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Von Schweikert VR-4 GEN.III SE -VS- VR-4 JR?

Hello,
Has anyone out there heard or compared head-to-head the Von Schweikert VR-4 Gen.III SE and the Von Schweikert VR-4 JR?
If so, what are the sonic differences, sonic advantages, and sonic disadvantages of them in comparison to one another?
Is the VR-4 Gen.III SE worth the extra money over the VR-4 JR?
Finally, has anyone heard the new VR-4?
Thanks alot.
daltonlanny
daltonlanny OP
301 posts
 
What is the retail price on the new Von Schweikert VR-4sr?
Thanks so much for all of your responses so far guys!
tireguy
1,964 posts
 
The VR4sr's retail for $8k/pair.
ksroy
31 posts
 
I agree in that the 4jrs are 70% to 80% of the 4 gen IIIs. The gen IIIs had a bigger soundstage, but the jrs had better imaging. Also, gen IIIs need room to breathe while the jrs are easy to place due to its small size.
robm321
932 posts
 
I agree with just about everyone here. I've heard them both in the same system.
hooper
396 posts
 
I use the VR-4 Gen IIIs in my second system, and I had a pair of the JRs on loan while my VR-9s were being built. I thought the JRs imaged and disappeared a bit better, but the Gen IIIs were more dynamic, had deeper and tighter bass, and were somewhat more detailed at the extremes. As for looks, the JR is a beautiful speaker--I received many compliments about it--but something about the "ugly duckling" nature of the IIIs appeals to me. I just think it's a more "interesting" looking speaker. You should probably be able to get a pretty sweet deal on a used pair of the IIIs now. If you can, I'd seriously consider that as an option.
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