Von Schweikert VR-4jr owners, your thoughts?


Hi, I was just wondering if there were any new VR-4jr owners here? And what do you think of them?
Are they worth the asking price... and more?
What are their strengths? Weaknesses?
And what are you driving them with?
Thanks for any input you may have.
Regards,
geoh
geoh
I've had mine for about 1 month but just re-configured my room last weekend to take advantage so I am still hunting for the perfect placement. I am still breaking in Analysis Plus Oval 9 bi-wire cables and Analysis plus interconnects. I also went with the VR-1s for rear surround and LC-15 center channel for HT. I use sunfire 200W amplification. I am upgrading from Tannoy Mercury 4 so the difference for me is substantial. I auditioned other speakers including MA GR60, SF GPH, B&W 804, 703, Tannoy TD 10 and Eyris DC, and Vandy 2ce and to me the 4Jrs were substantially better and I heard it immedietely. So far I have been truly amazed at what I am hearing from nice smooth highs down to solid bass. I was listening to a lot of multi-channel SACD but have now been sticking with 2 channel since these sound so damn good. VSA seems to be a very good company and has been very helpful with placement advice and support.
I am using Analysis Plus Solo Crystal Oval ICs and Speaker Wire. It's a pleasant, neutral cable.
Your amp choices are really unlimited with these speakers.
It will really come down to your personal sonic preferemces.
I won't go into detail, but my dealer told me that Von Schweikert only made 100 of these off the bat and they are incredibly in demand. They approach the vr 4 gen III, and for the price are an absolute value. Mine aren't even broken in yet, but I think these speakers are on the threshhold of the high end vs value curve. In other words, they are amazing for $4k. I want to go nuts and say they are the most incredible speaker, but I know that's just my emotions talking, I couldn't be happier and they only have 20 hours on them. Not even close to broken in. Enough said.
I've had my pair for about 2 months now and they really are fantastic speakers. Seems to be a lot of commonality here with electronics and cables. I'm using a BAT VK300se integrated with Analysis Plus Solo crystal cable and IC's. I've also filled the cavities with play sand (a 50lb bag with suffice for the pair). The sound is detailed, warm and dynamic.
I just came from the Audio Show @the Hilton in N.Y.
I spoked with Albert V.S. a nice man also cool. The speaker V.S. VR-4jr blew me away,inlove at first sight. I even took cd's with to test a few speakers, but these speaker sound wise stood tall over all the rest for the size although out of my price range. Albert gave me an Ideal he said use the payment plan via the credit card. so I going to clear some of the c.c. Either trade,sell or etc my Definitive Tech BP2002TL and catch up with the Big Boy. I cannot get over how these these Von Schweikert VR-4jr sound and I heard alot of HighEnd Speakers and other Audio Electronics. I also went to Las Vegas CES and THE SHOW this Year Jan 2004. If any one hear of any discount let me know. Still inlove with Von Schweikert VR-4jr Speakers.

Stephen
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