Finish Quality of Von Schweikert VR4jr's

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

What do you expect for something that costs all up including the cheap labor about 300 bucks + shipping. Rest is profit. They should be a lot cheaper.
How is the VR4jr better value than say the gallo ref which is substationally cheaper.
BTW, I used to own the made in USA VR4.5's. The laquer (seemed like only one layer) they used cracked, the wood veneer finish started to almost peel off the cabinet so the finish was like having small waves of veneer.

My Vienna speakers are real grade furniture and still look brand new after 2 and half years.

I have the VR2's, and agree that the laquer is easily scratched. I've had to be very careful around the binding posts to avoid marking them, especially if using stiff speaker cables.
As far as high current goes, I'm finding that while they sound good with average powered amplifiers, the bigger the better. I was surprised at how power hungry the VR2's are...an amp with lots of current will bring the speakers alive. Couldn't believe what I had been missing when I bought an amp that could deliver the goods.

Mike

I have VR4jr's in black powered by a Parasound Halo A51. One of the reasons I selected the black finish is it appears to be more durable than the other finishes, although perhaps not as attractive when new. This is not a high gloss lacquer; in fact, it looks more like paint than a stain or oil finish.

The Parasound Halo amp with high current capability and 250 watts per channel is a good match for the VR4jr imho.

They are fine to me. When I buy audio equipment, I'm not looking to pay for furniture. I want the best sound shoved in to a budget package. I'll put the lead shot in to save a little more. That's why it is "jr" (just right). If you want everything top of the line quality, then take a look at Von Schweikerts $100,000 speakers.

Rob