How does Vandersteen 2CE Sig II compare to Treo?


Seems like they use the same driver and the specs are similar.
miketuason
Treo is the Vandersteen new product.
See here: http://www.vandersteen.com/vandersteen_003.htm
Ha. Nice looking speakers. If the drivers are the same, I think richard's rationale for the box less design makes sense and the Treo is really addressing aesthetic and WAF factors, not necessarily sonics; wood cabinets do cost a lot.
They're not the same lower drivers. The 2Ce uses an 8" woofer and a 10" active acoustic coupler. The Treo uses a 6.5" woofer and a downfiring 8" subwoofer which is active.
Based on this, I would think the Treo would be somewhat more open and sound a little more like the Quatro.
For comparitive purposes, the Treo is closer in price to the 3a Signature. Since the 3a Sig was upgraded a while back, it would be interesting to hear that comparison.
I auditioned 2CE Sig II and 3a Sig. Though I like 3a Sig they are too big for my room. I would like to get 2CE Sig IIs but I got a categorical no from my wife.

Treo looks exciting but I want to know how it compares to 2CE Sig II and 3a Sig.

I recently auditioned the following speakers:
Paradigm Signature S6, B&W CM9, B&W 805D, KEF R700, Dynaudio DMs. I currently own Paradigm Studio 40v3 for fronts and 20v3 for back. I had them for the last 4 years.

I found Vandersteen to be a class above all the speakers I listed above. The problem is WFA!!.

Hence my interest in Treo anyone?