Something comparable to VSA VR-1s

Tell us more about your equipment, music you'd listen to, room size, etc. Do you want floor standers as an option or stick w/ a stand mount monitor like the VR1? I have these for a second system and really like them as a good value in the under 1000 range. They run on audiogon around 500-750 for the most recent sales I've seen. The Dynaudios are pretty good--like the Audience (42 or 52 for stand mount, or 72/82 for floor) series, if you have the current and power to drive them. A bit crisper than the VRs. More dynamic than the VRs but not nearly as good at low levels. That's where the VR shines--efficient, decent bass, easy to place, and good for a wide sweet spot and they sound good on their sides, tweeters firing out, placed on bookshelves, if you can place that way. There are a host of other good options under 1K but we need to know more about your associated issues above. Good luck!

If you don't mind waiting VR-1s show up regularly or you can try a "Want To Buy" ad. I have several monitor speakers including VR-1, Green Mountain Audio Europa, Revel M22, Spica TC-50 and a few other speakers. I highly recommend trying Bose 301 speakers. They cost $328 NEW and you can get a 30 day trial. I honestly believe these would be perfect for your dance room and I am confident you will be blown away by their performance which is big, relaxed and accurate. The 301 is one of the lowest in distortion I have heard and you get amazing bass for their size.

I have owned more speakers than you could ever imagine in all price ranges up to $20,000. I spend a little time here on this forum and I noticed everyone here bashes Bose speakers. I did not believe all of these people had first hand experience with Bose and they were just repeating what they heard from other audiophiles and high end dealers. A couple of people claimed they owned Bose 901s, but it was back in the 1960s and we all know things have progressed since then not to mention we are a lot better at setting up our systems now than we were back then. So, I decided to find out for myself what these Bose speakers are all about. I can tell you they need a good break-in, they do not like tubes nor do they need tubes to have a rich sound. They work well with inexpensive wire and they will play every kind of music with ease. They sound good with a receive and they sound better with separates.

Take my advice and try the 301s. You have nothing to lose and a lot to gain, but don't tell anyone here how good they are or you will be an outcast like me.

Joy, I would call Von Schweikert and see if they can line you up with some VR-1s. I know they sometimes have some kicking around or know someone who does. Also, putting a "wanted" ad here may also be worthwhile.