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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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stringreen
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Audioconnection... you are a wonderful  asset to the audiophile community

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scottwsmith OP
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After another few days of listening, I am on board with these.  The system just sounds better, some voodoo stuff working here.  Mids are clearer, imaging much sharper, and when there is bass content, it's there, although understated.  Much different from any sub I have heard.  When I get my adjustable crossovers I will have more to report, but my system is sounding really great, better than it's ever been.  
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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
scottwsmith OP
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Got my crossovers today, set them to 100K as a start, Q is at 2.  Still evaluating, but all I can say right now is the Rockports are really singing.
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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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