Vandersteen 2Ci

VR3
VR3 Posts: 28,822
edited August 2011 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
Just picked these up from Troy.

I experienced them - they sound pretty freakin sweet for the money they can be had for. Very nice smooth sound - great for those folks who like lower volume listening (they can still get down to business) but I feel they excel really really well at low volume listening and just are a treat to experience.

I am going to do $250.00 + shipping for Polkies.

This ad will be good for 2 weeks, after which they will be moved to Audiogon.

The speakers are basically mint - new socks... the stands show some wear but overall I would rate them a 8.5/10.

If the next guy decides to ship there will be a $50.00 packaging supplies fee. I like to use 2" thick foam that has a plastic layer on each side that is pretty freakin tough and it is 25 a sheet and it will take two sheets to fully package these.

Will post pics soon.

Thanks! :)

EDIT: I will not take "dibs" on these. I also will not drive outside of a 45 minute window to deliver these. At 250 + the shipping charges they are an incredible deal from what I have seen elsewhere especially in this condition!
- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,822
    edited June 2011
    I am also going to give a 24 hour dib to Conradicles as he expressed interest in them.

    Thanks
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,822
    edited June 2011
    This is a good representation of how I like to pack larger speakers --
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Big Dawg
    Big Dawg Posts: 2,005
    edited June 2011
    Any idea how much shipping to NJ would be?
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,822
    edited June 2011
    Hmmm...

    Give me 24 hours and I can get you a quote -

    From PREVIOUS shipping experience I would guess 65 per speaker + the 50 in packaging...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Big Dawg
    Big Dawg Posts: 2,005
    edited June 2011
    Thanks - I'll be looking forward to it!
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    edited June 2011
    I can attest to his shipping capabilities. Actually pro shippers can take a lesson from him on how to pack a large item!
    Klipsch The Nines, Audioquest Thunderbird Interconnect, Innuos Zen MK3 W4S recovery, Revolution Audio Labs USB & Ethernet, Border Patrol SE-I, Audioquest Niagara 5000 & Thunder, Cullen Crossover II PC's.
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,144
    edited June 2011
    Trey, can you post some pictures and also actual dimensions when they are on stands? I am very interested. No need to deliver, I can pick them up as you are only about 45 min away.

    Also, are the "socks" easy to remove and take pictures of the drivers? I was wondering if these have rubber surrounds or foam that is suspect to rot.

    Thanks!
    Eric.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,822
    edited June 2011
    16 x 39.75 x 10.25 inches + 7 inches or so

    The drivers use rubber surrounds

    The sock is stapled in place (see pics)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,144
    edited June 2011
    Interesting picture of that mid-range driver. The review I read at Stereophile said the 2Ci uses a updated flat surround mid. Are we sure these are 2Ci's?
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,822
    edited June 2011
    That is a flat surround
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    edited June 2011
    its a ci. stock. the other way to also tell is the sn i believe will have a ci in it. but from the pics and the stands its a ci.

    BTW for the price he is selling them, that was basically almost the cost of the stands alone!!
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,822
    edited June 2011
    I did a shipping quote and I was right on the money - 130 + 50
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,144
    edited June 2011
    I'll pass after much thought all day. Thanks Trey!
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,822
    edited June 2011
    All good!

    Thanks
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited June 2011
    Is your definition of mint my definition of mint? Aside from the stands issue is there any flaws on the wood?
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,822
    edited June 2011
    I have not noted any flaws in the wood.

    I will take pics of both tops - and the bottoms for you tonight...

    And the stands are still a 6.5/10 easy

    The speakers are in the same condition as they left Troys - which again are pretty dang close to mint
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Big Dawg
    Big Dawg Posts: 2,005
    edited June 2011
    I'd love to pick those up, but the shipping costs move the deal from steal to just okay - plus the risks of shipping, even when well packed. I'll pass for now. Someone's going to get a sweet deal....

    GLWYS
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,822
    edited June 2011
    thanks np
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,144
    edited June 2011
    Can I get a picture of the Sound Anchor stands that are included?

    (still interested lol)

    I know I should just buy these and shut up, but I have never heard these that I can recall.

    I'm afraid these will be a downgrade from my LSi9's which I absolutely love. But I could be totally wrong.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,822
    edited June 2011
    Yep - give me a hour or so
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,822
    edited June 2011
    Here we go!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Big Dawg
    Big Dawg Posts: 2,005
    edited June 2011
    Conradicles wrote: »
    I'm afraid these will be a downgrade from my LSi9's which I absolutely love. But I could be totally wrong.

    If I was within driving distance, I would be all over these. You really have nothing to lose. If you like them better than your LSi9s, you'll be able to sell the '9s for a lot more than you will have paid for these, and if you prefer the Polks, then you can add $100 to what you've paid and still pass on a killer deal.

    Plus, you'll get a chance to experience a classic speaker in your own system.

    Win Win.
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,413
    edited June 2011
    Conradicles wrote: »
    I'm afraid these will be a downgrade from my LSi9's which I absolutely love. But I could be totally wrong.

    Wrong
    Dodd - Battery Preamp
    Monarchy Audio SE100 Delux - mono power amps
    Sony DVP-NS999ES - SACD player
    ADS 1230 - Polk SDA 2B
    DIY Stereo Subwoofer towers w/(4) 12 drivers each
    Crown K1 - Subwoofer amp
    Outlaw ICBM - crossover
    Beringher BFD - sub eq

    Where is the remote? Where is the $%#$% remote!

    "I've always been mad, I know I've been mad, like the most of us have...very hard to explain why you're mad, even if you're not mad..."
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited June 2011
    They really look great Trey, having a hard time deciding since I have LSiM on the way. I would like to give them to my step-dad.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,822
    edited June 2011
    If you will pay for half my gas and throw in some RDO tweeters (I need 6) Ill hand deliver them to you ;)

    That sounds like a good deal to me! :D
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited June 2011
    You're making it very difficult now butthead.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,290
    edited June 2011
    He's good like that, Mark.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited June 2011
    He's quite relentless Tom.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,822
    edited June 2011
    love ya both!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,822
    edited June 2011
    Hey Mark
    I thought of ANOTHER sales pitch for you!

    Imagine, you would have like 30 minutes to teach me about why Tyler Acoustics is horrible! ;)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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