The Shape of the Watt / Puppy and Others

I agree with all the reply's, thank you.
Different drivers,crossovers, cabinet construction would surely make for a different sound.

I guess I thought that by using the same designs perhaps the other Companies were trying to make a speaker that could match or exceed the Watt/Puppy design.

So, I guess I will ask the loaded question..., do any of these other Speakers that were mentioned match or exceed the sound quality of the Watt/Puupy ?

Tvad,
I agree, except I am having a very hard time finding places to demo.
I was hoping to reduce the search.

I have heard the Watt Puppy 8's. I did like the looks, and the bass quality was outstanding.

Then I started checking into the Von Schweirkert and others, they look so similair....

You guys hit the nail on the head about comparing the Von Schweirkert to the Watt/Puppys that would be a great challenge !!!

I guess this is my problem. The new Watt/Puppys go for ($$$$) 2+ times the amount of the Von Schweirkert.
I can afford to buy the new Von Schweikert but not the new Watt/Puppy 8's.
I thought about buying used 6 or 7 Watt/Puppy versions, but, again are the new Von Schweikerts the way to go.

My New Years Resolution ...I will do my best to find someone, someplace, somewhere that I can demo the Von Schweikerts VR 4SR Mk2.

Tvad,
I wish I could but cannot get the time off from work.

Boa,
I have heard the Sophia 2 but I still preferred the Watt/Puppy 8.

Thanks for the Joseph Audio link. It looks very nice, I will seek out a demo of those also!

Leemoncy,
"I promise I will do what I can to compare these two great speakers: VR-4 MkII or VR-5 versus the WP. I'll report back to the thread next week."

Ahh..hmmm..
Wher is your report?