Pretty sure the Alons are sold. They are excellent speakers in their own rights, but the VR2s fit my listening tastes and room better.
Oz
Oz
Initial Impressions of Von Schweikert VR2
I received my demo pair of red cherry Von Schweikert Audio VR2 speakers last Wednesday. They came with around 100-150 hrs. on them and since then I have put around another 50-60 on them. To say that I like these speakers would be a great understatement.
They are great communicators of the musical event, drawing you in and holding you there. I wouldn't say that they are overachievers in any one area, just all around performers. Initially I thought they were a little shut in on top, but the highs have come around very nicely. Lots of air and extension on top, but never harsh or bright. Very easy to listen to on all but the most horrid recordings. But this doesn't come at the expense of inner detail or resolution. Lots of that going on too.
As for the bass, if memory serves me right, they go nearly as deep as my old VR4 Silvers, but with more articulation and refinement. That says a lot for a speaker that comes in a smaller package with smaller drivers. Time marches on, and so does technology and obviously Albert has learned a thing or two since the mid-90s.
I think there will be further improvement as the break in process continues. These like all VS speakers that came before them, need lots of hours to run in. I nearly pulled my hair out waiting the month + that it took my VR4s to come around, but come around they did. I can easily live with the sound of the VR2 "as is", so any improvement will be the icing on the cake. These are excellent speakers and a downright steal for the $$.
Well done Albert.
Oz
They are great communicators of the musical event, drawing you in and holding you there. I wouldn't say that they are overachievers in any one area, just all around performers. Initially I thought they were a little shut in on top, but the highs have come around very nicely. Lots of air and extension on top, but never harsh or bright. Very easy to listen to on all but the most horrid recordings. But this doesn't come at the expense of inner detail or resolution. Lots of that going on too.
As for the bass, if memory serves me right, they go nearly as deep as my old VR4 Silvers, but with more articulation and refinement. That says a lot for a speaker that comes in a smaller package with smaller drivers. Time marches on, and so does technology and obviously Albert has learned a thing or two since the mid-90s.
I think there will be further improvement as the break in process continues. These like all VS speakers that came before them, need lots of hours to run in. I nearly pulled my hair out waiting the month + that it took my VR4s to come around, but come around they did. I can easily live with the sound of the VR2 "as is", so any improvement will be the icing on the cake. These are excellent speakers and a downright steal for the $$.
Well done Albert.
Oz