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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
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
19,745 posts
 
Hang in there- sunnyjim.
Happy Listening!
sunnyjim OP
927 posts
 

THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO WISHED ME WELL; I APPRECIATE YOUR KIND WORDS

DON'T FALL WHEN YOU ARE 60 YEARS PLUS.  MY OPTIONS AT THS POINT.IS 1) TO KEEP  THE SHOULDER IMMOBILIZED TO REST IT IN THE HOPE IT WILL HEAL  2)  NEXT, IS SHOULDER REPLACEMENT SURGERY WHICH LASTS 3 HOURS, AND REQUIRES 6 MONTHS IN A SLING WITH A 4 TO 6 MONTH RECOVERY  ANY SURGERY HAS ITS RISKS SO I AM GOING TO HANG IN AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS

STUFF HAPPENS, BUT LIFE AND AUDIO MUST GO ON.

REGARDS

S.J.


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dougeyjones
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I own two pair of 2CE (black / tan) and have had the tan ones in dry storage for a bit waiting for the right person to gift them to. They’re the kind of speakers that sound so good that non audiophiles will sit down and suddenly start paying attention and asking questions. 

I truly don’t think you get that type of visceral response from non time/phase aligned speakers. It’s just special. If OP gets a pair, make sure to get the matching stands. Pro-Tip: Buy a large “dash pad” off Amazon and cut it into pieces, sandwich the thin rubber pad between the stand and bottom of the speaker, then screw them on. 

You’re welcome. 
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