Von Schweikert VR4 Jrs.

steveinaz

Cool speaks Darla! Nice score.

del44

Very handsome speakers. I really like the 2 piece design. I am sure they will sound as wonderful as they look. Way to go.:)

wingnut4772

Thanks guys..I ordered 50 lbs from an outdoor supply shop online of #7 lead shot. That should be a fun project.:)

ohskigod

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.

aim more for the hunting type stores. I dont think the exact size matters, and long as they are relativly small shot. Its the same stuff they use in shotguns, so your gun stores might be the way to go too. I am having a hard time finding the stuff local here in Jersey as well. not many gun/hunting shops around here

wingnut4772

They came today.


It looks like I will have a set of Polk LSis for sale.:D



Oh My word! These sound so good in my house and they are not even broken in! I got almost everything today except for the surrounds. I have them bi-wired using Cobalt Cable Ultimate speaker cables (2 pairs) and they just sound so great. I am glad that I got the center too because it actually sounds terrific with them in my room. (Those Cobalt Cables are really excellent.)

The very first thing I noticed after I hooked them up was the soundstage. It's phenominal. I did not think my room could do it but everything sounds so spacious now.

The bass is off the chain. I have my pre crossed at 40 and everything sounds really tight and powerful. They integrate very well with my SVS PB12 Ultra/2 subwoofer.

Thay actually have that 'live' feel...as if the performer is actually there in the room. Just awesome. The Earthquake amp seems to be well mated to them as well.

I love my Polks so this is really bittersweet but I have to call it like it is. There is just no comparison. I will still have my LC80i in ceilings.....:o

Highly recommended.

W WALDECKER

wingnut4772 wrote:

They came today.


It looks like I will have a set of Polk LSis for sale.:D



Oh My word! These sound so good in my house and they are not even broken in! I got almost everything today except for the surrounds. I have them bi-wired using Cobalt Cable Ultimate speaker cables (2 pairs) and they just sound so great. I am glad that I got the center too because it actually sounds terrific with them in my room. (Those Cobalt Cables are really excellent.)

The very first thing I noticed after I hooked them up was the soundstage. It's phenominal. I did not think my room could do it but everything sounds so spacious now.

The bass is off the chain. I have my pre crossed at 40 and everything sounds really tight and powerful. They integrate very well with my SVS PB12 Ultra/2 subwoofer.

Thay actually have that 'live' feel...as if the performer is actually there in the room. Just awesome. The Earthquake amp seems to be well mated to them as well.

I love my Polks so this is really bittersweet but I have to call it like it is. There is just no comparison. I will still have my LC80i in ceilings.....:o

Highly recommended.

Very good to hear that they sound as good as they look! congradulations Darla. thanks...WCW III

SCompRacer

Congrats Darla! No apologies needed. Enjoy!

wingnut4772

Thanks! I can't wait to integrate the surrounds tomorrow.

cfrizz

Congrats Darla!

halo

Very cool :cool: I completely agree with your remark about bass response. Njoy!

Schris22

enjoy enjoy!

Chris

Early B.

That's the response I expected!!!!

Congrats.

Where are the pics???

Ricardo

Wow Darla....only a while ago you were considering selling your gear for other reasons....see how things change for good?????

Congrats!!!!

Midnite Mick

Congrats. It is great to be thrilled with a purchase. If you are impressed with your current setup now wait until you get a designated 2 channel preamp. I have the same pre pro as you and it does sound very good for a pre pro. However, there is no comparison once I added a 2 channel pre. The sound is so much fuller, thicker, and more dynamic. But I would recommend trying several pres if you can. Man I wish I could hear what you have. I am happy for you.

Mike

wingnut4772

Wow Darla....only a while ago you were considering selling your gear for other reasons....see how things change for good?????

Thanks. Things are pretty good now all around:D

wingnut4772

If you are impressed with your current setup now wait until you get a designated 2 channel preamp. I have the same pre pro as you and it does sound very good for a pre pro. However, there is no comparison once I added a 2 channel pre.

Midnite Mick,

I think I need to give the budget a rest for a while but.....why does a dedicated stereo amp sound better you think? Are you happy with the Sherwood for movies? I love it and think it's an excellent piece. It's the only thing I have been consistently content with.

tonyb

VERY NICE!! Makes you want to stay at home,right?Enjoy!:D

Midnite Mick

Multichannel processor have a lot of things going on that degrade the signal. Some of the very expensive processors actually have seperate 2 channel within the unit (Bryston SP2 I think, and maybe Anthem D2, not sure). I don't know about yourself buy I never noticed any difference between the regular 2 channel stereo and the bypass mode on the Sherwood.

As far as for movies I really have not heard many processors so I cannot compare. I think the primary reason I purchased the Sherwood at the time was because it did still sound good in 2 channel stereo, while still being an entry level unit cost wise. Having said that the 2 channel preamp really took it to whole other level. Maybe you could borrow a good one from somebody you know. It really is a big improvement.

I know that for myself I have a little bit of tweeking to do and then it will be time for a true HiFi speaker. Not to disrespect the Lsi15's, they are a very solid speaker, but not really hifi. Probably will make great rears!

I am sure that you will purchase another piece sometime in the future. Given what you have I just feel that it is the next logical thing down the road. Enjoy!

Mike

wingnut4772

I have compared the P-965 to an Outlaw 950 and an Onkyo 701 in my set up and it blows them away..other than that, I don't know.

Midnite Mick

I believe Sherwood actually make a lot of other "manufacturers" processors. The knew Boston Accoustics seems almost identical (significantly more pricey). I have also been told by my dealer that they also make the Outlaw. Don't know this for sure however. Therefore, they must do something right.

I am looking forward to the new firmware upgrade that is supposed to have mutichannel crossover settings.

Mike

wingnut4772

I got the surrounds today:) . I got everything hooked up and calibrated and I have to say they are are voice matched almost perfectly. They flow together so much more seemlessly than before and I have them all at the same distances etc. as I did the Polks.

The best thing is that the sound belies my 12 foot wide room. Everything just sounds so spacious and involving. I feel like I have a much bigger room.

Now I am just waiting on the lead shot to arrive.

Working on pics....:p

Early B.

wingnut4772 wrote:

The best thing is that the sound belies my 12 foot wide room. Everything just sounds so spacious and involving. I feel like I have a much bigger room.

Only 12 ft. wide? How deep is your room?

wingnut4772

42 feet!

Musophile

Lol....you live in a tube. That's very cool though. At least you didn't blow out a driver like I did.

Early B.

wingnut4772 wrote:

42 feet!

Damn. That's one helluva runway.

What's the next purchase on the agenda?

del44

Need some pics with the grills off.

wingnut4772

I know it's a loooong room. The pics of the room are in my signature but I am still working on the new pics with the VS.

What's the next purchase on the agenda?

THis is it until the HD DVD thing settles down. Then I will get a player and a pre that can handle the audio via HDMI but that will be a long way off.

cfrizz

Congrats Darla. Hurry up with those pictures!!!!

wingnut4772

I just finished playing some scenes from War of the Worlds with these babies. Damn! Let me tell you the panning and soundfield are so flawless. Before, I could say that sound is coming from that speaker and that sound that one etc. Now it just sounds like one big continuous bubble of sound. The speakers almost disappear.

On Revenge of the Sith- in the opening scene- one of the fighters enters the battle from just behind and over the right shoulder. With the old set up there was a gap from the over the shoulder part to the front soundstage. Now it seems as though I am actually getting the sound the entire way..as though the ship is really flying through my living room. This of course elicited shouts of joy!:D

Also DTS sounds SO much better than Dolby. Before I would've said 'Yes I believe DTS is the better of the two but changing back and forth from the two on WOTW is no contest. The bass integrates better and everything is much clearer and smoother. I imagine when the whole HD audio thing gets into gear that will be nirvana.

Ok ...less typing and more listening;)

wingnut4772

Pictures are updated in my signature. For some reason I am having a little focus issue with my Sony but they are ok. Thanks:)