Brand new Vandersteen Model 2's

There is no new model 3, just the 2.  It's not close.  The Treo has the carbon tweeter and it makes a large difference.  The Treo was based on the 2, but using a cabinet.  He was able to do a lot of things with the Treo that he didn't on the 2 because of the extra money involved.  

Richard upgrades components all the time in his speakers/gear and don't say anything.  Many changes are subtle.  When he has whole sale changes, he will come out with a new designation.  That's what happened here with the 2's.  

Ct. Ok, model 2CE Sig. III. A slight slip on my part, but I think you know what I meant. I was only making an observation of the New model 2's SQ capabilities. I agree that the Treo Ct should be the better speaker, but How can you say it's "not close" when you haven't heard the speaker?

I know of a Vandersteen dealer back in the  Midwest, (where I bought my Treo Ct's) and he prefers The Vandy 3A's over the Treo's. You and I  would prefer the Treos, but there are people out there who have different priorities of the type of sound they like. It's just an opinion.

@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

Bob. As far as the comparison, I agree with you. This dealer is highly respected by Richard Vandersteen. Yes, I have talked to RV about this dealer. Goes to show ya we all hear differently. lol.

Guys, I'm basing my opinion on what I was told. Marketing wise, they could never have their 3300 speaker come close to the Treo.  There are so many differences when you add in how much more they can put into the higher priced speaker.  

That said, I bet the new 2's will be crazy good. When he upgrades components in one speaker, he ofter upgrades them in the other ones, but doesn't say anything.  How about this...I'd be in a state of shock if the 2's are nearly as good as the Treos, but they will most probably do some very special things (based on what I was told by someone who has been hearing them for a while now).