Von Schweikert VR-4jr owners, your thoughts?

I agree with Hooper. The difference between the 4 and 4 jr are very minor.

The midrange is a bit back on the jrs (when the rear ambiance driver) is used. However, I think it is because the soundstage is deep (past the back wall). In that respect it is how is should be. If the rear ambiance driver is turned off then the soundstage is smaller and the midrange is more present.

So I don't see it as a problem or inacuracy. It is a tweak to customise what you hear.

I still get goose bumbs when I hear a well recorded LP. I didn't expect that for $4k

Mid-bass recessed? I believe Gp1 is the first audiophile to say this. What do the rest of you think? Perhaps the very good depth of the speaker does bring the soundstage back a bit, is what I am gathering. Well, let's just bloat it up a bit with a bloomy tube preamp or amp! That's what I call customizing the sound.....

Robm321,
What spikes did you use to replace the VR-4jr spikes with? Are you happy with them? Do you know the thread size of the spikes? Thanks

ELB.. Contact VSA. They will send you a pair of the new spikes at no charge. Just got mine this week, and they are a major improvement.

Carl

I've heard the VR4 III HSEs in my buddy's place and they were amazing. To think they only had about 20 to 30 hours on them the first time I heard them. Right now, they have over 100 hours or so on them and they sound even better. Mid-bass and bass is just to die for. Mid and highs are also great.

Just like what all the reviews say, they are very versatile speakers. From Electronica to jazz quartets to Orchestral music ... simply outstanding. And the way the VR technology just fills up the room and does away with that sweet spot ... amazing.

If the musicality of the Jr's are 70 to 80% of the VR4 HSE's, then they should be awesome.