I too believe the Vandy KO is unlikely. The new speakers likely have a spike that at first seems like fidelity and in time you will hear it as artifact. First impressions are often misleading. Your amp may just not be up to the task for the 2CE. They do very well with Quicksilver amps, preferably at least 60wpc, 90-120 if possible. They do need some power to stand up and bark, or they will sound dark, muted, and lifeless. CJ amps seem to be a bit dark in my opinion, perhaps too much of a similar flavor there. For SS amps, the PSE IV, or V monos are great with the 2CE. There are may others which will work with that speaker. I think the new speaker is likely more efficent and sounds louder for that reason. Check the sensitivity of the new speaker. Do not make decisions too quickly, evaluation takes time....Jallen
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i bout a pr of technics sb-cr77 3 way at a yard sale. just out of curiosity i hooked them up vs my 2ce's, and in many ways they sounded better. they were louder, the hghs were clearer, the base was deeper in most music. i couldnt believe my ears. my wife listened and she said it sounded like the vandy's were on mute or diff volume or something was covering them. i do have sound comming out of the tweeter- so the speaker seems to be working fine I've never had a prob with them. cj is the power. im just dumfounded. in my mind the vandies are out. heeelllpp!!