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

Posted by Quint (D) on November 25, 2007 at 06:49:11

In Reply to: Von Schweikerts higher models on "bad recordings" ..... ? posted by Rune on November 25, 2007 at 05:42:24:

FWIW, I’ve heard or owned most of the models in the VS line. I still have a pair of VR-4 Gen III HSEs in my second system, and used to have VR-9s in my main rig. (I sold the 9s when I became ill and needed the cash for medical bills.)

Since you’re pretty familiar with the 4-series sound, I’ll limit my thoughts to the VR-9. Even in my somewhat compromised room, it threw a very believable stage and was dynamic as hell. Resolution and transparency weren’t the best I’d ever heard at that price point, but still pretty top-rank. The bass, of course, was outta this world in terms of gale-force power, but also very quick and textured.

I wouldn’t characterize the sound as particularly “hi-fi.” It certainly didn’t gloss over bad recordings, but I didn’t consider it an unrelenting microscope, either. It possessed the rare ability to bring out the inherent musicality in a recording without dissecting it to pieces.

Was it perfect? No. With all those drivers, I noticed some loss of coherency. The paint finish was quite disappointing for a speaker in that price league. And, as I said, I thought transparency could be better for what it cost. But at the time, it was a viable option, and I’m glad I got the chance to own a pair.

The VR-5 is an excellent speaker—my friend owns them—and if you like the Von Schweikert sound, they get you reasonably close to the 9 for a lot less money. Hope this was of some help. Good luck.

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