Von Schweikert VR-4 Gen III or B&W 802?


I am setting up my home theater room and would like to upgrade my speakers for stereo listening. My system consists of the following:

Plinius CD-LAD pre-amp
Plinius SA-250 power amp
Sony DVP-9000ES DVD player (used as a CD player)
Harmonic Technology Pro-silway II cables
Synegistic Research AC Master Coupler / Reference Coupler power cord

I'm contemplating on B&W 802 or Von Schweikert VR-4 Gen III which is strongly recommended by my good friend. It is a tough decision for me since I have not listened to VR-4 Gen III but the price compare to 802 is a steal.

Any suggestion? I listen to jazz, vocal, string and pop music.

Thanks,
Patrick
patrick123
Though I am biased,I have hear both and the VSA is far superior paticuraly in the mid range.It also goes lower than the BWs.
Iwould buy the VON SCHWEIKERTS.I have VR6 and are the best speakers I have owned.