It wasn’t until the final combination of products came together that the Mk2 became as fast and coherent as electrostatics, as Albert claimed. That is quite an achievement. Be clear; this is a Real World loudspeaker that is capable of world-class performance in medium to moderately large rooms. To reach that goal, you will need to surround it with very fine components connected with high quality cables. Tweak your system and tune your room and you will be handsomely rewarded. The Sound Dead Steel Isofeet will be very helpful in this regard.
Successful manufacturers have a knack for properly pricing their products. Overpriced or under-selling products have a way of falling by the wayside as the technology evolves. Albert Von Schweikert and his staff are clearly among the very elite manufacturers of our time. It came as no surprise that the VR-4SR Mk2 was as good as it was. What surprised me was how good it became with the addition of the modest Sound Dead Steel Isofeet and the new Von Schweikert speaker cable. Not only is it as good, if not better than other American made loudspeakers at much higher prices, given the weak United States dollar, it trumps most everything in its league from abroad. In this upper echelon, the VR-4SR Mk2 loudspeakers have outstanding value. If you are on the verge of purchasing a new loudspeaker, this could easily be the one, which is to say it has my highest recommendation. If you can’t find them locally, book a flight and go have a listen
Brand: Von Schweikert
Model Name/Number: VR4SR mkII
Price (RRP): £12000
Choice Hifi Price: £4990
Product Information:
Type: Dynamic-driver four-way system using a triple-chambered transmission line and two-piece stacking enclosure system to eliminate resonance and ensure image focus.
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 25 kHz (+/-3dB)
Impedance: 6 Ohms avg. (4 Ohms 20Hz to 150 Hz)
Sensitivity: 92dB/W/m
Driver Complement: Two 8.5-inch aluminum woofers from Norway, one 7-inch carbon Kevlar-cellulose Aerogel midrange driver from France, One 1.5-inch silk dual concentric ring tweeter from Denmark, and one 1-inch rear firing ambience mid/tweeter with fabric dome and transmission-line loading. All drivers use proprietary Advanced Motor System with low distortion design.
Crossover: Acoustic fourth order, at 190 Hz and 1.9 kHz, optimized for flat off-axis response and phase consistency over a wide Global Axis. Parts are sourced from Hovland, Solen and others, internal wiring is by Analysis Plus.
Woofer Tuning: Triple-chambered transmission line hybrid design composed of three separate chambers and tuned vent at 23Hz.
Cabinet And Bracing: A 2-inch thick front baffle and one-inch MDF fiberboard interlocking braces. Internal damping consists of thick acoustic felt and foam lining with Dacron stuffing. Large carpet spikes are provided.
Binding Posts: Double sets of five-way rhodium posts enabling bi-wiring. Single wire can be used with optional Data Link connector.
Dimensions: Midrange/Tweeter is 14 x 11 x 24) and Woofer is 29 x 11 x 24. Overall system measures 44 x 11 x 24 (HxWxD).
Weight: Woofer module: 97 lbs., M/T module: 53 lbs.
Warranty: Ten years Parts and Labor, excluding burned voice coils due to amp clipping. Warranty is transferable to second owner.
Finishes: Available in four book-matched wood veneers that include African Hazelwood and Dark Red Cherry. Sycamore and Ebony wood are also available as premium finish options. A satin-gloss polyester resin clear-coat protects the fine wood surfaces
Age: 16
Condition: 9/10
Voltage: N/A
Finish/Colour: See pics
Packaging? Yes
Accessories? Yes
Item Location: In Stock
Status: Second Hand
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