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Brand new Vandersteen Model 2's

I can't wait to hear them. I've been hearing about them for a while now and have been told that they are THAT good compared to the model they supersede.  The price only went up $100 which is typical Vandersteen.  I'm still amazed that they can offer this much value in this speaker.  I tried to find the thread on this, but wasn't able to.  I'm not the best at searching for things, but hope this thread suffices.  
ctsooner

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gdnrbob
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@tomic601 , @ctsooner , 
If you guys ever arrange a meet up, let me know. It would be fun to finally put a face to the tag- though I know yours, Peter.
Bob
gdnrbob
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I bet a Belles Aria Integrated would be a nice combo for the new Model 2. They certainly work with the VLR's.
Now that would be a very price conservative combo.
B
gdnrbob
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@tomic601 ,
And, don't forget Charlie Hansen.
Bob
gdnrbob
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@mr_m ,
I owned the 3a sigs before I bought ctsooner's Treo's (non CT).
I would seriously question the hearing of a dealer who thought the 3's were better than the Treo's- unless he/she was referring to the lower end extension, but on the whole, the Treo's outclass the 3a sigs, even without carbon tweeters.
Once again-
It's just an opinion.
Bob
gdnrbob
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It will be a testament to great design if Richard can continue to improve upon the 1,2 and 3's- Especially considering that the basic design was made more than 40 years ago.
My impression of moving from the 3a sigs to the Treo's is definitely an increase in refinement, which I attribute to the cabinet design.
But, if Mr. V. can make the bare bones 2's approach the Treo's, I will tip my hat to him.

Bob
gdnrbob
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I am definitely getting the new Sub 3's as soon as I can sell my 2wq's.

My Treo's fit perfectly in the space I can provide and the Quatro is just too deep to fit. The subs fit nicely in a corner near the speaker and aren't too imposing.
Getting them EQ'd to the room should get me pretty close to those Quatro's.
B
gdnrbob
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@ctsooner , @tomic601 ,
It would be fun to meet up, but I would really like to see/hear Jim's systems. Unfortunately, I hate airplanes, though with the current pandemic, they should be running less than full. Even so, recycled air usually makes me sick. 
Hmm, perhaps a road trip? I haven't done one in decades, and I'd love to see the country. Plus, my Audi TTS is a pretty nice ride.
Bob
gdnrbob
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@ctsooner ,
I think it would be a fun comparison if Johnny could set up a comparison of the new 2's vs. the old model.
Bob
gdnrbob
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@tomic601 ,
Are you available at both addresses?
B
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