Many thanks to those who responded so far. A shrinking budget and listening interest prompted this thread. Misters Klein and Tubegroover seem to have this product down cold. Careful system matching seems to be the key. Unfortunately, I do not have the time or money to play "musical chairs" auditioning amps, pre-amps, CD players and speaker cables. This is not meant as a criticism or put-down of the above advice or the Vandersteen 2CE Sigs. I must for both monetary and time reasons "run" with my current electronics which are: an Aragon amp; a Conrad Johnson pre-amp and Sonographe CD player. They are dated hi-end, but hopefully worthy pieces to make the 2CE S's bloom. Nevertheless, I think both members indicated that these speakers pushed them to the limits of non-satisfaction before they made component changes, and then they came into their own. This is a bit worrisome to me, because I did not enjoy my last speakers in the last years I owned them, and so don't want to wait through a belated honeymoon period for the Vandersteen's. Like the Audio Physic "VirgoII" which I considered buying many times, the Vandersteen's seem finicky and demanding. I realize many great speakers have the same M.O., but I am not sure I am patient enough to see them through the parameters of my set-up and room. Thanks again, Jim
Vandy 2CE S or Gershman's Cameleon: High-End Spks?
For many months, I have seen much praise on this site for Vandersteen's 2CE Signatures. (also, many resale ads for them which makes one wonder.) They retail for $1549. So, can somebody tell what makes them so popular?? I gather from the discussions they far exceed their performance/cost ratio?? or are they just "average" across the board? ALSO,has anyone compared the Vandersteen's 2CE Sigs to the Gershman "Cameleons" which are $1799, and only a two way system?? I am curious which speaker would adapt to and perform better using hi-end electronics.
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