Speakers around 20k

Audiokinesis: I have difficulty putting into words what seperated Snell from the pack.

I guess I can say it is the totality of presentation. I have listened, among others, to solo voice (Rebecca Pidgeon - Spanish Harlem), got goose bumps. To Matheny & Haden, discovered how far down an acoustic bass can go; heard how fast & articulate it can be.

I listened to orchestral work and could pin-point location of groups of instruments in total coherance.

I could move around the room without any loss of imaging or detail.

... Music, Snell and me - I'm happy.

(Adsal, do you recognize the poem ?)

Audiokinesis, I read your postings re Soundlab U1/A1/M1. Do you know where I can listen to them in NYC or CT ? Soundlab did not return my e-mail.

One last word about the dealers. I have read some postings here complaining about the 'arrogance' of dealers. Auditioning these four speakers was a delightful experience. ALL dealers were very plesant and helpful. One even opened his shop just for me (never bought anything from him up to now) on a Sunday, others just showed the equipment and left me alone to listen - never interrupting and/or pushing one or the other equipment. I want to thank them all.

That's great what you said about dealers but I wonder if you could go back again without buying anything

Von Schweikert VR 7's

Try Legacy's Focus (only $6,000), however, to my ears they are as good as 2, 3, and 4 listed above and you save $14,000 for that reference amp and preamp you will need to drive these beauties!

Abruce - I did not buy anything. In fact, this is the first time I have been to two of the four dealers.

Acuujim - Actually I like VSR. I think I'm one of the first who bought a VR-4. I wanted to upgrade them to gen II, but, they were out-of-biz for a while (I think a flood). Then they run to financial difficulties (it is a while now - I don't remember). So, I sold them. Although there are no guarantees (see Genesis), above a price range, I would prefere a financially stable company. However, I don't know how VSR is doing nowadays.

Timo - Tks. I might give it a listen.