funny you just posted this. i just posted somethign about the vandersteen 2wq i just bought and am using with my old acoustat electrostatic speakers and they are fantastic. i got mine from randy at optimal enchantment in santa monica, ca (310-393-4434) and he can explain in excruciating detail why these subs are the ONES. if you live in the LA area you can stop by and hear these brats and judge for your lonesome. also, randy will lend you a demo if needed. people on audioasylum feel like randy and now i do about these things.