Author Topic: Von Schweikert Discontinues VR-1, VR-2, LCR-15, TS-150 (Read 20583 times)

nickgregory · « **on:** July 11, 2007, 09:51:30 AM »

just saw on their webpage...either they are going high end, all the time, or coming out with a new entry level line...

http://www.vonschweikert.com/_products.htm

janka · « **Reply #1 on:** July 11, 2007, 01:44:54 PM »

All the discountinued models are the ones they were having made in China. I wonder if they decided to stop producing in that country. All the models they currently list are hand assembled in California.

BobW · « **Reply #2 on:** July 22, 2007, 04:48:00 AM »

Quote from: janka on July 11, 2007, 01:44:54 PM

All the discountinued models are the ones they were having made in China. I wonder if they decided to stop producing in that country. All the models they currently list are hand assembled in California.

Yea! Corporate responsibility rears it head?

spreetaper · « **Reply #3 on:** July 25, 2007, 05:04:39 PM »

i wonder where i can get the vr-1 stands now
they were up on the VS site a couple weeks ago now they are gone. :O
someone must still have them

nickgregory · « **Reply #4 on:** July 27, 2007, 07:09:58 AM »

Quote from: spreetaper on July 25, 2007, 05:04:39 PM

i wonder where i can get the vr-1 stands now
they were up on the VS site a couple weeks ago now they are gone. :O
someone must still have them

I would send an email here:

vonschweikert@integra.net <vonschweikert@integra.net>

and ask...who knows...they may have a set that they havent gotten rid of yet...

Nick's Picks · « **Reply #5 on:** July 27, 2007, 07:24:15 AM »

i bet they do.

if you are local to New England, Janka here on the section has a sweet pair of stands for his vr1's, which he no longer owns. i'm sure he'd let em go.

janka · « **Reply #6 on:** July 27, 2007, 09:58:11 AM »

Yes, I sure would. They are Target Audio HR-60's, not the actual VSA stands. My VR-1's did fit them perfectly though. http://www.targethifi.co.uk/4598/4790.html

AnalogFan · « **Reply #7 on:** December 13, 2007, 06:14:28 AM »

All of these models are still available at www.NewForHalf.com. These are apparently the last new stock available at liquidation prices. And, this same seller has been advertising on Audiogon.com and Ebay.com.

Nick's Picks · « **Reply #8 on:** December 13, 2007, 08:12:34 AM »

whoa...
good prices. $1499 for VR2's. thats a super deal on a reference quality full range speaker.
no sub needed w/those puppies.

Tim · « **Reply #9 on:** December 13, 2007, 12:50:40 PM »

Quote from: AnalogFan on December 13, 2007, 06:14:28 AM

All of these models are still available at www.NewForHalf.com. These are apparently the last new stock available at liquidation prices. And, this same seller has been advertising on Audiogon.com and Ebay.com.

thanks for posting that

Tapeholio · « **Reply #10 on:** December 13, 2007, 04:08:49 PM »

VR4's rule your space!

Tim · « **Reply #11 on:** December 13, 2007, 04:10:28 PM »

Quote from: Tapeholio on December 13, 2007, 04:08:49 PM

VR4's rule your space!

pictures please!!

edit: I know what the vr4's look like but lets see that listening space/gear

Jimna · « **Reply #12 on:** December 15, 2007, 11:00:52 PM »

Quote from: Tim on December 13, 2007, 04:10:28 PM

Quote from: Tapeholio on December 13, 2007, 04:08:49 PM
VR4's rule your space!

pictures please!!

edit: I know what the vr4's look like but lets see that listening space/gear

yea, come on. lets see...

terrapinj · « **Reply #13 on:** January 10, 2008, 08:35:50 PM »

Quote from: AnalogFan on December 13, 2007, 06:14:28 AM

All of these models are still available at www.NewForHalf.com. These are apparently the last new stock available at liquidation prices. And, this same seller has been advertising on Audiogon.com and Ebay.com.

thanks for the heads up!! - i got a brand new pair of B-stock vr-1s (discoloration on a few corners) for $368 shipped to my door - can't wait until they arrive

Nick's Picks · « **Reply #14 on:** January 10, 2008, 08:36:55 PM »

wow...
sweet deal.

Jimna · « **Reply #15 on:** January 10, 2008, 08:48:30 PM »

no shit! thats great!

Sanjay · « **Reply #16 on:** January 10, 2008, 09:46:27 PM »

nothing short of a steal.

kindms · « **Reply #17 on:** January 15, 2008, 10:50:31 AM »

do you guys think that a pair of VR2's shipped is worth $1700.00 ?

scb · « **Reply #18 on:** January 15, 2008, 10:56:13 AM »

i would hope they're brand new

kindms · « **Reply #19 on:** January 15, 2008, 10:58:54 AM »

Quote from: scott brown on January 15, 2008, 10:56:13 AM

i would hope they're brand new

Yes brand new in box never opened. with base stands etc

scb · « **Reply #20 on:** January 15, 2008, 10:59:50 AM »

that's a good deal

Tim · « **Reply #21 on:** January 15, 2008, 11:30:34 AM »

Quote from: scott brown on January 15, 2008, 10:59:50 AM

that's a good deal

what he said

nickgregory · « **Reply #22 on:** January 15, 2008, 01:11:40 PM »

and I cant emphasize enough how good they sound...

terrapinj · « **Reply #23 on:** January 17, 2008, 10:23:59 PM »

VR-1s arrived today, exactly 7 days after I mailed the Money Order. Warren at newforhalf was great to deal with and speakers sound fantastic behind my Arcam amp so far. Can't wait till they get broken in a little more. Most of the discoloration is on the underside of the speaker as well

next step is building some stands in the next few weeks

Tim · « **Reply #24 on:** January 17, 2008, 10:30:05 PM »

enjoy!

CQBert · « **Reply #25 on:** January 17, 2008, 10:32:10 PM »

I am curious about these guys... the main office is a few miles from my home.. I will go and investigate...

CQBert

terrapinj · « **Reply #26 on:** January 18, 2008, 11:48:42 AM »

Quote from: CQBert on January 17, 2008, 10:32:10 PM

I am curious about these guys... the main office is a few miles from my home.. I will go and investigate...

CQBert

i emailed back and forth with Warren - he took a day or so to respond each time but always answered my questions. i asked about pickup but he prefers to ship. nice guy and great prices - they take paypal as well but you need to cover the fees. im curious to see what other gear they have once they clear out the von schweikert stuff

phreshie · « **Reply #27 on:** January 18, 2008, 01:48:22 PM »

I've emailed this guy and so has a friend of mine with NO reply. We were looking for VR1's. I saw his Ebay listing and he has 2 subs and a pair of VR2's but no VR1's. J are you happy with yours ?

vm

terrapinj · « **Reply #28 on:** January 18, 2008, 01:50:54 PM »

Quote from: phreshie on January 18, 2008, 01:48:22 PM

I've emailed this guy and so has a friend of mine with NO reply. We were looking for VR1's. I saw his Ebay listing and he has 2 subs and a pair of VR2's but no VR1's. J are you happy with yours ?

vm

he didn't have any more Vr-1s when i 1st contacted him a few weeks ago and just had one or two pairs of the B-stock - not sure if he has any of the b-stock still.

i've only had them one night but am very happy with my purchase so far

phreshie · « **Reply #29 on:** January 18, 2008, 04:27:49 PM »

Thanks, like I said we have both emailed him so ..... we'll give him a bit maybe he works in mysterious ways ..... and obtains pairs from floating stray cargo from afar .... LOL

Good luck with them I'm sure you'll enjoy them for a long time to come.

Were yours B Stock ?

audBall · « **Reply #30 on:** January 18, 2008, 04:50:20 PM »

Quote from: Tim on January 15, 2008, 11:30:34 AM

Quote from: scott brown on January 15, 2008, 10:59:50 AM
that's a good deal

what he said

only if it comes with the sexy soft sleeping bags too!

terrapinj · « **Reply #31 on:** January 18, 2008, 04:53:27 PM »

Quote from: phreshie on January 18, 2008, 04:27:49 PM

Thanks, like I said we have both emailed him so ..... we'll give him a bit maybe he works in mysterious ways ..... and obtains pairs from floating stray cargo from afar .... LOL

Good luck with them I'm sure you'll enjoy them for a long time to come.

Were yours B Stock ?

yeah mine are B-stock

they have some graying on them from being placed in the bags too soon after the finish was applied but 90% of the discoloration is on the bottom of the speaker so you can't even tell

speakers were brand new otherwise, still in the factory boxes and velour bags

Nick's Picks · « **Reply #32 on:** January 18, 2008, 05:05:44 PM »

sexy bitches!
thats a 2nd pair i'd own. they are just a smidge too small for my living room. I bet now that I have better amplification than I did back when i ran mine....., it'd be different.

Tim · « **Reply #33 on:** January 18, 2008, 05:14:17 PM »

I have been told that stand mounted speakers will not pass the GAF or I would sell my B&W's for a pair...

nickgregory · « **Reply #34 on:** January 18, 2008, 05:29:58 PM »

Quote from: Tim on January 18, 2008, 05:14:17 PM

I have been told that stand mounted speakers will not pass the GAF or I would sell my B&W's for a pair...

sell the B&Ws for a pair of VR-2s and dont look back

Tim · « **Reply #35 on:** January 18, 2008, 05:49:30 PM »

Quote from: nickgregory on January 18, 2008, 05:29:58 PM

Quote from: Tim on January 18, 2008, 05:14:17 PM
I have been told that stand mounted speakers will not pass the GAF or I would sell my B&W's for a pair...

sell the B&Ws for a pair of VR-2s and dont look back

yeah I'm not really sure if she realizes what exactly she's forcing me to do

nickgregory · « **Reply #36 on:** January 18, 2008, 05:56:05 PM »

Quote from: Tim on January 18, 2008, 05:49:30 PM

Quote from: nickgregory on January 18, 2008, 05:29:58 PM
Quote from: Tim on January 18, 2008, 05:14:17 PM
I have been told that stand mounted speakers will not pass the GAF or I would sell my B&W's for a pair...

sell the B&Ws for a pair of VR-2s and dont look back

yeah I'm not really sure if she realizes what exactly she's forcing me to do

see you are a politician at heart...easy to sell "honey you told me that you didnt want speakers on stands...I am complying with your desires here"

Tim · « **Reply #37 on:** January 18, 2008, 06:22:51 PM »

and really sleeping on the couch won't be so bad with those sweet new speakers

nickgregory · « **Reply #38 on:** January 18, 2008, 06:41:04 PM »

Quote from: Tim on January 18, 2008, 06:22:51 PM

and really sleeping on the couch won't be so bad with those sweet new speakers

obviously you have heard them then

Invisible · « **Reply #39 on:** February 21, 2008, 07:07:32 PM »

Albert has had a shipping container sitting in customs for a while now because he cannot afford to get the shipment out, thus the discontinuation of the overseas made speakers. Good speakers, bad businessman unfortunately.

Tim · « **Reply #40 on:** February 21, 2008, 07:25:24 PM »

Quote from: Invisible on February 21, 2008, 07:07:32 PM

Albert has had a shipping container sitting in customs for a while now because he cannot afford to get the shipment out, thus the discontinuation of the overseas made speakers. Good speakers, bad businessman unfortunately.

an entrepreneurial businessman should help Albert out

Sanjay · « **Reply #41 on:** February 21, 2008, 10:08:21 PM »

Quote from: Tim on February 21, 2008, 07:25:24 PM

Quote from: Invisible on February 21, 2008, 07:07:32 PM
Albert has had a shipping container sitting in customs for a while now because he cannot afford to get the shipment out, thus the discontinuation of the overseas made speakers. Good speakers, bad businessman unfortunately.

an entrepreneurial businessman should help Albert out

I believe a set of them did that the last time he fucked up his operations....

Frank in JC · « **Reply #42 on:** February 22, 2008, 07:50:14 AM »

Quote from: Invisible on February 21, 2008, 07:07:32 PM

Albert has had a shipping container sitting in customs for a while now because he cannot afford to get the shipment out, thus the discontinuation of the overseas made speakers. Good speakers, bad businessman unfortunately.

Where did you come by this information?

Nick's Picks · « **Reply #43 on:** February 22, 2008, 08:08:33 AM »

was that last time when his facility was flooded ?

Invisible · « **Reply #44 on:** February 22, 2008, 08:22:22 AM »

Quote from: Sanjay on February 21, 2008, 10:08:21 PM

I believe a set of them did that the last time he fucked up his operations....

Pretty much....

Frank in JC · « **Reply #45 on:** February 22, 2008, 08:52:17 AM »

Quote from: Sanjay on February 21, 2008, 10:08:21 PM

Quote from: Tim on February 21, 2008, 07:25:24 PM
Quote from: Invisible on February 21, 2008, 07:07:32 PM
Albert has had a shipping container sitting in customs for a while now because he cannot afford to get the shipment out, thus the discontinuation of the overseas made speakers. Good speakers, bad businessman unfortunately.

an entrepreneurial businessman should help Albert out

I believe a set of them did that the last time he fucked up his operations....

Can you believe the nerve of that guy--flooding his own factory??

Sanjay · « **Reply #46 on:** February 22, 2008, 09:26:56 AM »

http://www.stereophile.com/news/10413/
http://www.stereophile.com/news/10619/

Floods are accidents, but when you don't have a plan to recover, ample insurance, or a sound profitable business beforehand that's what I call fucking up your operations.

Taking an attitude with everyone who can't or won't help you out after is also not a good idea. I've got alot of good friends from Watertown, and they'll tell you it was well publicized that he burned bridges about as fast as a man can in a small town.

Great speakers, I love mine, just a poor businessman all around it seems.

scb · « **Reply #47 on:** February 22, 2008, 09:49:24 AM »

i'm still thinking of rounding out my system with some vr1 rears to replace my old tannoys

Sanjay · « **Reply #48 on:** February 22, 2008, 10:11:28 AM »

Quote from: scott brown on February 22, 2008, 09:49:24 AM

i'm still thinking of rounding out my system with some vr1 rears to replace my old tannoys

http://newforhalf.com/

Someone on here got a pair for under $400 shipped to them. That is a steal in my book. I paid more for mine used!

scb · « **Reply #49 on:** February 22, 2008, 10:13:11 AM »

yeah, i emailed him last week. he's out of the vr1s in african hazelwood

Frank in JC · « **Reply #50 on:** February 22, 2008, 10:32:56 AM »

Quote from: Sanjay on February 22, 2008, 09:26:56 AM

http://www.stereophile.com/news/10413/
http://www.stereophile.com/news/10619/

Floods are accidents, but when you don't have a plan to recover, ample insurance, or a sound profitable business beforehand that's what I call fucking up your operations.

Taking an attitude with everyone who can't or won't help you out after is also not a good idea. I've got alot of good friends from Watertown, and they'll tell you it was well publicized that he burned bridges about as fast as a man can in a small town.

Great speakers, I love mine, just a poor businessman all around it seems.

A small, young company that designs, builds, and sells niche-market loudspeakers is lucky to be in business in the first place! Beyond that I have to give him the benefit of the doubt, especially considering an insurance company was involved.

nickgregory · « **Reply #51 on:** February 22, 2008, 10:53:58 AM »

Quote from: scott brown on February 22, 2008, 09:49:24 AM

i'm still thinking of rounding out my system with some vr1 rears to replace my old tannoys

I keep going back and forth on a set of VR-1s to round mine out, I just dont have the damn space...irritating

scb · « **Reply #52 on:** February 22, 2008, 11:05:23 AM »

i think they're actually smaller than my m2's, though i'll actually need stands for them when i move into the new place

lynchie · « **Reply #53 on:** February 24, 2008, 12:22:34 PM »

just sent him an email about some VR-1's. Thanks for the link.

ts · « **Reply #54 on:** February 24, 2008, 06:41:42 PM »

Quote from: lynchie on February 24, 2008, 12:22:34 PM

just sent him an email about some VR-1's. Thanks for the link.

lemme know what he says. last time I got a hold of him, vr1's were all gone.

scb · « **Reply #55 on:** February 28, 2008, 09:01:25 AM »

the guy at newforhalf.com stopped responding to my emails as soon as i actually said i wanted to buy something

no idea what that's all about

Javier Cinakowski · « **Reply #56 on:** February 28, 2008, 09:44:08 AM »

Quote from: scott brown on February 22, 2008, 11:05:23 AM

i think they're actually smaller than my m2's, though i'll actually need stands for them when i move into the new place

you don't like your M2's anymore?

My surround sound system is all Tannoy and I love it. (except for the sub, which I can't afford right now)

Fronts: Tannoy Mercury MX2-M
Center: Tannoy Mercury MX2-C
Rears: Tannoy M2-IW
Sub: Sony SA WM500 (mod podge/polyfil mod)

Jimna · « **Reply #57 on:** February 28, 2008, 09:53:49 AM »

Quote from: Fred Forbin on February 28, 2008, 09:44:08 AM

Quote from: scott brown on February 22, 2008, 11:05:23 AM
i think they're actually smaller than my m2's, though i'll actually need stands for them when i move into the new place

you don't like your M2's anymore?

My surround sound system is all Tannoy and I love it. (except for the sub, which I can't afford right now)

Fronts: Tannoy Mercury MX2-M
Center: Tannoy Mercury MX2-C
Rears: Tannoy M2-IW
Sub: Sony SA WM500 (mod podge/polyfil mod)

i would have to say murphs living room sounds awesome! placement is everything...

scb · « **Reply #58 on:** February 28, 2008, 10:33:49 AM »

Quote from: Fred Forbin on February 28, 2008, 09:44:08 AM

you don't like your M2's anymore?

oh, I still love the M2's, but I do have to say, the VR1s are no slouch.

If I got a pair of vr1s for rears, I'd still keep the m2s. I'd just figure out some other use for them

nickgregory · « **Reply #59 on:** February 28, 2008, 11:20:28 AM »

Quote from: scott brown on February 28, 2008, 10:33:49 AM

Quote from: Fred Forbin on February 28, 2008, 09:44:08 AM

you don't like your M2's anymore?

oh, I still love the M2's, but I do have to say, the VR1s are no slouch.

If I got a pair of vr1s for rears, I'd still keep the m2s. I'd just figure out some other use for them

easy you can ship them to me

terrapinj · « **Reply #60 on:** February 28, 2008, 01:13:13 PM »

Quote from: scott brown on February 28, 2008, 09:01:25 AM

the guy at newforhalf.com stopped responding to my emails as soon as i actually said i wanted to buy something

no idea what that's all about

he was pretty slow about responding to emails when I got my pair last month. at that point he had No VR-1s left and only had one or two pairs of B-Stock left, I doubt he's got any at this point but you may just need to drop him another line. good luck - I'm loving my pair

ts · « **Reply #61 on:** February 28, 2008, 02:54:31 PM »

Quote from: terrapinj on February 28, 2008, 01:13:13 PM

Quote from: scott brown on February 28, 2008, 09:01:25 AM
the guy at newforhalf.com stopped responding to my emails as soon as i actually said i wanted to buy something

no idea what that's all about

he was pretty slow about responding to emails when I got my pair last month. at that point he had No VR-1s left and only had one or two pairs of B-Stock left, I doubt he's got any at this point but you may just need to drop him another line. good luck - I'm loving my pair

I dropped him a few emails. I think he has one pair of black VR-2's and thats it. Everything he had left was on ebay about a month ago. The 2's did not sell, he may still have them.

fwiw, factory warrantys were not included with anything he sold.

scb · « **Reply #62 on:** March 09, 2008, 10:34:36 PM »

lcr15 on ebay for 405. the newforhalf guy was giving me the runaround

CQBert · « **Reply #63 on:** April 01, 2008, 09:21:47 PM »

I have been corresponding with Albert...

He has 2 Pairs of VR-4jr II in his warehouse... they were built for a customer who went bigger...

1 pr African Hazlewood and the other Light Maple..

contact him for pricing - NEW, in crates ready to ship.

CQBert

Author Topic: Von Schweikert Discontinues VR-1, VR-2, LCR-15, TS-150 (Read 20583 times)

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