I have owned both the 2c and 2ce. I have a friend that owned the 2ci. I am also familiar with the 1b and 1c. Which is better will depend somewhat on your room size and associated equipment. The 1c is easier to drive, has a slightly warmer tonal balance and will work well in a small to medium sized room. The 2ci will be much more demanding of room placement and associated gear in order to sound its best. The 1c can be driven by a 25 watt integrated amp or even a good HT receiver. I would not use anything less than a fairly high quality separate pre-amp and amplifier with the 2ci, and they will sound their best with tubes somewhere in the signal chain. While the 1c's will also sound great with tubes, I have heard them sound ok with good ss gear. When properly driven and set up, the 2ci will have deeper bass, more midrange detail and a bigger soundstage compared to the 1c. Both are very good speakers and value leaders in their respective classes.
New 1c's or used 2ci's
I have listened to both of the 1c and 2ce's but I am not in a position to afford the 2ce's. I did like the sound of the 1c's but I have beeen looking at used equipment and wonder if I would be better off with a pair of used 2ci's in excellent condition?
Also I do not know the difference between the two when it comes to internals. I do know the 1c's have (1) tweeter and (1) 8" driver, but I do not know what is in the 2ci's. And how they would compare sonically to the newer 1c's.
Thanks,
David
Also I do not know the difference between the two when it comes to internals. I do know the 1c's have (1) tweeter and (1) 8" driver, but I do not know what is in the 2ci's. And how they would compare sonically to the newer 1c's.
Thanks,
David