Von Schweikert Audio VR-4


Does anyone have any opinion on the first generation of this speaker from around 1995? It looks like it's a little on big size space-wise, but I'm wondering how the sound quality is now quite awhile after it was released. I'm contemplating looking for a used set. Any input is appreciated. thanks
mainer8
Hi Mainer8,

I think you will be happy with your purchase. I have the vr 4 gen iii's that I have never really been satisfied with in comparsion to my other speakers. However I believe it to be my room and set-up more than the speakers. I have a good friend who has the original vr 4 like you purchased, being driven by rogue magnum 120 amps and I clearly have enjoyed many nights listening to his. So I don't know if the old sounds better than the new, but it does in my case.
Hope they work great for you.
I got them on Saturday, but didn't get a chance to hook them up until last night. I nearly killed myself getting them up to my 4th floor condo, but am glad I did. They sound great - only problem is they really have some serious bass, which I am kind of worried may bug my neighbors, since I could hear them on the landing outside my apartment even though they didn't sound very loud. But they do sound pretty awesome with the krell stuff. I would describe them as very musical - I'm listening to some Sigur Ros right now, and it sounds great. They sound better at lower volumes than my dali's, and they really sing when turned up too. I'm happy with the purchase.
You didn't mention you were putting these in an apartment. Probably NOT a good idea....;-}}

Shakey
I've actually decided to part with these speakers due to size issues - if anyone is interested in getting them, I've listed it on the for sale section of audiogon. They do sound great, but they really are too big for a one bedroom apartment, or at least one where I live with somebody else.