VR-1 vs Usher s520

I'll up the ante - I was also considering the B&W dm603 or some small monitor audio floorstanders - anyone heard these in comparison?

Unfortunately, I don't have a response, but I'm wondering the same thing - has anyone had the opportunity to compare the Usher S520 and the Von Schweikert VR-1. I would NOT be using a sub, so bass is a concern for me. Anyone? Thanks in advance!

Listened to the S-520 when helping a friend put together a system. Maybe it was the rest of the gear (Rega amps) driving the S-520 but I found them small sounding and bright. We ended up going with a DALI concept 2 instead, which I think is fantastic for the money. perhaps the best I've heard new at that price. I've lived with VR-1s for many years now, and I don't really think the S-520 is in the same league. though of course the VR-1 costs much more. On the other hand I heard the Usher cp-6311 at RMAF and here in chicago and I think they're really excellent speakers.

I have the Usher s520's in a 2nd system, driven by the Cayin A-88T and the combination is magic. Only a small room so not too much demand in loudness terms, but they are certainly not bright and the bass is surprisingly extended for such a small speaker. Listened to the VR 1 before opting for the Usher. Very little between them IMHO but as I live in Asia, I could get the Ushers for under 15% of the VR1 price, so a no-brainer.