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Von Schweikert VR4-Jr: Urgent Opinions Needed

Hi All,

I would like to get any comments/opinions on this speaker. I am very interested in purchasing it. It is purely for stereo use, no home theater. Mix of music, ranging from new age (Adiemus, Vangelis), some light classical, light rock (Cranberries), and especially female vocals (Norah, Diana Krall, Katie Melua) etc. I am limited in terms of what is available to me here but I can get a set of these at a very good price. My other option is the Usher Audio CP-6381. What would you guys suggest?

Thanks,
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xenithon

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xenithon OP
130 posts
 
Not possible. As mentioned before I am limited in terms of availability.

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xenithon OP
130 posts
 
Allright, I am leaning more toward the VR4-Jr's. Just wanted to make a final plea :) if anyone has perhaps had the chance to hear BOTH the VR4-Jr and the Usher CP-6381 and can make some sort of comparison (perhaps some dealers who sell both?) that will be much appreciated!

Cheers,
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xenithon OP
130 posts
 
Hi There,

Unfortunately as mentioned I am limited in terms of availability and currently these are the choices I have :(

Anyway, the Ushers are $3400 and the VSA' $4000.

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xenithon OP
130 posts
 
Thanks for the response guys! I do understand that the VSA is a fantastic speaker especially at its price point. Just wanted to check if anyone has perhaps also heard the Usher CP-6381. Any opinions on it, in particular relative to the VSA.

Thanks,
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xenithon OP
130 posts
 
I currently have an Electrocompaniet 75W amp. Future upgrade depends on the speaker. For the Usher's I would add an Electrocompaniet power amplifier and use the ECI-3 as the preamp. For the VR4-Jr's I would most likely biamp using the ECI-3 for the bass and another amp for the mid/tweeter module.

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xenithon OP
130 posts
 
Hi There,

Haven't made up my mind quite yet :)

It is still a debate between the VR4-Jr's and the Usher Audio CP-6381. Both have gotten good reviews and backing, now I am trying to gather real-world experiences in particular if anyone has managed to compare these two.

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xenithon OP
130 posts
 
Hmmm, I am not sure really. I know they are assembled there to reduce costs, but all the component are European/American and it is overseen by VSA representatives. The Usher Audio is completely made in the east and are meant to be one of the most reliable speakers built.

Any other opinions or perhaps comparisons??

Cheers,
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xenithon OP
130 posts
 
Hi again,

Perhaps re-itterating my mix of music may help. It is mainly new age (Adiemus, Vangelis), some light classical, light rock (Cranberries), and especially female vocals (Norah, Diana Krall, Katie Melua) etc. No blues/heavy jazz, no big ensemble classical, no opera, no heavy rock, no rap. Is either speaker (VR4-Jr or Usher 6381) better suited to this type of music?

Thanks,
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xenithon OP
130 posts
 
I see the thread is close to being hijacked :) so before that happens just wanted to check quickly if anyone has some final opinions on the VR4-Jr vs. Usher 6381.

Thanks,
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