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Building a home theater.

I am in the process of building a home theater. I also want a great 2 channel music system. The acoustics have been designed by Rives Audio. I have a clean slate with everything to put in the room. I am looking at Von Scweikert VR2 or Vr4 jrs. Meadowlark Kestrel 2 or Europa (if I can find a dealer in the SF Bay area} Anybody have any ideas/experiences/opinions with any of these choices or should I go some other direction. My music tastes are eclectic so system must handle classical through rock.

Any inputs would be appreciated.
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rlwainwright
1,904 posts
 
I'd take a *serious* look at the Galllo Ref IIIs, they are *very* good sounding speakers...

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sogood51
2,157 posts
 
I would also try to listen to the Vmps line of speakers for your use and needs. They are hi-bred type and are very good at both types of needs.

Check the audiocircle forum for a dealer near you.

Dave
sgower
27 posts
 
Soundscape in Santa Rosa is a Meadowlark dealer. They also have McCormack. I am using a MAP-1 multi-channel analog pre to set up my hybrid 2-channel/HT setup. So far I have set up as 2 channel only with the rest to follow later. This pre gives up nothing in 2 channel with the flexibility for complete HT. The only catch is that you must have a digital front end with HT processing which is getting very common.
maineiac
649 posts
 
I have a complete Von Schweikert setup, 4JRs, VR-1 for rears, LCR-15, and VRS/1 sub. I really like these speakers for everything HT, multi-channel music, and 2 channel music. All of these speakers fit nicely together and it is easy to get lost in the music or movie. The sub is very nice, in fact I can't get over how good it has been the last couple of movies we've watched (no need to use it for music). Check them out if you can.
larryb
101 posts
 
I just purchased the Cary Silver Oak III's and center. They were created using a third order crossover which gives excellent off-axis (non sweetspot) listening.

One other cool feature is the tweater is off to the side, so that if they're far apart you can have the tweaters facing inward for a more focused sound, or you can have both speakers closer together with the tweeters out for the ultimate off-axis performance.

I haven't heard them, but ordered today. I know its weird, but I have a friend in the biz (good discount), and I've been thrilled with the Cary electronics that make up the rest of my HT system.
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