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

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. 

Yeah and it's only been two years and eight months.......

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.

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

From what I've read regarding Vandersteens is that to get the full potential out of them they must be bi-wired. No jumpers. No internal bi-wire cables. Two runs of cables from the amplifier. That increases cost. Doesn't say you have to do it but from what I'm told the  difference in sound is significant

They also require a certain size spade to fit so if you already have a set of speaker cables you either must have them reterminated, use adaptors or bare wire.

I'm considering auditioning the Treo CT but having to take into consideration the above is definitely a barrier to me doing so