The Shape of the Watt / Puppy and Others

I have heard the Watt Puppy 8's. I did like the looks, and the bass quality was outstanding.

Then I started checking into the Von Schweirkert and others, they look so similair....

You guys hit the nail on the head about comparing the Von Schweirkert to the Watt/Puppys that would be a great challenge !!!

I guess this is my problem. The new Watt/Puppys go for ($$$$) 2+ times the amount of the Von Schweirkert.
I can afford to buy the new Von Schweikert but not the new Watt/Puppy 8's.
I thought about buying used 6 or 7 Watt/Puppy versions, but, again are the new Von Schweikerts the way to go.

My New Years Resolution ...I will do my best to find someone, someplace, somewhere that I can demo the Von Schweikerts VR 4SR Mk2.

Have you investigated flying to Las Vegas next week for a day to hear these speakers? Airfares are fairly reasonable on Southwest at the moment...

Tvad,
I wish I could but cannot get the time off from work.

My New Years Resolution ...I will do my best to find someone, someplace, somewhere that I can demo the Von Schweikerts VR 4SR Mk2.

Excellent plan. Also, would it be worthwhile for you to seek out a Wilson Sophia II for comparison? And if you don't mind another recommendation, try and hear a Joseph Audio Pearl. It's physically similar to the Wilson, and sounds phenomenal. Really an amazing speaker, IMO.

Just my two cents, FWIW.

Boa,
I have heard the Sophia 2 but I still preferred the Watt/Puppy 8.

Thanks for the Joseph Audio link. It looks very nice, I will seek out a demo of those also!