Von Schweikert speakers..

You've lost me. What does "lookup goniff" mean? As far as price is concerned, the model VSA speaker I am looking at is over $4K less than the 802s. Thanks for sharing your opinion.

Oh ok. You are accusing Albert Von Schweikert of being a swindler. He must in some way be associated with the Bush administration I suppose. Again, thanks for sharing your opinion.

Strictly tongue-in-cheek mr_bill. Barney Frank is the "goniff" if I may be so bold. Thanks for the civil feedback. Not familiar with the Andra but will research.

Bdgregory...thank you for the reply sir. That's the rub...I can't audition them without flying somewhere. No dealers in the central IN area nor anywhere even within reasonable driving distance. So I have done what I swore never to do...buy a pair of shoes w/o trying them on. AVS has a 90 day money back guarantee which I understand has been taken advantage of something like 2 times in over 700 shipments and those 2 returns were as a result of wife sticker shock, not issues with the sound. Wish me luck especially now that we all know that Albert Von Schweikert is a crook.

Fplanner:

Yes that would be pretty much ideal. I have been on the phone with Albert several times the last few days and have the VS4 SR mkIIs on order. I don't really need to hear them up front with the 90 day trial they offer. I am planning to attend the show in Las Vegas this January. Can't wait.

..I’ve resurrected this ancient thread re VSA speakers.  My good friend Albert passed away the Spring of 2020..I miss him.  Now that his son Damon is at the helm he and chief designer Leif Swanson have come up with the ULTRA line and it’s most impressive, so impressive in fact I now own a pr of Ultra 9s.  I am more than pleased with the sound I’m getting nowadays! 😎