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Vandersteen Model 2D?

Just wondering if anyone might have some insight on what might be next for the model 2 series: either when a new revision might come out and what possible features they might add.
Seems like the model 2ce sig IIs have been out for about a decade now? (please correct me if I'm wrong) Do you think the next major revision is around the corner? 
You think it will be called 2ce sig III? I personally like the idea of a model 2D.
As far as upgrades, might a carbon tweeter be a good idea? I think it's likely important that Vandersteen keep these below the the 3K price point, so perhaps that is out of the question.
I know the model 2's are the quintessential all-arounders, but if there is a weakness, would the consensus be that is the tweeter? If so-it seems like that would be a good area to focus on.
Just having fun kicking around ideas for new model 2s. Looking forward to hearing others thoughts
 
bstatmeister
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tomic601
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yes i thought we were essentially on same page and if we use the 5a carbon it flips 2:1 ish the other way, also not fair...

not many choices IF one values both....

i am excited about some emerging technology in both materials and process that might get the rather significant cost savings needed to compete with woven prepregs, etc...

i think if we look at the real costs ( capital opportunity ) machined aluminum is pretty expensive
wish Jim T were here tho.....

i think at these  levels of performance ignoring the cabinet is perilous also...

not to beat a dead horse but it is freaking amazing the value in a pair of 7’s
just try to find a used pair....candy everybody wants to quote a band I enjoy
bstatmeister OP
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Hi tomic, when you say this:

VLR with carbon tweeter coming soon !!!
What you reckon the price might be on these? (I realize you wouldn't have anything specific, but I think you might have a good ballpark idea ;) ) You think it might double the price of these $1400 speakers?

And if the VLRs can have it why not the Model 2s? Surely that would justify a model 2D.

I wonder if RV could implement a model 2 CT for under 4K?
I think that would be a big seller, but might be encroaching on the Model 3 a tad..
beetlemania
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I wonder if RV could implement a model 2 CT for under 4K?
IIRC, the price increase from Treo to Treo CT was about $1000. The XO probably also would need to be tweaked or further optimized. Is there really a market for a $4K Model 2? Maybe.
It might also be that RV thinks adding the carbon tweeter is reaching a point of diminishing returns for that product. I know, for example, that he thinks the Treo cabinet is a big jump, sonically, from what he can achieve in the 2 or 3. The Sig II is a really good speaker. RV probably figures serious listeners wanting an upgrade will pony up for the Treo CT.
What *I* would like is a Treo CT with a carbon midrange. But that would probably retail for >$15K and that's out of my budget!
cedargrover
302 posts
 
My guess is somewhere very close to $2195:

http://www.audioconnect.com/product/vandersteen-vsm-signature-ct/

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tomic601
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when I spoke w Jaclyn at Vandy she said: “ no release date, no price just yet” re the VLR with CT and I also believe a change in sourcing to Scanspeak....

this really is just my two cents worth, RV  fights every day to build in usa and deliver exceptional value, the 2 really is high end on a beer budget, my guess is $4 k starts to push beyond that.....


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