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!
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Showing 1 response by downunder

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.