VON SCHWEIKERT VR-1 OR PARADIGM STUDIO 20 V3

I have the VR-1s and love them. For reference, I have the Creek 5350 SE, NT 4000 with upsampler and generic cables (blue Jeans and homemade speaker cables). It does have a lot to do with the elctronics, but perhaps more with the room. The VR-1s are sold used infrequently so if you bought them and decided to sell them, you would find many willing buyers. My room is small and they actually sit in the bookshelves! It is my second system, and, yes, I do know what great audio sounds like! I was as surprised as you that they actually did sound great in the bookshelf. I do put them out on stands when I can. My favorite aspect of the VR-1s is their detail, soundstage and 3 dimensionality. I feel like I can see the players. I prefer them for small groups, vocals, strings. I do not prefer them for loud rock or large orchestra, in my room. I hope this helps you.

With respect for others opinion, there are few speakers that are superb for all kinds of music. If they exist they are very expensive and not in the same league as these $1000/pair speakers. Some compromises have to be made, especially in bass extension. This is the meaning of my comment regarding musical material and a match with speakers. For deep bass extension using the VR-1s, I have added a small REL subwoofer and it gives me a more pleasing range, suitable for rock, synth and even some classical music. All life is compromise.