Vandersteen 2ce subwoofer options, REL or 2wqs?


Dear all,
I have balanced amplification, and want to go the stereo subwoofers route. I want to try Vandersteen 2wqs, but the balanced crossovers run at $1300, and are almost never up for sale used. That's before I even get to shelling out for the subs. I understand the potential merits of an integrated Vandersteen speaker system, but are there other options? Anyone try REL T9i with 2ce sigs? Same concept of running subs off the amp outputs, but you lose the high pass of the mains.

By the way, this will be for a 15 x 22' basement room.

Thank you!
Paul
paulburnett
Paul - try calling a few Vandersteen dealers, customers always switching back and forth between balanced and SE amps and they will often have a used set of high pass filters available 
Try Randy at Optimal Enchantment in Santa Monica..

taking the bass load OFF your amp is a lot of the magic of Vandersteen powered bass, dont miss out on that treat!!!


((((. I understand the potential merits of an integrated Vandersteen speaker system, but are there other options? anyone try REL T9i with 2ce sigs? Same concept of running subs off the amp outputs, but you lose the high pass of the mains. ))))

Could it be any clearer that most folks do not understand the potential of high passing w Sub 3 or 2WQ?  If you did you would have a solid game plan or done it already.....

Its a unique concept especially for the speakers that you already own.
even with the basic140 dollar affordable high pass

There is a Vandersteen Video coming out to show /explain how easy this procedure is to better understand their advantages.

When done correctly it's not even close with fidelity.
Many folks live with bass bumps, which sevearly cloud up where our ears are keen and accept it as normal operation

High passing 
  not only smooths out the bass in room response Vs Humps & lumps,
it relieves heavy lifting of the main amp dramatically improving dynamics, clarity, and transparency.
 With superb speakers, you already own high passing truly brings them to the next performance level.
The Newest Sub 3s, like Quatros, Five's and Sevens allow further tailoring of the in-room response with analog adjustable room compensation.
  JohnnyR
Audio Connection
Vandersteen Dealer
Dear @paulburnett : For some years now I own two Velodyne HGS-15 system wired in true stereo fashion, great great quality performers  Velodyne is out of the market but its subs are very good builded and does not fall down.

The next ones, even that are different models , can works for you better that the 2wqs or Rel. Yes comes with the high-pass we need with subs.

If I was you I will make a call to both sellers. The chasis broke that hadf those units does not affects its very high quality performance but its looking:

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis9d5bf-velodyne-dd12-12-powered-subwoofer-remote-as-is-distorted-sound-16972-subwoofers

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis9d5h1-velodyne-hgs-12-subwoofers

Regards and enjoy the MUSIC NOT DISTORTIONS,
R.