Vandersteen X-2 crossover???


I have a pair of Vandersteen X-2 crossovers (rca) for use with 2wq subs. They have 50k printed on them. Does this mean that they are for use on amps with a 50k input impedance?
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I spent about a year trying to get a good integration between my Magneplanar 1.6s and the Vandersteen 2Wq. The good news is you can get a pretty good match by varying the Q setting. The bad news is you have to put a capacitor in your signal path as a first-order high-pass filter. The original W-4 box lets you vary the capacitance value until you get a good match with your amp. Despite my amp being nominally 100k input impedence, I found a 50k setting worked best. Then I replaced the switchbox with the specific X-2. Unfortunately, it make a big audible impact. I ended up using a Dynamicap instead, for a more transparent sound.

YMMV

doug
I believe that the number on the crossovers are the measurement in HTZ where the frequency crosses over to the subwoofer. I have mine set at 75, so any frequency over 75 HTZ goes to the two front speakers, frequencies below 75 HTZ go to the subwoofer. Hope this helps...and I hope I am right.
(((((I believe that the number on the crossovers are the measurement in HTZ where the frequency crosses over to the subwoofer)))) The 50 K numbers on the fixed x overs corresponds to the Input Imp of your amp.
This can vary sometimes one up or one down from normal.
Sometimes Rotels and Brystons must go 2 down and is why you need to try the Temp box that comes with the 2WQ for best results.
Sometimes with Magies you can get better results by inverting the Sub or subs 180 by flipping the inputs.
Dont forget to level and install spikes tightly.
Cheers Johnnyr