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Title: VR4s on agon $1200
Post by: Nick's Picks on March 09, 2006, 08:26:50 PM: http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrfull&1147111505

whoa !
Title: Re: VR4s on agon $1200
Post by: it-goes-to-eleven on March 09, 2006, 08:35:10 PM: Whoa indeed. In Chicago.. I PM'd a couple of local TSer's about them but they aren't ready yet..
Title: Re: VR4s on agon $1200
Post by: cshepherd on March 09, 2006, 08:50:50 PM: The picture in the ad shows a lamp setting on the speaker. I bet they are beat.

Chris
Title: Re: VR4s on agon $1200
Post by: Nick's Picks on March 09, 2006, 09:14:40 PM: who cares.
its how they sound.
Title: Re: VR4s on agon $1200
Post by: Brian Skalinder on March 09, 2006, 09:50:55 PM: Damnit. Damnit Damnit Damnit!! I simply don't have room for full-size floor speakers in the new house. Hmmmm...maybe it's time to finish the basement. Even though it has a low ceiling (~7'), there's an awful lot of room down there...
Title: Re: VR4s on agon $1200
Post by: MattD on March 09, 2006, 10:13:43 PM: Brian, I'll help you move them in exchange for a few listening sessions! :)
Title: Re: VR4s on agon $1200
Post by: L Ron Hoover on March 09, 2006, 11:40:13 PM: Must resist. Must buy engagement ring. :-X ;D
Title: Re: VR4s on agon $1200
Post by: BobW on March 11, 2006, 10:38:08 AM: Hmm, hot tub vs. speakers

Speakers Hot Tub

Relaxing Relaxing
Enjoyable Enjoyable
Conducive to conjugial activities Conducive to conjugial activities
Therapuetic

Damn it ! The VR-4s lost :-\
Title: Re: VR4s on agon $1200
Post by: pfife on March 11, 2006, 10:43:36 AM: I think saying they're not therepeutic is selling them a little short.... sheeit, even my heresyII's are therepeutic!!!! Those things would be like having Freud as your therapist! :lol:
Title: Re: VR4s on agon $1200
Post by: MattD on March 11, 2006, 05:37:29 PM: Speakers = lower maintenance
Title: Re: VR4s on agon $1200
Post by: carlbeck on March 12, 2006, 09:16:52 AM: Trust me, I have a hot tub & it isn't all it's cracked up to be. I have been in the new house for 9 months & not ONE orgy yet! I even went out & bought a new orgy robe just in case ;D
Title: Re: VR4s on agon $1200
Post by: Nick's Picks on March 12, 2006, 06:31:01 PM: aaahhh....
that explains the hatch in the back !
(of his robe)
Title: Re: VR4s on agon $1200
Post by: carlbeck on March 12, 2006, 10:32:31 PM: Quote from: Nick's Picks on March 12, 2006, 06:31:01 PM
aaahhh....
that explains the hatch in the back !
(of his robe)

You just never give up do you?
Nick, I keep telling you..................................... STOP STARING AT MY ASS!
Title: Re: VR4s on agon $1200
Post by: Brian Skalinder on March 13, 2006, 12:26:35 AM: Hmmm...two emails un-answered. Guessing I'm not gonna get these... :-\
Title: Re: VR4s on agon $1200
Post by: BobW on March 17, 2006, 11:01:08 PM: Quote from: pfife on March 11, 2006, 10:43:36 AM
I think saying they're not therepeutic is selling them a little short.... sheeit, even my heresyII's are therepeutic!!!! Those things would be like having Freud as your therapist! :lol:

I was thinking more along the lines of a sore back.
I suppose I could use the Stereophile LF warbles and lean against a Cornwall ;D

I have heard some folks speak of horngasms.

Avantegard's Basshorns:

(http://www.avantgarde-usa.com/pix/basshorns/2.jpg)
Title: Re: VR4s on agon $1200
Post by: carlbeck on May 09, 2006, 05:19:03 PM: They look like they are in my neck of the woods. If anyone needs them checked out just let me know!
Title: Re: VR4s on agon $1200
Post by: Nick's Picks on May 09, 2006, 05:52:57 PM: nice...
but sad to see the price on these has fallen nearly $500 in the last year.
good for everone else..but the guy selling.

looks like I'll keep mine forever.
Title: Re: VR4s on agon $1200
Post by: janka on May 09, 2006, 07:32:58 PM: very very tempting. Might be time to sell the 483's I havn't used in a year.
Title: Re: VR4s on agon $1200
Post by: Nick's Picks on May 09, 2006, 09:34:38 PM: damn'd straight John.
that, or buy a new dog.
Title: Re: VR4s on agon $1200
Post by: jbraveman on May 10, 2006, 10:09:05 AM: Besides price, is there a significant difference between Gen I and Gen III in terms of sound?
Title: Re: VR4s on agon $1200
Post by: Nick's Picks on May 10, 2006, 10:26:22 AM: dont know. never heard the genIIIs
Title: Re: VR4s on agon $1200
Post by: janka on May 10, 2006, 11:14:51 AM: Quote from: Nick's Picks on May 09, 2006, 09:34:38 PM
damn'd straight John.
that, or buy a new dog.

Working on selling the 483's. My old stinky dog is still class A so no upgrade needed there. ;)
Title: Re: VR4s on agon $1200
Post by: janka on May 10, 2006, 11:15:56 AM: Duh! The listing is gone :'(
Title: Re: VR4s on agon $1200
Post by: Nick's Picks on May 10, 2006, 11:54:57 AM: dont sweat it
they are common
Title: Re: VR4s on agon $1200
Post by: janka on May 10, 2006, 12:12:06 PM: Duh! again. I clicked on the link on page one of this thread. Looks like these are still available ;D
Title: Re: VR4s on agon $1200
Post by: Nick's Picks on May 10, 2006, 12:59:42 PM: see what I mean?