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Von Schweikert VR2 vs Polk Audio LSi15

Forgive me, I've probably made 10 posts in the last 2 months about what if's and such. For the most part this forum has been helpfull. I've really come to narrow down my speaker choices. As it stands right now my current setup is

Polk Audio LSi9
SimAudio Moon i-5080
Museatex DAC (full upgrades ala John Wright)
Museatex Transport (Was John Wright personal transport as of 6months ago

What I'm considering. A move to a fuller range speaker. I love the airy mids and openness of the Polk Audio LSi9's, I'm considering Polk Audio LSi15's to help in the bottom end. They're up against the VR2's, I have no local dealer but I'd be buying used and a few close sources have told me they offer a more lively presentation to rock music (which I listen to a great deal of).

Either speaker would be powered by the i-5080, with an upgrade to a Classe' CAP 151 or something of that ilk within 6months. My musical tastes include Radiohead, Massive Attack, Jet, Bjork, White Stripes, The Clash, Alice In Chains, Pulp, Nirvana...I hope I'm painting a clear picture.

What I'm afraid of most is harshness, something I hve none of with the LSi Vifa ring tweeter as of right now. What I'm looking for is a more resolved bottom end, deeper, wider. I'd like to hear and feel more of the kick drum when listening to rock by Jet, White Stripes, Alice In Chains, Nirvana. Without losing the openness in the mid range. So if I could I'd love to hear some thoughts.

Again, thanks...I know I've sure used up my time on this forum.

ps Ffonton I've tried emailing you, I'm dying for your thoughts.

Cheers
lush
jaybeep
8 posts
 
I am not familiar with the Polks but have had a pair of VR-2's for close to two years and am very satisfied with them. I find their sound to be very clear, dynamic and extended. The bass is huge but well balanced in the context of the speaker. They are very much "alive" but I wouldn't call them forward or in your face.

I replaced a pair of Dynaudio Contours and am much happier with the VR-2's. The Dyn's were quality speakers but too laid back and not as articulate as the VR-2's. They were also shy in the bass.

I listen to alot of rock, reggae and jazz and the VR-2's work well with all of it. They are run by a Plinius 9100 integrated and the match is very good. On the used market, they are a really good deal.
ffontan
66 posts
 
Yeah...I suppose that if you're not a fan of Dynaudio you probably wouldn't be a fan of the Polk LSi line. I'm not trying to equal them here by the way, but they do have in common that people who like more "up front" speakers tend to find them "too laid back".

I suppose is all about taste and priorities...so I'm on the other side of the fence. I like the LSi and Dynaudio sound...and I like Von Shweikert a lot, but I tend to prefer speakers that are a little more laid back...
lush OP
262 posts
 
Hey Ffontan, I think I'm going to move towards the Gallo Nucleus Ref 3's they work better in a smaller room, and I have yet to hear them ( I will audition before I buy) but I've heard they are incredibly smooth, detailed and yet still dynamic at the same time.
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