I'm using VSA VR4's w/JC1's to great affect, but they need some breathing room. I've not heard the VR4 jr's, but have heard very good things about them and VSA is a great company to deal with. JC1's will easily put a vice-grip like hold on those jr's, this I'm sure of. Check out my system if you want to get a better idea of my thoughts on both JC1's and the VR4's.
speaker synergy and halo jc-1's
Ok, I did it. After much discussion and debate, I have purchased a pair of jc-1 monoblocks. I am in a somewhat isolated area, but my local dealer has been of much help and so we are compiling a list of speakers to try out with these amps. The short list so far is:
B&W 802D/803D
Totem Forest and/or Wind
Gallo Nucleus Ref3
This is currently what he stocks, but he maybe getting the Hyperion HPS 938. He also has access to Wilson Sophia's, but I won't be able to listen to them with my amps.
I have heard the vr4jr's using a BAT system through another dealer and I can probably get them to use for direct comparison.
My room is 14 x 16 feet with 8 foot vaulted ceilings. One side is open directly to a staircase, but the speakers won't be firing towards this side.
I listen to a bit of everything, but would say that electronic, rock and pop predominate my listening habits.
I haven't chosen my source cd yet- thinking wadia, audio aero or consonance droplet to try. Don't get me started with cables...
My question: Of the speakers I have listed (B&W, Totem, Gallo, Hyperion, Wilson or VR4jr) which would be most synergistic with the jc-1's? Any others you would add to the list? Any you would completely drop?
Thanks
B&W 802D/803D
Totem Forest and/or Wind
Gallo Nucleus Ref3
This is currently what he stocks, but he maybe getting the Hyperion HPS 938. He also has access to Wilson Sophia's, but I won't be able to listen to them with my amps.
I have heard the vr4jr's using a BAT system through another dealer and I can probably get them to use for direct comparison.
My room is 14 x 16 feet with 8 foot vaulted ceilings. One side is open directly to a staircase, but the speakers won't be firing towards this side.
I listen to a bit of everything, but would say that electronic, rock and pop predominate my listening habits.
I haven't chosen my source cd yet- thinking wadia, audio aero or consonance droplet to try. Don't get me started with cables...
My question: Of the speakers I have listed (B&W, Totem, Gallo, Hyperion, Wilson or VR4jr) which would be most synergistic with the jc-1's? Any others you would add to the list? Any you would completely drop?
Thanks