B&W vs Von Schweikert house sound?

Uh...that was helpful (not). I'm looking for a bit more descriptive answers by people who've actually heard the two products and can make a comparison for me.

BTW, Dave, I know you've been around these parts for a while, but that was just basically a one line B&W bash. C'mon, you can do better than that!

Thanks for the responses so far. I know there are many other speakers out there, but for the purpose of this thread, I'm only interested in comparisons between these two brands. I am not interested in other brands at this time.

I listen to lots of different music, ie, jazz, vocalists like Sinatra and Norah Jones, classic rock, pop, some big band and orchestral music, etc, however, I'm really just generally asking for the characteristics and distinctions between these brands and these particular models.

I own the N803 and the older matrix 803s2. I've listened extensively to the 803D and 802D, and I really like their sound. I personally do think that the B&Ws are lively. I cannot listen to the VSA's, as there is no dealer in NYC/LI area, but I've always admired the reviews and board opinions of these speakers. That's why I'm trying to compare them by others opinions.

Thanks. Look forward to more comparisons.

plus he has great taste in women

9rw: Is he married to your sister?

Maineac, I've read alot about the Jr, and what a great bargain it is. But does it really compare to the 803/2D, or the VSA 4SR/mkii and VSA 5HSE/SE?