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Is this nuts?

Ok, have had Usher 8871 for about 3 years. LOVE the sound, love the looks. For some reason (audiophilia nervosa, of course) am having the urge to try the VSA VR4Jr, having heard so much about it. It is a considerably smaller speaker than the 8871, and the WAF would be assuaged by that.

But, given the price diff in msrp (4K vs 8+K) would I be trading down? I know I can get some on trial but to be honest it takes me more than 2-3 days to audition new stuff. A lot more.

Another speaker that I have considered is the Gallo Ref 3 but the WAF is totally in the hole on that one.

BTW, I owned Maggie 3.6 before the Ushers. Yep, WAF again.
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dlwask
270 posts
 
I've never heard the Usher's, but am very familiar with the VR4jr's. I find it hard to believe you will be wanting for bass and dynamics with the jr's.

At the $8k range, try the VR4 SR's. That would certainly be an upgrade in performance. They are similar to the jr's in appearance so if the wife can accept the jr's she should not have a problem with the SR's.
shaman
16 posts
 
You better get off the computer and look busy I think I hear your wife coming. LOL ...This thread should be titled do you have nuts? Tell her her shoes take up more space in the house then a pair of Soundlab U1's. Women on average live longer than men so find your sak and live!!!!
tomryan
794 posts
 
I was going to discuss what I think of the Gallo Refs but after Shaman's entry, think I'll go beat my wife instead...
shaman
16 posts
 
The Gallo Ref 3's are a steal for the price but until Ladies Home Journal does a favorable review on them they are out for me.
henryhk
648 posts
 
Resist the urge altogether. U love your current speakers, so why chg them?
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