Von Schweikert VR4 Jrs.

wingnut4772

I just picked up this pair on Audiogon and I should have them by next week. I am curious to see how they compare with the LSIs. They are a floor demo and come with the full 10 year warranty so I will just resell them for what I paid if I am not blown away. Does anyone else have these or has anyone compared them to the Polks?

cfrizz

Darla!!!! You've gone positively mad!!!!:eek:

wingnut4772

Yes! But I figure no harm done if I re-sell them. Now..if I like them I might be in trouble:eek:

dorokusai

I've heard about 6 pairs of VS in the past week...outstanding speaker.

Early B.

Oh my goodness!!

I've heard this speaker, but the setup wasn't approppriate (being powered by a receiver). Nevertheless, this exact model and color is on my short list.

Congrats. I'm sure you'll enjoy them. When do they arrive? Make sure you post a review of them here. My prediction is that you'll keep them.

wingnut4772

I should get them by Friday or so of next week. I am concerned because my room is HUGE but the actual front stage is kinda cramped. I guess I will see how they image compared to the Polks. I actually did manage to get a demo of these today at a local shop and they sound amazing! I guess I will see how they sound in my room. The only thing I am not really feeling is the Von Schweikert center channel- LCR15. I heard it today with the VR4Jr.s and it is not really up to their caliber.... I don't think the Lsi9 will match up with the Vr4 Jrs at all either so that may be a concern. Supposedly VAS has a more worthy center channel on the horizon.

Joey_V

I have heard the VR4jr and I did not like them at all.... I was hoping to be blown away as I always thought these guys had that "nirvana" hype around them.

Just me I bet.

wingnut4772

It's my understanding that if you listen to them before they break in that you will be severely underwhelmed. They require about 400 hours or so of LOUD break in time according to the VSA site. The set I listened to yesterday was totally broken in and sounded just heavenly on only a NAD receiver. My speakers are floor demos but ,according to the store, only have about 100 hours on them so I will need to round them off.

W WALDECKER

wingnut4772 wrote:

I just picked up this pair on Audiogon and I should have them by next week. I am curious to see how they compare with the LSIs. They are a floor demo and come with the full 10 year warranty so I will just resell them for what I paid if I am not blown away. Does anyone else have these or has anyone compared them to the Polks?

Hey Darla, the VR 4 jr is a very good loudspeaker. i have a friend in Northern Va who owns a pair and is very pleased with the sound quality. congradulations! thanks....WCW III

halo

I heard the same pair Joey did on an all tube rig. Awesome sound imo. Different tastes I guess but if I had the means I'd seriously consider owning a pair. Congrats btw!

wingnut4772

Thanks:D
I have not received them yet but I just wanted to add that I picked up a VS LCR15 center and the TS150 surrounds too...you know..just in case I like the Vr4Jrs...so my set up will be timbre matched and all:o

cfrizz

You've got it bad!!!:eek:

BTW what's with the mini thumbnails? I can't make out the features of the mains clearly cause they are so small!

Help a half blind woman out wouldya???:D

wingnut4772

Oh sorry. I must have copied them when they were teeny.

halo

Do you have the other LSi 9 (in addition to your "center channel")?

Early B.

The center channel should be fine once it is calibrated properly. I love the finish on 'em.

wingnut4772

No I just have the one. I split the pair with someone else who wanted to use it as a center.

wingnut4772

If it turns out that I prefer ths VS s I will probably end up selling the Polks for local pick up if anyone in the South Florida area is interested. But that is not known yet...;)

SCompRacer

wingnut4772 wrote:

Oh sorry. I must have copied them when they were teeny.

That is better. Such a tease before.:D

Congrats on your new speakers. Got a log book for keeping track of your hours?

wingnut4772

No...but that's a good idea...and thanks.

SCompRacer

I just use a small 7" x 5" spiral bound notebook in an add-a-line fashion.

ND13

Those are some serious looking speaks you got there Darla. Gorgeous finish.

Congrats!!!

Joey_V

Veneer looks gorgeous Darla! Love it.

I really wish I liked them when I heard them, if I did, it would be in my system right now. I dig the way they look and the way it uses that two cabinet technique ala Wilson. My dealer was selling his pair for $2700, which isnt a bad price at all if I jumped on them.

I'll try to listen to them again someday just to make sure I'm not hearing things.

W WALDECKER

Joey_V wrote:

Veneer looks gorgeous Darla! Love it.

I really wish I liked them when I heard them, if I did, it would be in my system right now. I dig the way they look and the way it uses that two cabinet technique ala Wilson. My dealer was selling his pair for $2700, which isnt a bad price at all if I jumped on them.

I'll try to listen to them again someday just to make sure I'm not hearing things.

Depending on personal tastes and various combinations of gear, cables ,listening room acoustics and even the choice of music used during the audition session and even the type of mood that you are in at the time. sonic results may vary greatly. System Synergy And room integration have a great deal to do with how good something sounds,that of course along with personal preference. thanks....WCW III

wingnut4772

Joey V,

Do you know if the ones you listened to were broken in? 400 hrs can take a bit.

dorokusai

I've found that X-400 hours takes no real time out of your schedule at all with a "test" disc and the "repeat" function. I use an Ayre Burn-In CD, turn it up...press Mute and go to work for a week or two. I spend alot of time with cans, so it's not a big deal.

As long as you don't mind running your gear while you are away, it's easy.

wingnut4772

A burn in cd, eh? I wil have to look that up. Thanks. According to the store I only have 300 or so hours to go.

wingnut4772

They come tomorrow ! Yay:D
I am trying to find lead shot to fill these babies and I am having a bear of a time. What caliber? does it matter? I called the local Outdoors store and they had no clue.

steveinaz

Zero wrote:

I hope no one else chimes in with their impressions between the two either........ I am instead interesting on hearing what you have to say without prior bias exposure.

Shouldn't matter anyway...when it comes to speakers, opinions are largely a moot point---or should be.

SCompRacer

wingnut4772 wrote:

They come tomorrow ! Yay:D
I am trying to find lead shot to fill these babies and I am having a bear of a time. What caliber? does it matter? I called the local Outdoors store and they had no clue.

7&1/2 to 9 would fill the void better than a larger shot size. Some folks use 'sand box' sand as it usually is cleaned and sterilized. Read an old thread here about using kitty litter.

dkg999

Darla - do you have a Gander Mountain or a Bass Pro anywhere close? I believe I went by a Bass Pro store on my way from Miami Intl to Miami Beach my last trip into town. You should be able to buy 25lb bags of chilled lead shot in the reloading section of the hunting/shooting area. I use #6 shot, however the smaller sizes as Rich mentioned (#7 thru #9) will also work. With #6 shot any leftover goes into reloading shells for trap and sporting clays! I have found that the lead shot works better for weight and mass, although using something like reptile sand from the pet store might give you better dampening and resonation control.

SCompRacer

I read a thread somewhere about using sand and shot. Bet that would take some time. Fill, tap, fill, tap....