room is dual use audio a... | |
| Vandersteen 2Wq subwoofers with M5-HP crossovers - help needed @mr_m - Yup, I’ve heard. But every time I’ve interacted with him, both by phone and in person (about half a dozen times), he has been nothing but pleasant and patient.I left the screws off the chassis of the M5-HPs, so when I have the time, I will... | |
| Vandersteen 2Wq subwoofers with M5-HP crossovers - help needed @mr_m@hifiman5 Ah, that makes sense. The 5 series speakers cross over at 100Hz. So, I guess for now, I am living in sin. | |
| Vandersteen 2Wq subwoofers with M5-HP crossovers - help needed @hifiman5 - Yup, I know, I live La Vida Loca. But the Vandy web site does specifically say "when using the M5-HP with 2W series subwoofers, the sticker on the chassis should be ignored. Set the switches according to the applicable chart below."... | |
| Still looking for speakers in the 10-20,000 range Not sure what fast's priorities are with a speaker, but the Vandersteens are an excellent suggestion. In your price range, I would also look into a pair of German Physiks (the entry level floorstander is ~$16-18K). Personally, of all the speaker... | |
| Vandersteen 2Wq subwoofers with M5-HP crossovers - help needed Thanks, all! Before I read your helpful suggestions, I decided to live on the edge and try the dip switch settings on the M5-HP cover (as opposed to the Vandy web site). Using the 20k ohm setting, my bass has been restored to levels very similar... | |
| Done buying new vinyl I haven't bought new vinyl since the 1980s. Now, I can't afford the prices for "audiophile" pressings. I have hundreds, probably a couple thousand record show and garage sale LPs I have yet to listen to. Average price paid was around 2 or 3 dol... |