Vandersteen 2Wq crossover

Once you are sure that the amp's impedance is 50k, Vandersteen offers, through its authorized dealers, the X-2 in-line filter. Cost is around $125.00. If you want to try and find an in-line hi-pass filter elsewhere, you can, but remember you need to match that impedance, and you want a first order hi-pass filter, hinged at 80Hz. A Vandy dealer might lend you the WX-2 so you can try different impedance settings to see what sounds best before ordering an X-2. But the WX-2 is not a very transparent x-over, it is only intended for determining what X-2 you should order. You can also keep an eye out for used X-2s here on Audiogon, but they don't come up often, won't always have the impedance you need, may be balanced, when you need unbalanced, or unbalanced, when you need balanced (do NOT use adaptors from one to the other), and the price usually isn't much lower than list.

I don't think Singer is a Vandy dealer anymore. I don't think Vandy has a dealer in NYC. In New Jersey, there are two: Audio Connection in Verona and Audio Nexus in Summit, both excellent dealers. Since there are no local dealers for you, one of these NJ dealers might be permitted to ship you the crossovers.

Congrats. The X-2 crossovers are pretty good, and very high value. The real magic, though, is the 2Wq. IMHO, this sub may be the most underrated product in all of the high end. I like my pair so much that when I upgraded from my Vandy 1Cs, I made it a requirement that whatever speaker I chose had to work with the 2Wq subs. The bass is deep, fast, clean and smooth from octave-to-octave. They blend seemlessly with my Ohm Walsh 2000s. For sure, the lower crossover point will not be an issue with your 2CEs.

Remember that every bit of music in your system goes through those X-2s. I used my X-2s for a few years, and recently picked up a pair of the Vandersteen MHP-5 active high-pass filters. My system has taken another step up the performance ladder, with even smoother sound, more detail, better note trails, and an expanded, more stable sound stage. I got them used for $450 through Audiogon, and I could not be happier. I did have to have the batteries professionally changed, however, at an additional cost.

Although I still need to address some ancillary issues in my system (ICs, power cords, speaker cables, etc.), I feel as if I am getting to the point where I will have little desire for major upgrades unless I win the lottery.

If you'd ever like to come to New Jersey and hear my rig, you're welcome. Send me an email.

I have heard the newer Moscode amps, and if your 600 is at all similar to what I have heard, then I would think your system must kick butt as it is. Enjoy!

Montaldo - The MHP-5s are adjustable, so if you can buy one, new or used, you kill two birds with one stone. Barring that, ask around for local 2Wq owners or Vandy dealers and see if you can borrow a WX-2. The dealer should do it since you will order your X-2 from him once you pick the value you want.

I suppose a first order high-pass filter of any origin would work, but the elbow must be at 80Hz, since the amp in the 2Wq has a corresponding rise below 80Hz. If the high pass filter does not match, you will get a net response hump in the 50-80 Hz range.

Stu - Enjoy! I absoluely love my 2Wqs. They are the Goldilocks of subwoofers. Not only is Richard one of the stars of the audio world, but his dealers, like John R. at Audio Connection are also excellent. Class acts all the way. I dunno if you like the music, but if you want to knock your socks off, once you have the sub dialed in properly, play some Bjork tracks with the strong, deep synthesized bass. Whoa!!!