2. speakers
  3. 134598-1644

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
audioconnection
1,271 posts
 
((((Just so we are clear, the same basic drivers and design are the same as before, but the real difference is with the adjustable EQ, correct?)))

NO
325-watt Bridged Power Amp with Regulated Switching Power Supply
 Its a big difference over 2WQ

11-Band Room EQ for Perfect Bass in Virtually Any Room
 
3 x 8” Cast-Aluminum Basket Much improved quality
 and stiffer composition /rigidity then 2Wqs,
 
 Cellulose-Fiber Woofer Cones with Ultra Long-Throw Motor Assembly

(((does that mean there will be a discount on the remaining stock?)))
 No
The 2Wq is now Discontinued as in RIP
 The Sub 3 SUB THREE the least expensive path to Vandersteen room EQ was the Quatro Wood CT at $14,600/pr. Vandersteen's legendary powered-bass with room EQ is now more accessible than ever!
  Best,
JohnnyR
AudioConnection
tomic601's avatar
tomic601
12,911 posts
 
Cool
Cats out the bag now
my guess is IF you want one of the old ones you get on the phone and call dealers
hope they have your wood, etc....
orgerwise wait a few months as many owners will upgrade.....

ctsooner
2,480 posts
 
The EQ made a world of difference in my room to say the least. 
ctsooner
2,480 posts
 
Tonic likes chasing the cat when it’s let out of the bag.  If you ask anyone of us who own the bassEQ, I would bet that 100% would tel you how worth it it is. I’m really looking forward to hearing it with a pair of Quatros lol. 
sunnyjim OP
927 posts
 

I WANT TO THANK ALL MEMBERS WHO RESPONDED WITH SUCH GENEROUS COMMENTS AND ADVICE.

UNFORTUNATELY, I FELL AND BROKE MY SHOULDER TWO WEEKS AGO  SO I MAY HAVE TO CONSIDER A SMALLER AND LIGHTER SPEAKER  NOW, I CAN ONLY PUSH  A LOAF OF BREAD FROM TE COUNTER TO THE TOASTER.

HOWEVER, I AM GOING TO LAUNCH A  NEW THREAD ABOUT A SPEAKER CALLED THE LARSEN 6.2 AND HOPE TO GET SOME FEEDBACK ABOUT   THEIR PERFORMANCE   THE REVIEWS I HAVE SEEN HAVE BEEN GENERALLY VERY GOOD.


THANK YOU AGAIN,

S.J.

More to discover