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Meadowlark Nighthawk vs Von Schweikert VR4 SE

I am considering upgrading my speaker to either the Meadowlark Nighthawk or the Von Schweikert VR4 SE. My present system includes: Audio Aero Prima cdp, Belles 21a pre,Belles 150A REFERENCE amp, Von Schweikert vr2, harmonic technology pro-silway mk111 ic and pro-9 spk. cables.
I find the sound of the VS vr2 to be on the forward side in the mids & highs and not quite as warm & transparent as I would like. Don't get me wrong guys, the VR2 are really excellent speakers in there own right($2500/great bass),but I just want something better overall and am willing to spend the bucks in the price range of about $6000 new. However, I am not able to audition these two speakers in my area and would like some help as to which speaker would be less forward(mids & highs) and more warmer-sweeter overall.
Thank You.
blaineaf
blaineaf OP
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Audiofanki, thanks for the response. It is most helpful.
2 questions: 1. What did you mean when you wrote "...no one note bass"?
2. Do you think the Belles 150a Reference amp(125w/ch)is enought amp to fully exploit the qualities of the Nighthawk or should I consider bridgeing two of them together(500w/ch)?
Thank You
audiofankj
373 posts
 
Blaineaf, when I wrote "no one note bass" I meant the Nighthawk is not guilty of this. Some speakers tend to have an exagerrated or over emphasized bass at a certain frequency that stands out more than other bass notes... The Nighthawks are quite refined and tuneful in the bass, without emphasis in any one area.

I would think your current system should handle the Nighthawks just fine. I am running mine with 170 wpc tube amps, however they are a 4 Ohm speaker with a 91 sensitivity. It would also depend on if you are in extremely large room or not, but assuming you are in a medium sized room or smaller I would imagine your current setup should drive the Nighthawks fine.

You may also want to take the time to give Pat McGinty @ Meadowlark a call, as he is very knowledgeable and very eager to answer any questions.
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the_kid
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I have not heard the Nighthawks but have heard other Meadowlark Speakers and they are hard to beat. I would contact them directly. I currently own Sonus Fabers which I am thrilled with as I prefer accurate imaging and a warmer sweeter tonality as you describe. If I went to a bigger listening room and needed a floorstander opposed to a monitor, the Meadowlark line would be first on my short list.. I wish you luck!

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