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Best speakers for max. $3000?
Another vote, Vandersteen. 
What Class D amps will drive a 2 ohm load
Why do loudspeaker manufacturer's make ultra low impedance loudspeakers in the first place. lots of great speakers out there with easier loads to drive, many as good as, or better than Thiel. IMO. 
Klipsch K Horns (the new AK6)
"The loudspeaker requires corner loading for proper use, yet the Stereophile measurement were made outdoors."For a K-horn THAT makes no sense. IMO. 
Klipsch K Horns (the new AK6)
George, behave yourself. No one mentioned class D amplification in this thread....:-) 
Klipsch K Horns (the new AK6)
I was surprised in Art Dudley's response to the K-horns as "not having enough bass output." When I had heard them at a dealership the last thing I would say about them is they are bass deficient. If anything they sounded a bit mid bass ripe. But n... 
Buyer is claiming damage that was done by him!
When this happens, who is responsible for shipping??? 
Replacement for Vandersteen 2ce
The latest 3A Sig's have the newest 4 inch reflection free midrange, the same one used in the Treo CT's. I believe this new mid offers the greatest resolution the 3A ever had. IMO. 
Please Help Me!!
The devil always has time for idle hands.......BAH HAHAHAHAHAHA! 
Replacing caps & resistors on Vandersteens
Erik,If you are referring to Richard Vandersteen, he feels that if a person isn't extremely versed on electronic circuits they will not get the most optimization of boutique caps and would be better served using less expensive common capacitors. T... 
Speaker Recommendations - from Vandersteen 5As
bigkidz,Now THAT'S FUNNY!!!  :-p 
Speaker Recommendations - from Vandersteen 5As
ummmmm, I have a miles reward card, but I keep cashing in the points every now and then.... darn.... 
Speaker Recommendations - from Vandersteen 5As
I would love to go along with you guys, but living near Phoenix Az. makes the trip somewhat difficult. lol. 
Replacement for Vandersteen 2ce
How old are your 2 CE's? The newest versions are light years better sounding than the older models. But as John Rutan suggests, setup is critical, especially tilt back. I have the Treo CT's, and have never looked back. 
Amp recommendation for Vandersteen Treo CT
The Uniti Nova is more than twice the price. The Uniti Atom can play the CT's plenty loud enough. It's power limitations are only a problem if you want volume at live concert levels. I have listened to this combo. It is also closest to the OP's bu... 
Amp recommendation for Vandersteen Treo CT
+2, for Rogue Pharaoh.  Another excellent choice would be Naim Uniti Atom. Also Belles.