Do you know what they changed for the 886.2 version?
It looks like we get stuck with the old versions of these speakers, but they are still very good speakers.
How does the price you are paying for the 886.2 compare to the $1300 per speaker (in Cherry, $1200 for black or white) we pay for the 886? I like to think we are getting a good discount because we are behind the curve model wise.
I was looking for the Vento 886 in cherry finish among the authorized internet dealers in Germany, but at that time I they where out of stock and the dealers did not know when, if at all, they would be available. However, I got a very good deal on the Vento 886.2 in cherry and took it.
Apparently, this is one of the times it's cheaper to live in Europe when shopping audio gear
From an authorized dealer
Hifi-fabrik.de Vento 886 black the price is currently 845 Euro each, and that should be about 963 US dollars. That includes VAT of 19%. Even amazon.de is an authorized dealer and they have the Vento 886 black for 768 Euro.
If you visit the German part of canton.de you'll have more information that what's available on the English part, but Canton is stingy what is really changed, apart from cosmetics.
Google translation from the Vento 886.2: "
In addition to the first-class tweeter system made of ceramic and sound-proof titanium diaphragms, the Vento .2 series offers a new look with modern screw-less diamond-cut aluminum rings. In the low frequency range, the large floorstanding speakers feature a double-cone membrane with a continuous membrane surface, which together with the larger housing volume and a more powerful waist of the bow shape ensure even greater and more detailed sound."
What that actually amounts to in sound quality remains to be seen, or even if it's new features.
Edit: Removed pasting from description of the 2018 Vento series with respect to the 2011 Ventos that I clearly did not read properly. The Canton series numbering is pretty confusing.
