Vandy 2Ce Signature Vs. Vandy 2Ce


Has anyone done comparisons between Vandersteen 2Ce speakers (which I have) and the Vandersteen 2Ce Signature speakers which are Stereophile B rated ?
chander

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They're both extreamly inefficient and like lots of power and current to perform(probably because they have no cabinet?) Series 3 Vand-s have cabinetery for the woofer and tend to be more efficient and revealing i.e. to me making more sence than 2's. Used prices b-n 2's and 3's aren't that much of a difference either.
Folks! I've owned Vandys 1ce and the more power I've throuwn on to them the the more sound they gave. They like the high current as well since their impedance varies between 2 and 6 ohms. Vandys 2ce have the same load characteristics with extra driver and crossover. I've auditioned them to upgrade my 1ce and in the same setup with Rogue88 1ce sounded more dynamic and open. 2ce had their mids backed up or "hidden" inside their towers. Bass??? He..He... almost none. Now what's wrong in setup: Basis 1600? Benz Ruby2? Phonomena, AE3 or Rogue88?
I can say that 1ce can often sound better in the same setup than 2ce and 2ce sigs all together.