Von Schweikert VR-4 RIP…..what’s next?

I'm 99% sure that Von Schweikert doesn't have replacement bass drivers.  I don't know who the original manufacturer was, but Albert Von Schweikert had them apply a coating to the cone of the drivers.  I'm not sure if it added stiffness, or what.

I don't know if they still do it, but Von Schweikert did have a program where you could send your VR-4s to them and they would replace all of the drivers and crossovers as a big upgrade.  It wasn't cheap, so I opted to go with new speakers instead and pass my VR-4s down to my kids.  

Matt at VS is very helpful.  I've also had phone conversations with Damon Von Schweikert and Leif Swanson.  Very nice people.

I would take a look at Fyne Audio F-702's.  With a sub or two they will give you superb imaging and tonal qualities, and a great sound stage. When I bought mine, I originally regretted not getting the F-703s, with the 10" woofers vice the 8", but the addition of the two subs made all the difference in the world. I am using mine with two Rythmik F12se subwoofers, and the sound is simply superb.  This combination with two subs would be just about $200 over your price limit, plus tax, of course.  This combo is "end-state" for me.

https://upscaleaudio.com/products/fyne-audio-f702-floorstanding-loudspeaker-pair

https://www.rythmikaudio.com/F12.html

Any suggestions for replacement with impactful bass, big soundstage, immediacy, good detail and a neutral tonal balance ? 

JBL 4367's!

Mike

These @laginz  - https://audiofirstdesigns.uk/cadentia-3

What do you guys think about the Golden Ear Reference?