The Shape of the Watt / Puppy and Others

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!

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

Me, too...and me, too.

Please post your impressions of anything you get to hear.

I have heard the WP8, WP7 and WP6. The WP 8 are clearly better than the WP7 and WP6. More coherent, organic sound, and better, more refined highs with less bite. It's a slippery slope to make a WP7 buying decision based on hearing WP8, IMO.

My gut tells me anyone considering any iteration of Watt/Puppy loudspeakers will not be satisfied buying Von Schweikert loudspeakers; not because Von Schweikert wouldn't be satisfactory in every regard, but because the buyer will always be aware of the nagging "what if".

Are you going to be able to compare WP7 with VR4 SR loudspeakers? Unlikely.

So, what to do?

Pick one, and buy used. I'd suggest starting with WP7. If you have any objection to their sound, then sell them and buy used VR4 Sr.