Need advice fast on which would be better - ASAP!

halo

Hi everybody,

I'm looking to take my 2 ch rig in a different direction. I have an opporunity to purchase one several diferrent speakers / set ups and I need advice on which would be better for my application.

The choices are:

1. Von Shweikert VR-2 Floorstanders (link)
2. Von Schweikert VR-1 Bookshelves and a HSU VTF-2 MK 2 (link VS-1) (link - HSU)
3. Polk Audio LSi7 or LSi9 and a HSU VTF-2 MK2

My music tastes are all over the place. I don't listen to classical or country or rap. I am a bit of a bass hound. I rarely listen to music above 90db (I'm usually between 70db - 80db).

Just FYI - This is all Rich's (SCompRacer) fault. He let me borrow his LSi7 bookshelves and now I want to go in a different direction but I don't want to sacrifice the bass response I get from the RTA 15TL's.

I've heard both the VS and the LSi - is there anything else I should consider (I'm purchasing the speakers used. I'd buy the HSU new or just use my SVS 20-39 PCi but I've heard that the HSU is more musical).

Thanks in advance for the assistance

tryrrthg

Get the VR2's. I've spent some time with them and they sound very good and they played every type of music I threw at them well. Very dynamic and fun to listen to.

halo

tryrrthg - Thanks for the advice. I've only heard the VR-1's and the VR-4jr's (liked them both a lot). The salesman claims the VR-2's dig just as deep as the 4jr's. I like the fact that the VR-2 can be tuned to your room's acoustics (to a certain degree).

steveinaz

Giving speaker choice advice is scary business. Everyone has their own preferences. If you're a bass hound you might consider a setup that includes a sub.

shack

Why limit yourself to the three choices above? Unless what you are considering above are once in a lifetime deals my suggestion would be to demo, demo, demo for the next month or two and then get what you like the best.

Early B.

Get the VR-2's.

cmy330go

All three are nice setups. Personally I prefer the VR-1s over the VR-2s. However if you do want more bottom end I'd suggest the 9's or the VR-2s as I am not a huge fan of putting subs in music systems. Just further proof that Steveinaz is right. You are going to get different opinions from everyone.

Just pick what sounds best to you.:)

audiobliss

shack wrote:

Why limit yourself to the three choices above? Unless what you are considering above are once in a lifetime deals my suggestion would be to demo, demo, demo for the next month or two and then get what you like the best.

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+1

reeltrouble1

WTF---Buy all three!!!!!!!!!!!! or four

speakers speakers

I like BIG speakers

RT1

halo

Hi guys,

Thanks for the responses. I understand that everyone has personal preferences but general terms still apply - "that speaker is too boomy, sloppy has muddy bass or that speaker has tight deep bass. That speaker is smooth or that speaker is harsh" That's what I wass looking for.

I'm open to other suggestions in the price range of a used (low end) set of VR-2's. I didn't see anything from B & W, Sonus, or Vienna that would equal the VR-2 for that amount of money. I'm not a big fan of ribbon or electrostat speakers so Maggies and Martin Logan are out.

audiobliss

Well, if you like a lot of bass, then your 'good bass' is another's 'boomy, sloppy bass'.

halo

audiobliss wrote:

Well, if you like a lot of bass, then your 'good bass' is another's 'boomy, sloppy bass'.

OK. Point taken.

I didn't "limit" myself to these choices. This is what I've pretty much narrowed it down to.

Thanks for the feedback!

SCompRacer

The audio emporium near me only needs a State ID and credit card to bring home something to demo. I like trying stuff in my environment.

mantis

shack wrote:

Why limit yourself to the three choices above? Unless what you are considering above are once in a lifetime deals my suggestion would be to demo, demo, demo for the next month or two and then get what you like the best.

This is excellent advise. Speakers are so personal and very difficult to say" these are for you"

Dan

madmax

If it were me I would take my pick, try them and roll through my second and third pick. If you pick them up reasonably used then you can re-sell for the same price. The only way to do it properly is to live with them for a little while in your own room with your own equipment.
madmax