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Vandersteen 2CE Signature II: Is it worth the price of $2700? Why are so many for sale?
@gdnrbob, totally agree.  I’ve also benefited from his advice...when I listened that is.  Bought a few things from him as well.  Will again. He’s one of the good guys for sure.Enjoying your Bifrost MB you sold me.  Take care, David 
Vandersteen 2CE Signature II: Is it worth the price of $2700? Why are so many for sale?
@ctsooner ,  good one indeed.  Agreed,  Senor Rutan has a passion for this hobby that transcends his bottom line sales even.  Very rare in this day and age.I don’t mind if other dealers contribute as long as it’s clear they’re dealers and not just... 
Vandersteen 2CE Signature II: Is it worth the price of $2700? Why are so many for sale?
@smer319 Are you a dealer, an authorized one?  If so, how about some disclosure!? Oh, and this is a forum.....sales is over yonder. Thanks..... 
Vandersteen VLR Wood ..any love for these?
gcknapp.....great choice going with Senor Rutan’s advice.  I got mine from Music Direct.  Open box/demo pair.  If I was closer to John, no brainer.  Either will take good care of you.  Best and keep us posted.  PM me if you want.Regards,David 
Vandersteen VLR Wood ..any love for these?
Yes Gary.....I think yours may look even better as you’ll have some overhang of the speaker’s bottom.  I think they’ll work great.  Got my Lil Vandys in Cherry....open box with full warranty.  Saved some $ this way.  If you’ve no local dealer, loo... 
Vandersteen VLR Wood ..any love for these?
Gary, my top plate is 8” wide by 10” deep.  The VLR sit on them very nicely.  Just right for me.  I’m sure there are “better stands”, but I really like the Skylan.  Great bang for the buck I believe.  I have the two posts filled with kitty litter.... 
Vandersteen VLR Wood ..any love for these?
kansas400...hello.  I have my VLR in an office that is 11’ x 11’.  Certainly not a good room acoustically due to it being square.  Like Greg, I have them firing straight ahead...no toe in.  They are approximately 5’ apart.  Greg is spot on with th... 
Vandersteen VLR Wood ..any love for these?
Hi kansas400.  Currently I’m using mine sans sub in a small room.  I have them about six inches from the wall behind them.  I have them on 24” high Skylan two post stands.  I feel like I’m getting plenty of bass this way.  There is plenty “meat on... 
Vandersteen VLR Wood ..any love for these?
@drumsgreg ...totally agree with you.  These VLRs are just music.  Best... 
Vandersteen VLR Wood ..any love for these?
@kansas400 ....I was in your boat not long ago.  I had the Kefs.  Couldn’t resist the temptation to hear what all the buzz was about.  They were ok, but as Johnny R stated, there was that bass bump creeping into the midrange.I ended up selling the... 
Amps for Vandersteen 3a Sigs
Belles as well.  Best... 
Jazz for aficionados
@jafant ....Are you finally listening to your Thiels?  Did you get an amp/preamp or integrated?  What kind?  Happy Listening!!! 
Thiel Owners
How do your cs2.4se sound?  Got an amp yet? 
Speakers (and system) for a small-ish room
@arafiq you can check with Vandersteen dealers.  Many times they’ll have open box discounts.  That’s exactly how I purchased mine.  I speak from experience.  I had the LS50.  While they were good, the Vandersteen VLR are more refined, transparent ... 
Vintage Amps for Thiel 1.5
BAT or Classe.  Match these with some MIT cables and a tube preamp and enjoy.