How does Vandersteen 2CE Sig II compare to Treo?

Ha. Nice looking speakers. If the drivers are the same, I think richard's rationale for the box less design makes sense and the Treo is really addressing aesthetic and WAF factors, not necessarily sonics; wood cabinets do cost a lot.

They're not the same lower drivers. The 2Ce uses an 8" woofer and a 10" active acoustic coupler. The Treo uses a 6.5" woofer and a downfiring 8" subwoofer which is active.
Based on this, I would think the Treo would be somewhat more open and sound a little more like the Quatro.
For comparitive purposes, the Treo is closer in price to the 3a Signature. Since the 3a Sig was upgraded a while back, it would be interesting to hear that comparison.

I auditioned 2CE Sig II and 3a Sig. Though I like 3a Sig they are too big for my room. I would like to get 2CE Sig IIs but I got a categorical no from my wife.

Treo looks exciting but I want to know how it compares to 2CE Sig II and 3a Sig.

I recently auditioned the following speakers:
Paradigm Signature S6, B&W CM9, B&W 805D, KEF R700, Dynaudio DMs. I currently own Paradigm Studio 40v3 for fronts and 20v3 for back. I had them for the last 4 years.

I found Vandersteen to be a class above all the speakers I listed above. The problem is WFA!!.

Hence my interest in Treo anyone?

i love Vandersteen also and had the 1c, my cousin had the 2ce signatures II then moved to the quatros- great stuff. If you are looking for great sound and beautiful speakers look at Devore 8s or 9s for the wife.The only thing to worry about the Treo is the they are 85 db, not those most efficient.

Rugby1,

Does Devore 8s/9s voice similar to Vandersteens?, I like the expanded soundstange and control through the range in Vandersteens.

thanks for your suggestion.