Von Schweikert VR4-Jr: Urgent Opinions Needed


Hi All,

I would like to get any comments/opinions on this speaker. I am very interested in purchasing it. It is purely for stereo use, no home theater. Mix of music, ranging from new age (Adiemus, Vangelis), some light classical, light rock (Cranberries), and especially female vocals (Norah, Diana Krall, Katie Melua) etc. I am limited in terms of what is available to me here but I can get a set of these at a very good price. My other option is the Usher Audio CP-6381. What would you guys suggest?

Thanks,
X
xenithon
Xenithon,

It's easy to understand why you would have questions about these speakers, espescially if you have read the review in the new TAS. It's one of the most poorly-constructed reviews I've come across in quite some time.
The strength of this speaker is it's versatility. It can excel with MANY variations in musical tastes. Example: you can enjoy both "Love Scenes" and "Back in Black". You can also upgrade your other gear several times and never "outgrow" these speakers.
FWIW TAS just did a positive review, I got mine in the mail yesterday.

VMPS RM40, Dali Helicon, Gallo Reference 3, JM Reynaud Offrande, or any Audio Note speaker would be great choices from what I have read, in that price range...
I for one say go for the Von's...I have there big brother (the VR4Gen III SE's) and love them. I will admit I have not heard the jr's but from what people tell me they are one heck of a speaker for the money. Just my 2cents
Xenithon,

It's easy to understand why you would have questions about these speakers, espescially if you have read the review in the new TAS. It's one of the most poorly-constructed reviews I've come across in quite some time.
The strength of this speaker is it's versatility. It can excel with MANY variations in musical tastes. Example: you can enjoy both "Love Scenes" and "Back in Black". You can also upgrade your other gear several times and never "outgrow" these speakers.
Thanks for the response guys! I do understand that the VSA is a fantastic speaker especially at its price point. Just wanted to check if anyone has perhaps also heard the Usher CP-6381. Any opinions on it, in particular relative to the VSA.

Thanks,
X