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Vandersteen 2ci used. Good speaker/bargain?

I've found a pair of Vandy 2ci just a couple hours from where I live. I'm interested in upgrading my speakers (bottom of the line Spica SC-30...a great budget speaker)but I'm on a serious budget. I have an NAD C340 intregrated amp and in a year or so will probably upgrade that as well. What do you folks think of the Vandy 2ci, made around 10 to 12 yrs ago, I believe. I probably can't put speakers any further away from the wall then 18 in to 2 ft. Room is about 14' by 16, with a cathedral ceiling (overall, very oddly shaped). I listen to jazz vocalists primarily--the Dianna Kralls, Stacy Kents--plus light jazz intrumentals. Also about what price should I pay for a pair in very good condition (stands are included). I probably can upgrade to something more expensive (presumably meaning, much better) in about 3 years, but in the meantime, I wonder if these might fill the bill.
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zenblaster
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Watt- lighten up, carrying a resentment over Viridian's opinion for NINE YEARS.
I would write Richard Vandersteen with any question I had with my Vandy's, he would always reply, in volumes.
Great sound, butt ugly speakers. I even tried with the socks down. Wife said get those !@#$% things back in the attic.
It wasn't until I had the speakers for a couple of years that I tried them with Bryston and Krell monos. They never sounded better. They will open up to another level with good powerful ss amps.
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