VSA VR4 SR or JR as a match to my system and room


I want to replace my Totem Forests. I'm using a DK MkII with an FMJ23 CDP. My room tends to be brightish (lots of glass and wood) and is about 19x28x14(vaulted - approx 6000+ sq. ft.). My listening tastes are eclectic with an emphasis in Jazz and Classical, but I also like to blast alittle rock now ant then. Would the VR4 SR or JR be a good match?

Other contenders include Proac R38 (there is a dealer near by) and Merlin, but I'm just at the beginning stages of this illness and am open to other suggestions ($5 to $10K range).

BTW, I have wanted to listen to a pair of VSA VR4 SR or VSA VR4 JR's based on comments on the discussion forums. However, living in the Canadian Rockies does not bode well for having access to dealers. I've now sent two E-mails to VSA to find the nearest dealer (e.g., Seattle??)across the last two weeks but have not heard a peep from them. From what I've read, VSA seems to be a good company to deal with; however, my experience is making me wonder. Any comments regarding VSA customer service?

Thanks

John
johnrob

Showing 1 response by gregm

Canada has a number of good speaker manufacturers -- esp given the testing facilities available. Presumably, Canadian products will be easy to access (ditto with customer service).

Your room is big and can accomodate most, if not all, commercial speaker systems available at your price point.

As you listen to classical, a larger -- rather than small & dainty -- product would be preferable. Especially, you'll have to satisfy yourself that the lower mids (midbass) to bass region is acceptable and blends seamlessly with the "mid" frequencies (i.e. violins, etc); otherwise your tenors will be singing Wagner and the orchestra will be playing Mozart, so to speak:)

Sorry I can't make any specific recommendations (which is probably what you're looking for).
Don't know what VS' customer service is like.