Von schweikert VR-1 VS Ascend Sierra

Both have awesome reviews,both sell for 600$ used....
Have anyone compared them?

Thanks

blagovesna101-11-2010 10:11pm

br3098 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 994 posts 01-12-2010 at 01:04am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete VR-1 is a great speaker for the money. You should be able to find a good used pair for $500 or less. Check craigslist if you can't find it on A'gon.
robr45 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 319 posts 01-12-2010 at 01:59am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Never heard the Ascend but the VR1 is pretty special. It does all the mini monitor stuff well and it has big bass. It can also be driven by just about anything and is very well finished. What a package!
loomisjohnson Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,941 posts 01-12-2010 at 02:15pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete i can't comment on the ascend sierra, altho i have heard their 340 monitors and wasn't blown away--build quality and sound were just okay. the vr-1 on the other hand, is fantastic--beautiful wood, dynamic, engaging, with a ton of low end slam. like the above posters, i just don't think you can go wrong with it.