Brand new Vandersteen Model 2's

Has anyone actually heard the new ones yet

So far only the dealers.  Oh, of course Richard, Brad Richards kids, etc..... lol... I was told that these are on another level than the last version.  He's using top of the line components in that crossover.  The caps and inductors are VERY expensive, even at the number he purchases.  The amps are also upgraded, so even the bass will be much better.  This is probably why he gave it the new designation. 

I personally can't wait to hear it.  Put this with an all in one integrated/streamer and what a system you can have at various price levels (depending on whether you want a Rotel all in one or an NAD or Hegel or even better. 

Can you get Carbon speaker Drivers with this new Model 2ce signature III 's ?.
  
I would buy a pair right now if I could get Carbon speaker Drivers with these new speakers!.

I had talked to Richard Vandersteen about this and he said the cabinets of the model 2 were not inert enough, that is, not controlling vibrations as well as the more expensive models (Treo Ct., Quattro Ct Wood, etc.} which would impede the performance capabilities  of the carbon drivers. Specifically the carbon tweeter. He also said it would make the model 2 excessively expensive, which is not one of the goals of the model 2.

I bet a Belles Aria Integrated would be a nice combo for the new Model 2. They certainly work with the VLR's.
Now that would be a very price conservative combo.
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