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Finish Quality of Von Schweikert VR4jr's

I have had a pair of these for about 6 months. I am very happy with the sound quality, but not so thrilled with the durability of the cabinet finish. The scratch extremely easily. I have several fine scratches in the finish, and they look like crap compared to my former Thiel speakers. Those could be wiped off without fear of scratching, unlike the VR4jr's.

Gues the Made in China finish is the reason they are so inexpensive. Too bad, these will not hold value as they will look like old speakers that had a family of kids living around them.

Great sound, poor finish!
brrgrr
prpixel
826 posts
 
I agree. The finish leaves a lot to be desired. Nothing more than stained birch veneer with a very light coat of lacquer. However, I don't beleive that $4000/pr is inexpensive.
bundy
125 posts
 
Which Thiels did you have and how would you characterize the sound differences?
brrgrr OP
141 posts
 
Prpixil, You are right ...$4000 is not inexpensive. I was speaking in the context of the sound quality one gets for that price.And in that respect, I think they are a good deal.

Bundy, I have a pair of 2.3's , and was looking for a bit more output level wise, as well as trying to tame the top end a bit. Not sure if I've totally succeeded in the second aspect, as poorly recorded music still sounds a mite shrill at times, but I am happy with the balance of the VSA speakers as a whloe. I think the Thiel's image better, much better in fact, but it may be a result of my setup. I would love to try a high-current amp with both these speakers, something like a large Pass, for example....maybe when the finances are better.
Carl
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