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Von Schweikert VR-33

Can anyone who has actually heard them offers some feedback on there sonic traits? I have speakers which I really love in a well thought out, emotional system, but recent room layout changes have reignited an ongoing speaker placement battle which I'm growing quite tired of.

The thought of placing these things a foot or less away from the wall without concerns about toe or anything like that is exteremly appealing.

Anyone with ACTUAL experience, please share your thoughts. I'd rather this thread not dissolve into crap like the prior vr33 thread.
gopher
rafr
21 posts
 
Gopher,
I am not able to help you, but I am in the same situation. I was about to pull the trigger on a pair of Vandersteens, until I came across these VR-33. I also tried to find info and agree with you on the Audiogon thread. Please let me know how yours sound when you get them. I find it interesting to be able to put them close to the wall.
tgrisham
1,291 posts
 
I am curious. Since you already bought them and are awaiting delivery, what is the reasoning behind asking opinions now? You will be biased for or against them before they even arrive. I think any opinion expressed here will be potentially destructive to your enjoyment. Don't take offense, just wondering.
johnnyb53
3,510 posts
 

12-25-11: Tgrisham
I am curious. Since you already bought them and are awaiting delivery, what is
the reasoning behind asking opinions now?
Someone
might be able to offer tips on getting the best from them--placement, break-in,
amp-matching, room treatments, etc. so he doesn't prematurely decide against
them and send them back.
gopher OP
499 posts
 
My preferences are pretty set and I frequently find myself dissenting from the majority in terms of gear preferences. I'm not worried about tainting the water but am quite curious as to what I might expect.

I'm also prettying concerned about my amps ability to drive them. I have a Decware Torii 3 I'm not ready to let go of but it puts out 26wpc and, though I've read some favorable things with 35watts, VSA seems to recommend a minimum of 50...

I guess time will tell.
gpowered
153 posts
 
If the 33 is anything like my former VR4 Jr, then it will want at least 100 watts for maximum output performance. That is not to say your amp won't work though because it might sound great at low to moderate... maybe even slightly loud volumes... so if you listen like a "normal" person, then it could be great. You may want to just keep a solid state amp in the closet for those days you want to rock out at insane volumes.
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