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What don't you like about these speakers?

I will soon be able to audition the following speakers: Von Schweikert VR-2, Gallo Reference 3.1, and the Dynaudio Focus 220. My limit is $3000. I am not going to consider other speakers. I am not going to buy used. I want to support the retail audio shops. I live far enough away that I will have to drive 3 hours to Kansas City to a dealer who has all three set up. These speakers all get rave press and positives here, however, I am interested more in the opinions of those who didn't like them. I have Dynaudio 70s, which I like, but want to step up to an even better speaker. It's easy to get lots of positives, after all, we like what we listen to and have spent good money to buy. If there are specific problem areas, I would be interested to hear about them. Thank you in advance for your replies.
tgrisham
entrope
482 posts
 
Three places:

Sound Environment in Rockbrook at 108th and Center. Wilson, Ayre, VTL etc.

Custom Electronics 72nd and Pacific. B&W, Magnepan, Conrad-Johnson

Stereo West 144th and Center- Paradigm, Mirage, Anthem, Yamaha

in that order.

Your system looks sweet but I bet you wish that fireplace was in another room.

Ralph
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nrenter
691 posts
 
I didn't know about Sound Environment. Thanks. I bought my first set of speakers at Custom Electronics (Boston Acoustics A60s Series II) back in the late '80's. I loved those things hooked up to my Onkyo receiver. Receiver is still in use. The speakers are in the attic needing the surrounds replaced on the woofers.

The fireplace is the least of my concerns. It's the fact that my room is essentially a cube that kills me. I need to update my system / pictures. Things have changed slightly.
gonglee3
289 posts
 
I find the Dyns to be too hard sounding - the spring in the woofer is loaded too tight.

I miss the soft sound of audiophile quality speakers after awhile.

They do sound liquid though.

You said it's hard to spend $3000 - you might want to consider getting them used - you will end up with more quality - your ears will thank you.
mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
there is one problem with all of them--cones in a box. colorations without representation is tyranny on the ear.

listen to a non box speaker such as a magnepan 1.6 and then see what i mean by box colorations. dome tweeters may be hazzardous to your health.
tgrisham OP
1,179 posts
 
Mrtennis,

I have a friend in St. Louis who is a Magnepan dealer. He closed his shop but still carries the line. He is sold on them. He has a pair hooked up at his house, not sure which one. I have considered them and like the idea. I don't know if my layout presents a problem. I cannot bring the speakers out more than 36" from the wall I face, there is a 60 inch RPTV recessed flush in the facing wall between the speakers which projects 12 inches into the room (and I usually cover it when I am listening), and I sit about 11 feet from the speakers on a sofa. I'm afraid I won't know if they would work until they are set up. Maybe my friend would loan me his, but I know I can't order a pair just to try out. Any thoughts on my placement?
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