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Sepakers -vr5's or something along the 4-7k range

Looking for full range, full body, nice imaging and sound staging, good off-axis sound, fast and detailed.
At least moderate efficiency, tube friendly impedence.

Considering VR5's HSE or non-HSE, or sending vr4's in to get Mod5+HSE upgrade.

system/room/tastes info here:

http://cgi.audioasylum.com/systems/2709.html

KP
killerpiglet
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driver
750 posts
 
Hi KP. I think you'd be really happy with the mods to your 4's. I have the Gen III's & they were recommended to me over the 5's. Everything I've heard about the upgraded 4's has been positive & I'm sure someone will comment directly.
soix
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If you really dig what the VR-4s do then the upgrade might be the best thing. Got to speak with some VonSchweikert folks at HE2002 and they said the VR-5 is more quick and agile while the VR-4 III has more bottom end--for whatever that's worth.

But, if you are finding the VR-4s lacking in certain respects I'd try to check out the Silverline La Folias--not that they're necessarily better but may(or may not) do better in certain areas if you're noticing any deficiencies with the VR-4s. Coincident Total Eclipses might be worth a look too. Best of luck.

Tim
killerpiglet OP
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I generally do like the VR sound, as does Mrs. Piggy.
We have a pair of 3's and a pair of 4's.
I figure "more and better of the same" then would be a good route.
Driver, the mod route was my original goal but with used 5's going for (relatively) reasonable cost I'm wavering. No shipping hassles and no down-time (well, I'd set up the 3's so that would not be all that horrible).

KP
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