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Von Schweikert VR-1 speaker:quality sound or hype?

The discussion threads and forum occasionally make special note about the Von Schweikert VR-1 monitor speaker. Reviews I have read of this vintage speaker are very good. The speaker was issued in 1998, yet has built up a cult aura around its performance. I am curious if this admiration is justified or just nostalgic hype, considering the advances made in monitor speakers in the last 10 years which sell for less even new. Monitor speakers were never Von Schweikert's forte. Thanks
sunnyjim

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shakeydeal
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They are ok. Nothing out of the ordinary.

Shakey
shakeydeal
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"I would put them in the same category as Green Mountain Audio speakers"

That would be serioulsy funny.

I have owned several VS speakers including the VR-2. I know of what I speak. GMA speakers aren't in the same universe as the VR-1 and VR-2. To suggest such a thing is riduculous.

The VR4 Gen III HSE, the DB-99 and the VR4 Sr. would be more closely matched. Bt the only one of them I would even consider over my C-3s is the DB-99.

Think before ye speak.

Shakey

Shakey
shakeydeal
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"You must be the most intelligent, experienced, knowledgeable and golden-eared member of the Audiogon community"

I resemble that remark....;-}}

Shakey
shakeydeal
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"I have to take issue with Shakeydeal's response."

I don't know why you would take issue with it. I have heard both the Europas and the VR-1s and there is no doubt in my mind which is the better speaker. The VR-1 isn't bad, but the GMA is better. Then again, that's just my opinion.

So good luck to you with the Wharfdales.

Shakey
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