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Vandersteen 2CE Signature II: Is it worth the price of $2700? Why are so many for sale?

I have seen several ads on both AG and Ebay for a "variety" of Vandersteen 2CE's  

Question: Is:the "latest version:"of the model worth its  $2700 price tag  considering the evolution of this design over the last 10 to 12 years

Vandersteen's website shares a few paragraphs about the upgrades made; but, has their really been notable or marked improvements in sound quality and overall performance?.

The amount of 2CE's for sale regardless of what version seems unusual,and even cautionary for buyers looking at a used pair ( taking into consideration age and condition)

Lastly, does this model compete with the performance of other speakers in its price range??

  Thank you, S.J.


 

sunnyjim
sunnyjim OP
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THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO WISHED ME WELL; I APPRECIATE YOUR KIND WORDS

DON'T FALL WHEN YOU ARE 60 YEARS PLUS.  MY OPTIONS AT THS POINT.IS 1) TO KEEP  THE SHOULDER IMMOBILIZED TO REST IT IN THE HOPE IT WILL HEAL  2)  NEXT, IS SHOULDER REPLACEMENT SURGERY WHICH LASTS 3 HOURS, AND REQUIRES 6 MONTHS IN A SLING WITH A 4 TO 6 MONTH RECOVERY  ANY SURGERY HAS ITS RISKS SO I AM GOING TO HANG IN AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS

STUFF HAPPENS, BUT LIFE AND AUDIO MUST GO ON.

REGARDS

S.J.


dougeyjones's avatar
dougeyjones
163 posts
 
I own two pair of 2CE (black / tan) and have had the tan ones in dry storage for a bit waiting for the right person to gift them to. They’re the kind of speakers that sound so good that non audiophiles will sit down and suddenly start paying attention and asking questions. 

I truly don’t think you get that type of visceral response from non time/phase aligned speakers. It’s just special. If OP gets a pair, make sure to get the matching stands. Pro-Tip: Buy a large “dash pad” off Amazon and cut it into pieces, sandwich the thin rubber pad between the stand and bottom of the speaker, then screw them on. 

You’re welcome. 
ozzy62's avatar
ozzy62
3,151 posts
 
Yeah and it's only been two years and eight months.......
ctsooner
2,480 posts
 
Actually in speaking with Richard, time and phase correct speakers should never be used with spikes/stands that move at all (ie polymers and rubber).  He even makes special spike shoes that have a special felt on the bottom for speakers that are on solid surfaces like hard floors or granite (I use granite on my Quatro CT's).

If you love the sound with the rubber pad that's cool and how you like your ice cream, but I'd typically tell someone who's trying to set them up the way they are designed to try that first.  Can always try the rubber pads and see which flavor of the rainbow they like.  

Just another thought.  All good and love seeing how others set them up.
oregon1911's avatar
oregon1911
16 posts
 

Been running the Vandersteen 2 Ce Sig II for 5 years with a tube pre and power amp, they sound FANTASTIC in my 200 sq/ft room. Highly recommended for the "budget" audio enthusiast. Placement is important for proper bass response, plus, run 'em on the stands/spikes in a carpeted room..

Enjoy

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