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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
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tomic601
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to the OP

are we helping at all ? God i hope so, this is after all supposed to be fun

re Emminent, not my first comment to this effect, magic in right room with 5’ ish behind the....heard a pair at appointment only place in Chicago.....

aint it great to have choices...

as for an imaging anomoly with Vandersteens....yes that sounds odd...they are known for a deep deep soundstage - why great pains are taken to preserve time, phase and a unified wave launch....
mr_m
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tomic601,
+1000
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hifiman5
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@twoleftears   Very unusual description of Vandy soundstaging.  Not doubting you, but something may have been less than optimal there regarding set-up or system synergy.
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1graber2
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The 2C/Es are one of the best, if not The Best selling, high end speaker of all time. 
Thats why so many used units are for sale.

In fact, we should thank Vandersteen for this design recipe. Think how many audio listeners got into high end b/c they could afford a very competent speaker like the Vs. I mean, V hit the nail on the head 40 years ago with their design. God bless em. 
phastrone
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Big Plus one, 1graber2...
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