Vandersteen 2CE or 1C for small room?


Hi,

I am considering Vandy 1C or 2CE sig II as my next purchase. I would like a speaker that would work in a small or large room. Would the 2's be too bass heavy in a small room(say 10' by 10')? Would I lose a lot of fidelity if I bought the 1C's?

Pete
petewhitley

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I've been weighing the same speakers for a just slightly bigger room: 12 x 20 with the speakers on the long wall. Is this still unrealistic amount of space for the 2CEs? What other recommendations do people have for that kind of space that's a step or two up from the 1Cs?
Okay, Unsound, I can believe the assessment.

So, if I'm looking for something for my room that's a above the 1C's (just for comparison sake), what would be on the list to audition? Is a good sound stage possible in a 12 x 20 room?
Budget would be anywhere from $900 to $1,800. Willing to go to the top end of that range if it makes sense. All my other equipment is used (MF 3.2cr amp, TAD-150 pre) and could go with a used pair, but I'm slightly weary of used speakers.
Thanks, unsound. You think the 2's could work with some room treatments? I only just upgraded to the Musical Fidelity A3.2cr amp, so I can't really justify upgrading again for the time being. I think they're rated around 130 watts per channel (at 8 ohms). Been reading about Green Mountain and the Meadowlarks. I'll look into the Dunlavy's.