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Why do I see more Vandersteen model 3s vs model 2s for sale?

Just wondering about something I've noticed on the audiogon.com website over the past few months. It seems when Vandersteen speakers pop-up for sale a good percentage of them are the model 3's. Based off what I know about Vandersteen it seems like there should be a lot more Model 2's for sale based off of overall units sold. Anyone else notice this? What could be the reason?
I currently have the Model 2c's (SNs around 27K, I believe) and they are a great speaker. When I upgrade I either want the latest version of the model 2 (2ce sig II's) used, or used Model 3a sigs (also the latest version). I think the pricing would be somewhere in the ballpark of 1.8k for the 2ce sig IIs vs around 2.4k for the 3a sigs.
Would I be better or getting the model 2's or springing an extra $700 on the model 3's?
Just wanted to get some input on this. 3A sigs seem like the logical choice, but seeing so many for sale compared to the model 2's make me hesitant. Thanks for any insight.
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tomic601
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Mr_m

i agree, two issues
taste and I can say my Dad and I were polar opposites on wood, I have Americana sapwood wild cherry dining table that drove him insane... yet he love flame and Curley Maple in a flintlock.... go figure

knowing RV as I think I do, I am sure he would want to know about quality escapes, wood or otherwise.
he is out of email range for a bit ( I believe Munich show ) but factory open - I will let Jaclyn know

i hope I don’t sound defensive
i fixed my share of issues on $200 M product, perfection eludes all but God

yet we strive for it !!!

finally mr_m let’s inspect my veneer together over a nice red and some tunes !!!

mr_m
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tomic601,

I guess I got too serious here, and probably took myself too seriously. For that I apologize. I can see I got too defensive. I truly love this hobby and I know guys like you, Ctsooner, Bob, etc...etc...love it too. I would love to come over to your place to share some red and tunes in the near future. Life, and Vandersteen is good!!!!
Cheers,
Tim
czarivey
5,946 posts
 
5a is giant itself. Big heavy and very slow. Won't work in small rooms. You need at least 50 people auditorium sized space. In ordinary sized listening room 3a or quattros will dom.

gdnrbob
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@mr_m ,
If you are in the NY/NJ area, perhaps we can meet at Johnny's place this summer. I am getting a small group together when things slow down for me.
@czarivey , 
Though I wouldn't characterize the 5a's as slow, they are massive and I like to my speakers look nice-visually-in a room, so I would have to agree.
FWIW, when I was streaming music a month ago, I didn't realize that I had the volume up on the system downstairs( I am streaming to Bluesound Nodes in different parts of the house).
Those Treo's can certainly put out a significant volume of music. When I walked downstairs and heard them, I was set aback. It sounded like live music.
B

mr_m
1,900 posts
 
Bob,

That would be a great trip. Never been out East. I live near Phoenix Az. But would love to get near your area. That would be great to meet you, and to go to Audioconnection. Thanks for the offer!
Cheers,
Tim
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