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Revel Studio or Von Schweikert VR4 Mk1 or Salk HT3

Hey everyone....getting back into the hifi game and have been doing a lot of research on speakers.

I've "narrowed" it down to the following although it's quite a list at this point still...i'm sure i'll get a wide array of responses but that's what i'm looking for at this point especially some of the speakers i cannot demo due to factory direct sales.

Here's the short list:
Revel Ultima Studio (original)
Von Schweikert VR4 MkI
Salk Veracity HT3
Kef 207/2
Wilson Sophia (original)

I can just about find a set of any of these for around $4000-$4500 so looking for what everyone thinks is the best deal.

I've got a wide range of musical interests from Jazz to Acoustic to Rock.
jcote
tmsorosk
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I'm biased , but the Studio's are hard to beat . Stereophiles joint speaker of the year 2001 . You have pickled some good ones .
jcote OP
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Thanks guys. Yes i meant the original 207...i wish i could get the 207/2's for $4000...Everyone has raved so much about the 207/2 maybe i should save up!

i have another possible opportunity for some Gallo Reference 3.1's. I've heard these are giant killers but not many reviews out there...anyone have experience?
shakeydeal
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Unless you are talking about the SR. the VR4 Mark I can be had for under 1500.00. However, I don't think it is any competition for the other speakers mentioned.

Shakey
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wntrmute2
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I think Salks are well north of your price point. The HT3s are around $6,000 and the HT2-TLs (which I bought new) are pushing $5,000. Occasionally, very occasionally a used set shows up holding their price fairly well. Beautiful sounding as well as stunning in appearance.
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wntrmute2
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Sorry, the standard HT-2s are $4,200. Add some custom wood or other options and tack on another 200-300 bucks. I paid right around $4,200 for mine with a solid front baffle, matching plinths and in redgum. Before the price increase recently. The process of dealing with the Salk team is great, you feel like one of the family! Listening to them now.
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