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!
mrbubbs

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Hello, I just asked this in another thread but...

Anybody know what upgrades were made with the 2ci and 2ce? I have read both Stereophile reviews and for the 2ci review it says that the midrange was upgraded but it does mention a tweeter upgrade. I remember reading somewhere that the 2ci is the model that Rich changed to a (3/4"?) metallic tweeter from the textile tweeter of the 2c. According to the 2ce review he switched from a 3/4" tweeter to a 1" tweeter after the first batch. So if that first batch had the same tweeter than what was changed from the 2ci????

Anybody prefer the textile dome tweeter over the metallic ones? I always thought that cloth was preferred over metal. This is my main concern.

I currently own the old 2c's and love them, but I'm considering an upgrade to a later model. The only other model I tried with my own system/room is the 2CE sig II's. All things considered I preferred my 2C's!

Thanks for any info.