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RE: Von Schweikerts higher models on "bad recordings" ..... ?

Posted by Quint (D) on November 25, 2007 at 09:03:49

In Reply to: RE: Von Schweikerts higher models on "bad recordings" ..... ? posted by Rune on November 25, 2007 at 08:33:41:

Hi, Rune:

I think the main difference between the VR-4 HSE and VR-9 is that of scale. The 9 simply sounds a lot bigger and more authoritative—which it should, given its significantly larger size and cost. I also think that the 4 HSE is more “forgiving” of imperfect recordings (which most are, of course). They’re not as transparent as the 9s, and as a result don’t shine a 1,000W bulb on a bad recording. So, I would say this: IMO, the 9 is more accurate, the 4 HSE more tolerant of recording flaws (though not overly so).

Unfortunately, I haven’t heard the VR-5SE in my system, but my friend is driving his with a 100W integrated, and the bass seems pretty tight and quick. I’m driving my HSEs with a 250W Dussun integrated, and the speaker seems to like the extra juice. That’s been my experience with VS speakers in general. Even my super-efficient VR-9s responded very well to going from biamped 100W DartZeels to 350W Aria monoblocks.

Let me know if I can be of any further help. And thanks for the well wishes!

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