Von Schweikert VR-4jr owners, your thoughts?

I won't go into detail, but my dealer told me that Von Schweikert only made 100 of these off the bat and they are incredibly in demand. They approach the vr 4 gen III, and for the price are an absolute value. Mine aren't even broken in yet, but I think these speakers are on the threshhold of the high end vs value curve. In other words, they are amazing for $4k. I want to go nuts and say they are the most incredible speaker, but I know that's just my emotions talking, I couldn't be happier and they only have 20 hours on them. Not even close to broken in. Enough said.

Well Stephen,

Mine are breaking in still and still trying to find the right placement (only downside to VS speakers but who cares) - the detail and soundstage and... are absolutely amazing. I could hear noises I thought were coming from outside and I hit pause to look. The noise stopped. It was actually the musicians in the symphony moving thier chairs, taking a breath before playing, etc and it was almost scary.

I still can't believe this is available for $4k. I just bought 100lbs of lead shot to put in it today that should improve them even more. I talked to Kevin and he said for the show that you went to they used 50lbs of lead shot for each speaker and they highly recommend doing that. Just an FYI when you get yours. It should make a big improvement.

Lots of good info jgiacalo.

Just wanted to second that the spikes do suck. You can bend them with your hands. I had to get some stronger ones aftermarket.

I agree with Hooper. The difference between the 4 and 4 jr are very minor.

The midrange is a bit back on the jrs (when the rear ambiance driver) is used. However, I think it is because the soundstage is deep (past the back wall). In that respect it is how is should be. If the rear ambiance driver is turned off then the soundstage is smaller and the midrange is more present.

So I don't see it as a problem or inacuracy. It is a tweak to customise what you hear.

I still get goose bumbs when I hear a well recorded LP. I didn't expect that for $4k

elb,

I actually went to an audio store in Berkeley, CA. I asked if they had any spikes (I was ready to buy some). They said since I travelled from San Jose to the store, they'd just give me some. They are just spikes with a locking nut (nothing fancy), but they work good. They won't break. They are solid. No name brand or anything. They probably keep them around in case they need them for speakers in the showroom. I've never had any desire to try anything else. They work!

Sorry, I can't be of anymore help than that.

Rob