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von schweikart - samsoum - 08-Nov-2016
hi fellas,
any one on this forum familiar with devialet associated with von schweikart speakers? i might audition the vr5 anniversary model with my dev200? any thoughts?
RE: von schweikart - mdconnelly - 08-Nov-2016
(08-Nov-2016, 19:53)samsoum Wrote: hi fellas,
any one on this forum familiar with devialet associated with von schweikart speakers? i might audition the vr5 anniversary model with my dev200? any thoughts?
I'm using a D220 Pro (previously a 200) with my Von Schweikert VR-35 speakers. Love it. I've heard the VR5s, and I'd be amazing if they didn't sound awesome with a Devialet. Unfortunately, Devialet does not (yet) support any Von Schweikert speakers with their SAM system. No big loss as far as I'm concerned.
von schweikart - samsoum - 09-Nov-2016
Hi, very good to hear that, i found one used pair in very good condition, at almost half price.I recently auditioned wilson audio sabrina paired with dev200,and took the decision to own them cause i loved them. I m still collecting the funds and get across this occasion so i m planning to have an audition.I think i can get the von slightly shipper than the new sabrina ,so i will see.....
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RE: von schweikart - Antoine - 10-Nov-2016
The American loudspeaker brand is Von Schweikert (Audio) not Von Schweikart!
I've been using a pair of Von Schweikert VR-5 Anniversary since 2010. Very happy with 'em though I did decide to use a subwoofer (JL Audio Fathom F112) with them because of room mode issues (acoustics) which I couldn't solve otherwise. The subwoofer is fed a 'room corrected' signal from a DSpeaker Anti-Mode Dual Core 2.0.
Before the VR-5's I've owned a pair of VR-4 GenIII HSE and before that a pair of VR-4 Gen II.
Martin Colloms (Hificritic.com) among others reviewed the VR-5 Anniversary which was a very good review with critical notes as well. Unfortunately I can no longer find it online. The review by Greg Weaver is still online: http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue40/vr5_anniversary.htm
No speaker is perfect but one of the "trademark traits" of the VR-5s is their uncanny ability to recreate the spaciousness, detail, depth and atmosphere of the soundstage. If they're a good match for your room they're probably worth an audition.
RE: von schweikart - thumb5 - 10-Nov-2016
The British hi-fi journalist is Martin Colloms, not Martin Collums. (Sorry Antoine, couldn't resist
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RE: von schweikart - Antoine - 10-Nov-2016
No problem, you are entirely right Ian, my bad!
von schweikart - samsoum - 10-Nov-2016
Hahhahha, #thumb5 #i like your humour!
Hi Antoine, sorry to be so careless but i realized that after sending the post! Anyway, i am planning an audition and ive red about it couple reviews wich were just very very positives And enthousiastes .The pair i found is in pristine condition in madagascar ebony veneer, midrange replaced to current mk2,i can get it for 11k usd. Ive been across this occasion after auditioning the sabrina wich i felt in love .Sonicaly ,i loved the extension , depth, control of the bass, soundstage... And of course the beautiful design.I ll be interested to know if you compared the vr5 anniversary to sabrina .Here i can get the sabrina new for 15k usd( no second hand).I like the vr5 design as well and the wife acceptance factor is
positive.
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von schweikart - samsoum - 12-Nov-2016
Hi antoine, any thoughts about the deal?
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RE: von schweikart - Antoine - 12-Nov-2016
Hi Samsoum, I own the same ebony veneered ones but mine are upgraded to the "original" or mk1 Anniversary.
I haven't done much listening/comparing to loudspeakers the last several years and haven't heard the Sabrina so can't help you there. The VR-5's were a direct competitor to the Wilson Watt/Puppy's, some think they "punched above that".
The price you got for the VR-5's is a very good one I think (new >30k). Most important is of course that you like what they do and that they are a match for your room so I'd consider a home audition mandatory. Enjoy and good luck!
von schweikart - samsoum - 12-Nov-2016
Thank you antoine for the advice, unfortunately i will do the audition in the seller s appartment since they are very heavy to transport. My living room if rectangle , roughly 8m*4m, one sidewall fully with glass covered 2/3 rd vertically with romain curtains,the opposite one partially open( i know it s a disaster acoustically speaking?,i have a big antique door in the front wall( it can act as low freq absorber), carpet soon will be in place over a very reflective ceramic floor!
I m looking forward for the audition and i hope i will like them cause they will fit marvelously in the decor and wife( not often happen) like them.
By the way i looked at your system wich is nothing short of impressive!
I will keep you updated since you look to be an expert and much knowlogeable than i am in this hobby!
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