Von Schweikert VR-2's

Has anyone heard the new VSA speakers that were released this year? If so, how do they compare to the rest of the line, especially the VR-4s?

smccull06-10-2003 7:44pm

cbucki Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 69 posts 06-10-2003 at 09:16pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The VR-2 is an amazing speaker. My 15wpc Cary SEI drives them with authority. The bass response is outstanding, and the musicality is pure. AVS himself wrote me a note stating that when the VR-2's are driven with SET's, the sound can favorably compete with his larger models driven with 200wpc SS amplification. I would be truly stunned if any speaker under $10K could better the all-around performance level of the VR-2. They are uniquely special. For reference, other manufacturers products I've owned or auditioned: Triangle,Silverline,Coincident,Thiel,Soliloquy,ProAc,Linn, Revel.
cbucki Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 69 posts 06-11-2003 at 01:44am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I went up to the $10K range because Wilson's Sophia was the only speaker that performed in a fashion similar to the VR-2 in my listening sessions(sufficient bass,non-offensive highs,3D soundstage). I was beginning to believe there was no easy, or inexpensive ticket to sonic bliss with my SET amp. I also questioned the purpose of the rear-ambience speaker, but it significantly enhances the soundstage. I will be curious to see how the professional reviewers evaluate these speakers. I have owned a few "Class A" rated sets, and none have been as impressive in my setup as the VR-2.