Von Schweikert VR-4,Jr.


Was anyone else as impressed by these speakers at HE 2004 as I was? I thought their performance was stupendous, and can only wonder what the bigger models sound like.
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Funny how quickly a thread can digress. I hope we're all driving Fords and Chevys also.
In response to which wire to utilize and bi-wiring options on the VR-4jr:

The best sonics will come from either bi-wiring or single wiring to the M/T cabinet then jumping down to the bass module.

This eliminates the extra connections when using the data-link cable and eliminates the jumper bar. These are very revealing speakers, those extra connections are audible even if the data-link and the jumper bars were the best cable available.

If you are already utilizing some very reavealing wire, the jumper bar and data-link will inhibit performance.

Now there is also a tonal balance difference between bi-wiring and jumping the cabinets. Bi-wiring may make the bass cabinet seem louder leaving you with a warmer sound.

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These speakers are smoooooth. If you hear what you may describe as grain, it's extra connections using the jumper-bar and data-link. And always connect to the M/T first.
Abruce, Utilizing at least 25 lbs of lead is a must in this speaker.

You're welcome hear the VR-4jr at my place. They do not sound bloated. I'm utilizing 50 lbs in each and driving them with tube electronics.

I'm the other VSA dealer and in the N/W suburbs.