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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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sunnyjim sorry to hear of your injury !!!! hope you get a speedy and full recovery!,,,,

small pair of Magneplanar might be easy to move and provide a very musical package, they will also ship a few models direct as i recall...

in a bookshelf i love both the small Kef, the Vandersteen VLR and Sonus Faber for musicality...
sunnyjim OP
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TO TOMIC601. 

THANK YOU FOR THE RECOMMENDATION.  THE MMG OR EVEN THE .7 MAY BE THE TICKET FOR NOW.. ALSO THANKS FOR WISHING ME A SPEEDY RECOVERY.

I WILL KNOW MORE TOMORROW WHEN I GO BACK TO THE ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALIST I WANT TO AVOID SHOULDER REPLACEMENT SURGERY AT ALL COSTS

BEST WISHES FOR THE FUTURE

S.J.

ctsooner
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SJ, good luck wiht recovery.  Totally sucks. I have heard the small Maggie on many occasions and if set up properly, they rock.  Just very good speakers.  The small KEF's just need to be uses with very good electronics to sound their best in my humble opinion.  if you have the right gear, they could also do the trick nicely.  Great recommendations by Tomic as usual.
tomcarr
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sunnyjim, sorry to hear about your injury. I always enjoy reading your posts. Hope you feel better soon.

Tom
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jafant
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Hang in there- sunnyjim.
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