Von Schweikert VR-1 speaker:quality sound or hype?


The discussion threads and forum occasionally make special note about the Von Schweikert VR-1 monitor speaker. Reviews I have read of this vintage speaker are very good. The speaker was issued in 1998, yet has built up a cult aura around its performance. I am curious if this admiration is justified or just nostalgic hype, considering the advances made in monitor speakers in the last 10 years which sell for less even new. Monitor speakers were never Von Schweikert's forte. Thanks
sunnyjim

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Are you comitted to monitors? I found that their floorstanders are excellent in rooms you might think are too small. I am still shocked how well VR-4s work in my 13x15 room.
Rrog, I am just offering the experience I have. I know neither the OP's budget nor reason for interest in the VR-1 over other models.

One reason someonr might be interested in monitors is a match with room size. I was very surprised that speakers as large as VR-4s worked in a room the size I have. FWIW.