Your thoughts on Vandersteen 2C Loudspeakers.

TheMaster
TheMaster Posts: 184
edited December 2003 in Speakers
Has anyone heard of the Vandersteen 2C Loudspeakers? I am clueless about the speakers but noticed many possitive reviews from satisfied owners. I've met this cool person( at his early-mid 30s) a couple of nights ago who's very inteligent in audiophiling like many of you guys in this forum. The man must have enjoyed talking to me in which he offered sell me his mint condition Vandersteen for $400.00. It seems like a good deal to me after reading this reviews from Sterophile and Audioreview websites. What do you think guys, I would preferr the SDAs but, the pocket is not too deep enough for it. Thank you.

Stereophile Loudspeaker Reviews

Audioreview Vandersteen

Glenn
HT:

DENON AVR-3803
DENON DVM-1805
SONY DVP-NS300

SONY 36' HDTV Wega

ADCOM GFA-555
ADCOM GFA-555
ADCOM GFA-2535
ADCOM ACE-515

POLK RTi70's (Bi-Amped)
POLK CSi40
POLK FXi30's
POLK RTi38's
POLK CSi20
POLK PSW 450
SVS PB2 Plus

2 CH Stereo:

AudioSource Pre/Amp 1
Hafler DH-500
Sony CDP-CX235
Monster Cable HTS3500

SDA SRS 2.3tl
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  • pjdami
    pjdami Posts: 1,894
    edited December 2003
    Vandersteen is a very highly regarded speaker manuafacturer. Very nice speakers and at that price if they are really "mint" then those are some gems. I listened to some earlier this year and liked their neutral character. From what I recall similar to LSi in sound ... kind of laid back and warm sounding compared to some of the "brighter" sounding speakers out there like Paradigm and B&W.

    At that price and in mint condition, you shouldn't have any problems getting rid of them if you want to go to SDA later.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,690
    edited December 2003
    FWIW,

    VANDER SPK, 2C

    Description: 8" WOOFER, 4.5" MIDRANGE, 1" TWEETER

    Manufacture Years: 1980 - 1989

    Additional Information:

    Retail
    MSRP: $1,200.00
    USED: $400.00
    Wholesale
    Mint: $240.00
    Average: $140.00

    They are a respected speaker company, but I would suggest you listen to them first if at all possible.
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  • TheMaster
    TheMaster Posts: 184
    edited December 2003
    wow, thanks for the numbers F1. Have you listened to these speakers before? What impression did it leave you with?

    Glenn
    HT:

    DENON AVR-3803
    DENON DVM-1805
    SONY DVP-NS300

    SONY 36' HDTV Wega

    ADCOM GFA-555
    ADCOM GFA-555
    ADCOM GFA-2535
    ADCOM ACE-515

    POLK RTi70's (Bi-Amped)
    POLK CSi40
    POLK FXi30's
    POLK RTi38's
    POLK CSi20
    POLK PSW 450
    SVS PB2 Plus

    2 CH Stereo:

    AudioSource Pre/Amp 1
    Hafler DH-500
    Sony CDP-CX235
    Monster Cable HTS3500

    SDA SRS 2.3tl
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,690
    edited December 2003
    Glenn,

    I listened to the updated version, the 2Ce I believe it is called. While not my beloved SDA's I thought they sounded pretty good. I don't think for the price you can go wrong, but try to listen to them first. I thought they sounded better with classical than rock, but that could have been any number of factors including my mood at the time. Also, no harm in asking if he'll take $350.00 for them. If you do get them, we expect a review. :)

    Jesse
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