Vandersteen 2CE Signature III — video review on YouTube by Steve Guttenberg (1/15/2023)

2psyop, I can't say that "Richard never intended this model to compete with other well established and more expensive brands".  But some of his successful dealers did.  Back in the 1980s both Optimal Enchantment in LA and Havens and Hardesty in Orange County frequently demoed the current Model 2 with top of the line Audio Research electronics.  Some people questioned if that made sense, until they heard those systems.

Of course that was long ago now.  But Optimal Enchantment remains open, still selling both brands.

Thanks for all the insight!

I currently have 2 REL 9i subs so either the 2CE III or the Treo CT might sound just right with them.  Wonder if I would get my moneys worth getting the Treos since I have the 2 subs to potentially mate with the 2CEs?

Also have to find a selling source.  I live in Phoenix and nothing near here at all.  

tubular1

I just looked and was very surprised that there isn’t a dealer near Phoenix. Maybe Tucson?

Vandersteen dealers search https://www.vandersteen.com/dealers/usa

Stereo Unlimited
3191 Sports Arena Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92110
619 223 8151
https://stereounlimitedsd.com

Optimal Enchantment (Randy and Rocco) in Santa Monica CA are excellent. I bought my first pair there.

@tubular1 its worth a drive to San Diego, Stereo Unlimited demo pretty much everything Vandersteen builds. You are also welcome to hear my Treo CT w a Sub 3…. Sounds fantastic w same DNA as top of the line 7’s, which I also enjoy. Best to you on your musical journey !

jim

Thank you guys!

Would the Treo CT mate well with a McIntosh MC275 VI? Just looking at the sensitivity.