I have the VR-1's. I have auditioned the Spendor 3/5's and 3/1's extensively. THe 3/1's have been a favorite speaker of mine for some time. As stated above the retail prices on all Spendor speakers have gone up because the Pound is whipping the Dollar.
The VR-1's are just a bigger bang for the buck right now. They have more air around instruments and greater high frequency extension.
THe Spendors are easier to listen to for long periods of time. THe Spendors are in many respects a better speaker. But, they are more expensive.
The VR-1's sound good with more equipment. They sound very good even with cheap Sony receivers.
Good luck!
The VR-1's are just a bigger bang for the buck right now. They have more air around instruments and greater high frequency extension.
THe Spendors are easier to listen to for long periods of time. THe Spendors are in many respects a better speaker. But, they are more expensive.
The VR-1's sound good with more equipment. They sound very good even with cheap Sony receivers.
Good luck!