I got to hear Richard's personal pair at the show in SF a few months ago. I didn't get to spend too much time with them, but I thought they sounded great. He was playing Norah Jones on vinyl. I may be a bit biased since I have owned a pair of 1B's for over ten years. So I like the sound of his speakers. I have spent some time with some Wilsons and they are a different beast. All depends on your taste. I have always felt that Vandy's sound like music. Go out and listen for yourself.