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Schweikert VR4-Jr vs. Gallo Reference 3 with SA

Good Day All,

I have read a number of post with regard to these two speakers, but many are fairly old and before the Gallo's were even officially released. I am now trying to get as much input as possible on comparing these. Please not that it is between the VR4-Jr and the Gallo Reference 3 WITH THE SUBWOOFER AMP. Without considering the price difference ($4000 for VR4-Jr vs $3400 for Ref 3 and SA) and without alternative suggestions, would anyone who has been able to listen to these two please post their opinions, comments, experiences etc.

With Thanks and Regards,
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xenithon
robm321
932 posts
 
I agree with jcruse. You won't be disappointed with either speaker. Since you made your choice - don't drive yourself crazy wondering, just enjoy the Gallo’s.

I think they are both in the accurate uncolored camp. As to which is more accurate – who knows. It would be a judgment call and any component in the system could add coloration that some would contribute to the speaker. So, just know they are both similar in that respect.
chadnliz
3,736 posts
 
I listened to the JR's last week and I was floored at the soundstage and midrange for the price, these were run with Audio Research tube gear and it was a very enjoyable "you are there" experience. The only concern I had was they were like 8 feet from back wall and I dont know how the rear tweeter would work near wall, but as they were set-up....it was an awesome audition
xenithon OP
130 posts
 
Cinematic_systems: because Vivid audio is extremely expensive. For the same price they are asking for their floorstander I would rather looking into something like a Diva Utopia or Wilson Sophia or Dynaudio C4 etc. You are talking about the equivalent of over $10k, nearer to $15k actually.
cinematic_systems
282 posts
 
Sorry thought they might be less expensive in South Africa, atleast near the VSR and Gallo's assuming they cost a bit more imported.
xenithon OP
130 posts
 
Yeah, I hoped they would have been. But even if they were 5-10% less than overseas it wouldn't help much. They are simply in a higher league than the VSA and Gallo's. I have heard these and they are just incredible! To give you an indication of price, they are currently only distributed here and in Europe (US only beginning to mid 2006) and there the smaller speaker in the range (B1) retails for nearly 8000 pounds! Check it out here: http://www.hifichoice.co.uk/review_read.asp?ID=2816

Cheers,
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