@arturos73 I currently own the Vandersteen 2ce Sig II’s.
In general I like them but there are things about them that I find frustrating. I do find them at times to be somewhat lacking in detail. Example: I am a drummer, when I put on a Police record I expect to hear Stewart Copeland’s hi-hats and all of the nuances and intricate patterns he plays. With the Vandy’s these details are very difficult to hear.
Also, I don’t really enjoy listening to any recordings that aren’t hifi audio quality. Examples: Steely Dan, Dire Straits, Feetwood Mac, etc. I suppose it could be a case of garbage in/ garbage out and that the Vandy’s are accurate revealing the quality of the source material.
Also, I have found that they don’t really "come alive" unless you goose them a little bit (could be my amp/room/source?). Even with these perceived issues, I have had some amzaing listening sessions and do enjoy many aspects with the Vandy’s.
On the plus side they image like no other speakers I’ve heard! Also they have plenty of slam to them. Put on a recording like ZZ Top - La Grange and they will blow you out of your seat.
As for the Ohms. A few months ago I went to their faciltiy and had a chance to demo the Tall 1000’s. These speakers are very FUN speakers to listen to. You could put on just about ANY recording and they make them sound good. I put on Bill Evans - Sunday at the Village Vanguard and heard the low din of patrons talking and glasses clinking. Also as mentioned, with their dispersion pattern and single driver, the sweet spot is literally everywhere.
On the negatve side, I found their sound rather reflective and not direct - diffuse if you will. Kind of a little bit hollow, perhaps lacking in midrange. And they definitely did not have the "slam" of the Vandys. Now in fairness, the Ohm facility is not ideally suited for critical listening. It’s essentially a warehouse. Also the amp was very low end. At times, I wonder how the Ohms would sound in my room with my gear.
Any way, I hope this helps. Good luck on your search...
