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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?
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You probably do have the wrong values...also, when were the batteries changed?
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Scott...don't you have batteries in the silver box where you change the input values?
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Audioconnection... you are a wonderful  asset to the audiophile community

Thanks
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Yes - use the spikes.   Isn't John the ginchiest?
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I tried Herbies underneath my Vandersteens....absolutely ruined the sound....Herbie took them back without comment.
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I was using the spikes under my 5A's as Vandersteen recommended.   I then put Herbies gizmos under the spikes as recommended by Herbie himself, but it definately was a very big step backward.
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