Thiel CS 2 2 vs. Vandersteen 2CE


I like them both, but I'm curious to hear reactions to both. I'm currently powering Snell EII (which I really love; I've had Snell Es for almost 20 years now) with Forte F 55 and F 44 amp/preamp. 80% of my music is rock.

Thanks!
mockturtle

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I have been installing Vandersteens for over 20 years
and of course it all comes down to preference.
one comment above I am in complete disagreement with is the Vandersteen placement actully will work better in a variety of room placements.
Because of the staggered design front 8 and rear 10 tend not to one note bass overload the room and or compete with mid range definition.
I think we have taken in on trade over the years at least 2 pairs of 2.2 and 3.6 in applications where the Vandersteens were just more room friendly by design.
One of the best tunes to prove this is Allman Bros Statesburo Blues on the opening Bass line or Cowboy Junkies
Misguided Angel /Trinity Sessions.
Cheers Johnnyr
Thanks for your opinion and here i have to strongly disagree
Mayby 20 years ago this was somewhat as you suggest but the newest 2CE Sig 2s are a whole different animal.
The speakers drivers are way more sophisticated ,Cabinet bracing at bass now is over 1 inch thick add to this the smaller baffle area, easy amp drive capable, and a company that always sports form follows function designs.
Cheers Johnny R