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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
ctsooner
2,480 posts
 

Agreed, but tell that to Audio Doctor in NJ, lol...sorry, couldn’t resist. I agree though. Dealers need to disclose and also not sell. Nice of Rutan to offer to help even though he isn’t selling the guy anything.

Kharp, call Johnny and get those things set up correctly before letting them go. You will lose money if you have to resell and if you liked them in teh store, they should actually sound as good or better in your home. Did you use your own electronics in the store or something else?
carmenc
293 posts
 
@ctsooner ,  good one indeed.  Agreed,  Senor Rutan has a passion for this hobby that transcends his bottom line sales even.  Very rare in this day and age.
I don’t mind if other dealers contribute as long as it’s clear they’re dealers and not just popping in to sell something....like Sunny.  He’s about as much of a Vandersteen dealer as I am.

How have you been?  PM me when you can.  Someone we know is too shy to contact you.  Take care, David
gdnrbob
4,449 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
4,449 posts
 
Oh, that was you?
Great!
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