Vandersteen 3A Sig vs. Von Schweikert VR4 Jr.

Classic case of system dependent results, and argument which will not be resolved unless tested in own listening environment.
Both speakers seem to garnish high praise. I've had plenty of experience with Vandersteen 2CE's. Have moved on to imho much superior product - Chapman Audio T-7's.
Those interested in this comparison of speakers should call Staurt Chapman Jones at 206-463-3008; very pleasant man who is fanatical about hand building the best possible speakers matched to exacting tolerances. Exceptional cost to performance ratio, beyond Vandersteen, in my experience. You won't find much on the net about them; Stuart can send info to you. I believe, one of best "hidden gems" in speakers.
Stuart makes the T-77, which should compete very favorably with either Vandys or VonS.

Pawlowski6132,

Good choice! You will be happy. I'm glad you were able to see through the false ridicule.

Dseid,

Just watch your back with your "buddy" dealer. He may sell you a line or maybe he already has. Maybe he wanted to dump the Vandersteens on you and was lying about it. It sounds like he does that with his other customers, so he's probably doing it with you. Where is he at. I'll make sure to avoid him/her.

"Dseid,

Just watch your back with your "buddy" dealer. He may sell you a line or maybe he already has. Maybe he wanted to dump the Vandersteens on you and was lying about it. It sounds like he does that with his other customers, so he's probably doing it with you. Where is he at. I'll make sure to avoid him/her"

My original text warrants some correction based on your interpretation. I meant to state I know Agaffers dealer buddy (Agaffer had posted just after me), and his place is where i listened to the VR 4Jr. and his Vandersteen 5A's (not to compare though, just for fun). This dealer did NOT try and steer me either way, and was not even a dealer for the 3A Sigs.

What he was is a great guy who instead of "steering" me to the VR 4JR - which he did sell, set me up with a Vandersteen dealer he knew the same afternnon for a listening session.

So no, he did not "want to dump the Vandersteens on you and was lying about it. It sounds like he does that with his other customers, so he's probably doing it with you", but instead lost a sale on a product he carried so that I would make a purchase I WOULD BE HAPPY WITH!! Is this not the BEST kind of dealer? Would you like his number now??

Dseid,

Thanks for clearing that up. I have a great dealer in the bay area www.audiblearts.com - he carries what he likes not stuff he doesn't beleive in. He doesn't sell brands that he wouldn't recommend when there is something better for the price out there. Why doesn't your dealer try to carry what he likes?