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Are Von Schweikert VR-2s worth auditioning?

I'm considering The VR-2s as a replacement for my Totem Arros. I listen to a lot of electronic music, Oakenfold and the like. I've read good reviews on these and they fit my budget at $2,500. I'm not willing to spend 2 or 3 times more. Problem is, I would have to travel to audition them.
Does anybody out there who owns these listen to my kind of music? Or do you have any thoughts on whether or not I'd be wasting my time? I'm looking for a speaker with excellent overall presentation, including nice tight and clean bass response, but not bass heavy. For obvious size limitations, the Arros just didn't cut it.
david_cordner
sedona
144 posts
 
Pardales, did you fill the chamber with lead shot? If so, how much per speaker? And what number lead shot works best?
Also curious as to what your opinion of the midrange is?
david_cordner OP
7 posts
 
Thanks for the answers to my questions. I will be auditioning these speakers shortly.
joyelyse
42 posts
 
I have 25 lbs. of lead shot in each. Albert says that 95% of potential is acheived in the first 25 lbs. and that most people can't hear the difference between 25 and 50lbs. He said that there is no additional improvement by goign up to 75lbs.

BTW, we're making some major changes with positioning and are getting much closer. We were way off to start. Paul from VSA is talking us through it. Got rid of some furniture to help with the flexibility. I will report in.
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kehut
668 posts
 
Hey Guys,

I just ordered my pair of VR2's. I sold a pair of ML SL3's to go with these. Using ARC tube monos and pre amp. Should be up and running this week. Hard to find someone selling them used...but several dealers offer excellent discounted prices on both new and demo..you'll find them listed on the classified here in the GoN....Meanwhile from all I've heard, read and been told..they are that good!
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kehut
668 posts
 
Joyelyse,

Since I just ordered the VR2's and should be arriving this week, definately keep us posted on set up and what Paul has to offer. BTW what size shot is recommended?
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