I replaced the VR-1s with AE-300s a few years ago and thought the Acoustic Energy were superior to Von Schweikert. My opinion but I did own them both at same time. Haven't owned the Studio 20s.
The LCR-15's are another alternative to the VR1's. I heard them demoed and they are excellent. A little bigger than the VR-1s but still stand mount and compact. They're marketed as a center/surround, but do great job as mains.
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