NHT 3.3 or von Scheikert VR4

Jax2: NHT 3.3 are unstable and tippy (too narrow of a footprint). They are braced by metal feet which, IMO are not well-integrated into the design. They don't have the refinement of sound like the VR4. NHT are adequate for Home Theatre, but not a high quality, 2 channel audio system.

Absolutely agree on the awkward and narrow footprint, but that's where my agreement ends as far as the construction of the speakers go. Sound pretty spectacular in my friend's system, and I'm not even an SS fan. Never heard the VR4's though (as I said). Maybe I ought to!

Marco

The thing that does it for me is that the VR4SE uses the new dual concentric tweeter. It is the one of the few dome tweeters I can tolerate.

The NHT uses a metal dome; drove me nuts after a few minutes.

I heard both and prefer the Schweikert speakers. But, the VR4 was being powered by White/Llanno amps, and the 3.3 was powered by Pioneer Reference. I liked both speakers enough nevertheless.

I'm not sure how on Earth anyone can claim the 3.3 to be a 'cheesy' speaker...it's anything but.

The 3.3's, with the proper setup, are some of the most spectacular sounding speakers you can find (dollar for dollar, especially nowadays).

I've never heard the VS 4's and I'm sure they're great, but I can assure you that if I had the space, the 3.3's would likely have a home with me.

If you want more extensive description of my thoughts on the 3.3's, look up the posting comparing the 3.3's to the Mirage M1's.

Many ppl concur with my thoughts.