Von Schweikert VR-4 Gen III or B&W 802?


I am setting up my home theater room and would like to upgrade my speakers for stereo listening. My system consists of the following:

Plinius CD-LAD pre-amp
Plinius SA-250 power amp
Sony DVP-9000ES DVD player (used as a CD player)
Harmonic Technology Pro-silway II cables
Synegistic Research AC Master Coupler / Reference Coupler power cord

I'm contemplating on B&W 802 or Von Schweikert VR-4 Gen III which is strongly recommended by my good friend. It is a tough decision for me since I have not listened to VR-4 Gen III but the price compare to 802 is a steal.

Any suggestion? I listen to jazz, vocal, string and pop music.

Thanks,
Patrick
patrick123

Showing 1 response by audiotomb

I have VOn Schweikert Vortex Screens (an older model) and they are more revealing than B&W 802's. The 802 is a little thick and not as revealing in the lower octaves. I sold B&W's in a moonlighting jog for my friend's audio store. Personally the B&W 805's with a pair of Vandersteen subs sounded much better than the 802's. The 803's are the best floor standing b&w.

I still like VOn Schweikert's better and now that albert is solvent again they should hold their value. A beautiful speaker - very revealing and there is virtually no cabinet noise, they disappear into the room!

try out a pair at home before you buy or at best take some varied material you are very familiar with and give both a serious listening, both are nice speakers