I know it's an old post but here is my 2 cents worth. I am an owner of both a pair of Vandersteen 2C and Vandersteen 2CE Sig (A version). Both are very very good speakers and I have A/B them a couple times. I would have never believed it until I set them side by side using the same equipment, but personally I prefer the 2C over the 2CE Sig models. To me the earlier version is brighter sounding more like Thiel or Hales and the later version is more veiled sounding similar to Gershman Acoustics.
Vandersteen 2C versus 2CI, 2CE, etc.
Tried searching the archives but didn't see exactly this question answered. I might be able to get a pair of Vandersteen 2C speakers for less than half of 2CE. I'd like to know if it's really worth it, though. I was able to find some specs for 2C and 2CE but I don't see any major differences from just that. I'm saving up for a more expensive pair of speakers but thought this might hold me over in the meantime. :) Thanks!