Von Schweikert VR2 verses Infinity RSIIIB

Help any thoughts??

I am sure the VR2 is more vivid and resolving than the 2ces. Resolution is not their forte.

I had a pair of VR2s about 10 years ago and they were just ok. I would keep looking at other possibilities in your price range.

Shakey

I would recommend you look into the LSA Design LSA2 tower speaker. It is in current production and available in three performance levels--Standard, Signature, and Statement.

The Standard model is evidently inspired by—if not outright derivative from—the VR2, right down to the rear-firing ambience tweeter. However, there are changes to the crossover which (according to what I've read) improve on the VR2. The
Signature and Statement versions upgrade the tweeter, crossover components, and even the internal damping material.

The prices on the LSA Design website are left over from when they had a dealer network. Now all sales are handled Internet-Direct by Underwood HiF, and prices are significantly reduced. The Standard model in rosewood is down to $1299/pr, the Signature is $1995/pr, and the Statement with Aurum Cantum ribbon tweeter is $3495/pr. He's blowing out the previous gen. Standard in black for $899/pr.

Check some forums of Von Schweikert enthusiasts; you should come across strengths and weaknesses of the VR-2. Then communicate with Underwood Wally and/or somebody at LSA Design to see if the LSA-2 gives you the same or even
more of what you're looking for.

I think they are byond OK. Here is the issue. Funds are beyound tight. I can keep this pair for $500. What could I could I find for $500 that would even be close? What else would give me
Useful bass down to 25HZ
A open and holographic soundstage with depth
A vivid image WITHOUT hyper detail (which much gear seems to have now)
A sense of warmth and body.
For $500 what else could there be??
Thanks