Von Sweikert VR2 vs. VR4 jr

[Jim Clark]

It's finally time to upgrade and I was sufficiently impressed with the VR 2's. IMO these blew away the Focal 816s which were way too lean and uninvolving for me. Also spent some time with a set of Triangle Antal ES which impressed me with the forward soundstage (like being in the first row vs. the 15'th with the VR2's). They were very lively but it almost seemed to be at the expense of a wide soundstage. At any rate, they lost me with when I played some pipe organ music, I mean it didn't even sound close to a pipe organ anywhere along the spectrum and I'm not sure why. Certainly there was no "slam" and apparently that's by design but still...

I can get the VR 2's and the center for about 2,700. So my first question is-how much more do you think it would cost to step up to the VR4 Jr's?

Final question is screwy-how do you think the VS's compare to the Dynaudio 82's? I've wanted to hear the Dyns for the longest time but the only dealer anywhere near me won't carry the Audience line. He will bring in the Focus 220's when they are released but until then he only carries the upper line product. This completely sucks and puts me in the tough spot on relying on the opinions of others in order to avoid buyers remorse.

Any and all help would be appreciated.

Regards,
jc