Vandersteen 3A Sig vs. Von Schweikert VR4 Jr.

I have to respectfully disagree with Agaffer and Dseid on this one.
I have auditioned both the Von Schweikert VR-4JR and the Vandersteen 3a Signatures in my home, with my system, and the JR's were superior in almost every aspect sonically to the 3A Sigs.,IMHO.
The VR-4JR's were more open, dynamic, transparent, focused, and simply more "alive" than the Vandersteens.
The bass was also more extended and powerful on the JR's [using the lead-shot].
The Vandersteens sounded a tad too warm, polite, and laid-back for me.
If I wasn't a die hard planar and ribbon speaker lover, I would enthusiastically purchase the Von Schweikert VR-4JR's without hesitation or second thought!
Angela

Yeah,
I completely forgot about the VMPS RM40 and RM30!
I would LOVE to hear these!
I have never had the opportunity to audition any of the VMPS speakers, but I have heard many good things about them.
I have a feeling that I might even like them better than the Von Schweikert VR-4JR's.
Yes, ribbons and planars sound EXTREMELY natural and detailed on acoustic instruments and voices. I love their easy openness, effortless detail, utter transparency, top-end extension, and sheer speed!
Best of luck on your search!