Vandersteen 2WQ


Has anyone had any luck blending the Vandersteen 2WQ sub with any speakers other than the Vandersteen models?
timo62

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The 2WQ is a fantastic sounding sub. It is nice to know that it blends so well with many other brands of speakers. I use to own one when I had my 2CEs. That was the best sub I ever heard.
Bondmanp , do the mains have to go down to 40hz? What if they do not? Is that a factor as to whether or not the 2wq will blend with certain speakers?
I heard the 2WQ goes well with Proac and Maggies. I was just curious what other folks have experienced.
Bob , It sounds like you never owned a 2WQ subwoofer.

I owned just one 2WQ for years and was completly happy with its performance and blend.
I was able to move it around the room for different bass response. A 25ft pair of cables come with each 2WQ sub so you can move it around the room. It does not need to be close to the speakers whether you have one , or two subs.
Bondmanp,
Thank you for the information and feedback. I have a 2WQ being built right now at Vandersteen. Should be shipping soon along with the M5-HP Crossovers. It is a great sub and I am looking forward to hearing it in my system again.
Bob_reynolds ,
Vandersteen 2WQ is made and designed for Vandersteen speakers. The point of this thread and original post, was to have some input as to what other brand/models of speakers ( Other than Vandersteen)have blended well with the 2WQ.
I have owned the 2WQ and used it with the Vandetsteen 2CEs and loved what it added to the musical experience.
Do you really feel what you have posted here has answered this question?
Actusreus , What equpiment do you use? You will need a Preamp and Amp combo to use the Crossover , or a external processor loop on an intergrated amp.

It is a easy set up and you will benefit from the extended bass. The 2WQ will tighten up the bottom end and add a lot more detail.
It has a Q control to adjust from 1 to 10. 1 being a tighter bass response and 10 a looser response depending on your room and personal preference. The output level of the 2Wq can be adjusted to match speakers with an efficiency rating
of between 82dB and 100dB. You set this to match your speaker , or to use to match volume level of speakers. Plus , you can move the sub itself to adjust bass response.

I have Vienna Acoustic Mozarts and have a new 2WQ due to arrive very soon. I am getting this sub to compensate for loose bass resonse at times from my speakers and to add more lower bass detail.
The Vandersteen 2WQ is a great sub. I am using The Vandersteen M5-HP crossover with my Conrad Johnson equipment into my Vienna Acoustics Mozart Grands/ 2WQ. Sounds great! I was able to blend the 2WQ very easy with my VA with the help from the M5-HP crossover , sub controls -sensitivity control (volume) and the Q control ( Loose to tight sound) and placement of sub in room. I have been using the 2WQ for several months now.