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Seeking informed advice on speaker acquisition (Vandersteen vs. OHM Walsh)

I bought a used pair of Vandersteen 2CEs about 6 months ago. They sound great to my relatively uninformed ears, but I would like to step it up. The Vandys are 25+ years old.
I have two speakers under consideration and would like input from individuals who have heard both. I am considering upgrading the Vandys to the 2CE Signature II model. I am sure the improvements in the last quarter century will greatly enhance my listening experience. The other speaker I am considering is an Ohm Walsh 2000. I have read many rave reviews on the Ohm Walsh and am seeking input from those who have heard both.

I would also like to hear from those who have heard both speakers, but have an alternative in mind. My budget cap is $3000. I prefer to buy a new pair, but I am not opposed to acquiring a used offering in great condition. I am in the Atlanta area if anyone has a used pair for sale.

My room specs are 18 x 15 with 7 foot ceilings.
System:Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II; Merrill Super12 Polytable; Oppo UDP-203; Parks Audio Hybrid Budgie phono
arturos73
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tomic601
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apples and salmon, they are that different......
i have not heard any current production Walsh speakers - I am quite familiar with them from years back and tge essential design principle remains.
i own 3 pair of Vandersteen, so I am biased.
Alan is fantastic to work with if you are fisiting HiFi Buys in Buckhead - we have bought quite a bit of Ayre, Aesthetix , Audioquest and Vandersteen gear from him over the years.
i have heard the latest 2 run with VTL and also w Rogue KT120 integrated in San Diego - not your Dads old model 2

enjoy your search
reach out if I can help in any way.
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tomic601
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hopefully I hear better than I spell.......
roberjerman
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+1 for Ohm Walsh's! I have a pair of the Sound Cylinders. They do sound amazing! 3-D imaging, performers right in the room! I own many speakers, the Walsh's might surpass them all!!
gdnrbob
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I am a Vandy owner and a bit of a fanboy. 
I also like the sound of Ohm speakers.
For me, it would depend upon the situation.
For critical listening and precise presentation, the Vandersteen's would be my choice.
If you want a more general presentation with room filling sound, the Ohm's would be a way to go.
Not that the Ohm's can't present a soundstage, the Vandersteen's use phase and time alignment, which produces a very coherent sound. The Ohm's are more like a direct/refecting speaker (think Bose)-The sound is nice and diffuse.
Just my 2 cents...
Bob
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smer319
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We just became Vandersteen dealers. Vandy 3A Signatures baby !
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