Sepakers -vr5's or something along the 4-7k range


Looking for full range, full body, nice imaging and sound staging, good off-axis sound, fast and detailed.
At least moderate efficiency, tube friendly impedence.

Considering VR5's HSE or non-HSE, or sending vr4's in to get Mod5+HSE upgrade.

system/room/tastes info here:

http://cgi.audioasylum.com/systems/2709.html

KP
killerpiglet
I generally do like the VR sound, as does Mrs. Piggy.
We have a pair of 3's and a pair of 4's.
I figure "more and better of the same" then would be a good route.
Driver, the mod route was my original goal but with used 5's going for (relatively) reasonable cost I'm wavering. No shipping hassles and no down-time (well, I'd set up the 3's so that would not be all that horrible).

KP
Yeah, I even thought about the HSE 5's but the deciding factor for me was the bass. Maybe talk with Albert himself & get his input.
Anyone compare the VR5 to the VR5HSE?
Is the diffrence substantial?

Ljgj, not familar with speakers you mentioned.

KP
The VR5 HSE were designed specificaly with tube gear in mind.The HSEs are much more articulate,and transparent than the standard fives.No question they are also much quicker than the Gen IIIs,If 2 channel is the majority of your listening,than the VR5 HSE is the only way to go.If HT is more important,then the upgraded version is the way to go.Be aware you will lose you speakers for around 2 months.