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Vandersteen 2CE Signature II: Is it worth the price of $2700? Why are so many for sale?

I have seen several ads on both AG and Ebay for a "variety" of Vandersteen 2CE's  

Question: Is:the "latest version:"of the model worth its  $2700 price tag  considering the evolution of this design over the last 10 to 12 years

Vandersteen's website shares a few paragraphs about the upgrades made; but, has their really been notable or marked improvements in sound quality and overall performance?.

The amount of 2CE's for sale regardless of what version seems unusual,and even cautionary for buyers looking at a used pair ( taking into consideration age and condition)

Lastly, does this model compete with the performance of other speakers in its price range??

  Thank you, S.J.


 

sunnyjim
gdnrbob
4,411 posts
 
@carmenc ,
Don't beat up Johnny. He is willing to offer free advice.
I say this as someone who has benefited from his advice, yet never bought anything from him. He won't try to sell me anything I don't want nor pressure me to buy something I do.
I only wish I had the funds to buy new. He would be my first choice.
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carmenc
293 posts
 
@gdnrbob, totally agree.  I’ve also benefited from his advice...when I listened that is.  Bought a few things from him as well.  Will again. He’s one of the good guys for sure.

Enjoying your Bifrost MB you sold me.  Take care, David
gdnrbob
4,411 posts
 
Oh, that was you?
Great!
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cbucki
69 posts
 

"If it were me, I would get a 2wq sub or two and keep the 1ci's. You'll get performance almost as good as a 3a sig".

I would, but my amp (BAT VK3000se integrated) doesn't support a sub.

What I get now is awfully good, but my room could withstand a larger speaker with a touch more bass response.

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gdnrbob
4,411 posts
 
@cbucki ,
That is the beauty of the Vandersteen subs. You use the M5-HP crossover or get the fixed value crossovers. These are connected to the speaker outputs of your amp and allow the subs to work seamlessly with your speakers and relieve the amp from having to reproduce the low frequencies which are the most demanding.
When in doubt, call or message audioconnection, Johnny Rutan. He can give you the best advice on everything Vandersteen.
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