Is there a huge diff, between 2CE Sig II & 3A Sig?

Well, as I have learned recently, I've asked Richard Vandersteen if they made any changes on the 2CE Sig II since they started the production, and he said "absolutely" but didn't change the model name and this goes the same for for the 3A Sig. So, what he was saying is that the older 2CE Sig II is not the same as the 2CE Sig II NOW. I just thought I share this info with you.

Still hard to say the 2ce I was running quicksilver v4 on with kimber cable and a asethix pre amp and every change I made to the system herd the speakers where very transparent. As I said the 2wq made a big difference. The 3 will be a bit cleaner I think it is the sweet spot in the line.

Anyhow he is alwas improving little things. That does not mean an old set is bad. If it was a huge improvement it would dictate a model name change.

With the Velodyne, I would expect the difference to be smaller than if you were simply moving from 2 to 3 without a subwoofer. Depending on the model you have, I think the 2s and 3s may have the very same tweeters and midrange and I would expect very little difference in the range covered by these drivers. Now if no subwoofers were involved I would say you would get a noticeable improvement in bass and dynamics - but never would the differences be huge - a huge difference would mean leaving the Vandersteen stable, which it does no sound like you are interested in doing that. If you have the cash, why not? If you would be pushing it financially I would stay put.

I think the biggest difference is price.

You guys (or girls) really are not that knowledgeable about Vandersteens, and yet you give advice to someone who's serious about his question. Unsound...the name is perfect. The Signatures are individually tested in a chamber and have to pass the design guidlines. Not only is the Sig bigger, but cleaner, clearer, greater dynamics...all that you would expect of a Signature designation. Get on Vandersteen's website and at least read if you can't listen to one....but stay off this site if you just like to see yourself in print with no foundation of truth. Mike....call Richard...he's a really nice guy and let him explain what the differences are himself.