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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
gdnrbob
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Oh, that was you?
Great!
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cbucki
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"If it were me, I would get a 2wq sub or two and keep the 1ci's. You'll get performance almost as good as a 3a sig".

I would, but my amp (BAT VK3000se integrated) doesn't support a sub.

What I get now is awfully good, but my room could withstand a larger speaker with a touch more bass response.

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gdnrbob
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@cbucki ,
That is the beauty of the Vandersteen subs. You use the M5-HP crossover or get the fixed value crossovers. These are connected to the speaker outputs of your amp and allow the subs to work seamlessly with your speakers and relieve the amp from having to reproduce the low frequencies which are the most demanding.
When in doubt, call or message audioconnection, Johnny Rutan. He can give you the best advice on everything Vandersteen.
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ctsooner
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Oh, guys, I just realized that the OP is @sunnyjim was a Vandy dealer and lost the line.  He has an AX to GRIND, so I guess he goes on sites like this and bashes them.  What a tool!
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2psyop
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Yeah that seems likely since he has not chimed in. What a shame that people will do that. Vandersteen has, what seems, a very good reputation. The only thing I had heard negative was from my local dealer in Cleveland who felt slighted in a big way, because Richard decided to sell his lower line speakers on Music Direct (online) thus really showing some disrespect to the dealer experience and customer service he had provided for many years. BTW I bought my 2ce Sig II speakers from him and he really helped me find the right speaker. I know I would not have gotten any auditioning time or great help if not for him if I bought online.
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