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VSA VR4 SR or JR as a match to my system and room

I want to replace my Totem Forests. I'm using a DK MkII with an FMJ23 CDP. My room tends to be brightish (lots of glass and wood) and is about 19x28x14(vaulted - approx 6000+ sq. ft.). My listening tastes are eclectic with an emphasis in Jazz and Classical, but I also like to blast alittle rock now ant then. Would the VR4 SR or JR be a good match?

Other contenders include Proac R38 (there is a dealer near by) and Merlin, but I'm just at the beginning stages of this illness and am open to other suggestions ($5 to $10K range).

BTW, I have wanted to listen to a pair of VSA VR4 SR or VSA VR4 JR's based on comments on the discussion forums. However, living in the Canadian Rockies does not bode well for having access to dealers. I've now sent two E-mails to VSA to find the nearest dealer (e.g., Seattle??)across the last two weeks but have not heard a peep from them. From what I've read, VSA seems to be a good company to deal with; however, my experience is making me wonder. Any comments regarding VSA customer service?

Thanks

John
johnrob

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holenneck
127 posts
 
IMO, I wouldnt buy VSA right now, they just hosed their dealer network by secretly moving towards an internet direct company. Is the company in decline? Who knows, they havent said much to anyone. One thing is for sure, they make great speakers, but in the past that hasnt made much of a difference, VS has still gone belly up a few times. So for your future resale or your future service, they may not be a company. If you are still interested in VSA, look at higherfi.com, they sell the speakers 40% off of retail.
holenneck
127 posts
 
Pneumstized, I have been saying the same thing for weeks now, but everyone ignores my comments. it is kinda of odd, dont you think? what you said is the absolute truth and VSA has left the dealer network high and dry. I know a dealer personally whose rep left VSA because of that reason. He didnt know the whole story until i told him. He recently purchased a pair of SR's through a little sale VSA had a few months ago. Said it was "B Stock" cabinets but it probably was just to drum up some much needed cash flow. VSA isnt saying a thing, they are laying low. Doesnt look good.
holenneck
127 posts
 
G3dahl, do you really know what you are talkin about? Is there a reason that the guy (posted above) was referred to Higherfi.com instead of a local shop in his hometown? Is there a reason that you can buy a new pair of speakers on Higherfi.com for 40% less than you can buy from a dealer? Is there a reason VSA is doing this and they didnt warn their dealer network? I dont believe you are informed. I have never knocked the quality of the VSA sound, just the quality of the business. VSA has folded several times....FACT VSA is moving to an internet direct company.....FACT VSA did warn their dealers......FACT

Does that sound like a quality company? If he was as good a business man as he is a speaker designer we wouldnt be having this conversation
holenneck
127 posts
 
http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/general/messages/444393.html

here is a link to this same topic on another forum, audiogon please forgive me
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