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Von Schweikerts VR4 JR's and SR's?

I have the VR2's very nice sounding speaker but like everyone else we all look to upgrade. I love Von Schweikerts line of products personally. I've been looking at the VR4 jr's and the sr's besides the price difference which the juniors cost 5k and the sr cost 12k. To me both speakers look the same but sonically is there a REAL big difference?

For those that have owned the VR4's I would love to hear from and I am learning so please dont flame me on my questions.

Thanks!
chgolatin2
hifipassion
7 posts
 
Chadnliz....Ozzy never owned the JR's. He went from Legacy Focus to the VR4SR MKII.
tvad
9,467 posts
 
Skip both and go for used VR4 Gen III HSE...if you can get beyond their appearance. In their used price range of $2500-$3000 they are unbeatable.

Folks forget the VR4 Gen III HSE were Von Schweikert's reference speaker just a few years ago. The model sort of put VS on the map. They're a classic.
newbee
4,093 posts
 
"If you can get beyond their appearance". LOL. My cats have been lobbying for these speakers ever since I put my Quad 63's away. :-)
tvad
9,467 posts
 
"If you can get beyond their appearance". LOL. My cats have been lobbying for these speakers ever since I put my Quad 63's away. :-)
Newbee (System | Reviews | Threads | Answers)
I can fully understand that. Perhaps it's because we trained our cat years ago to use a scratching post, but she has never shown the slightest interest in the VR4 Gen III HSE.

I'm fortunate.
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gammajo
798 posts
 
The advice here is good, Cbucki sums it up very well. I auditioned both and went for the VR4SR's, largely based on having a very large room and liking the type of bass foundation that the larger woofers can provide. Used MK1 versions of both these are an excellent buy. AND for me it has caused a bad case of upgraditis that I am thoroughly enjoying in that the speaker just keeps getting better at approaching the pleasure of live music as I upgrade equipment and wire. I will bet that I will be satisfied with the Sr4's for at least a decade.
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