Hi ajzepp!
The NTAJ group has had exposure to the speakers you mentioned, but there has never been a true head-to-head comparison using the same room and gear (to my knowledge).
The local member with the most Lorelie experience would probably be
Captain Humble, although he has since replaced his Lorelies with the Usher 6381s, followed rapidly by the Usher 6391s.
The local member with the most Von Schweikert experience is probably
Brian71, who owns the VR 4jrs, and works part time for Advanced Home Theater in Plano, which sells the VS line.
I have heard both systems, but at widely separated times, and with vastly different gear driving them. That said, I personally prefer the VR 4jrs. However, since both speakers represent great values, the VR 4jrs
should sound better because they compete in a higher price class. A more cost-neutral matchup would probably pit the Lorelies vs. the VR 2s.
You can find some comments on the VR1s in
this thread. (There are some comments on the most impressive VR 4 Srs as well.)
As for other resources, I would definitely poll people in the
Odyssey Audio circle, as you will find many Lorelie owners there.
You might also want to talk to AC member
Mad DOg, as I believe that he still owns the VR 4jrs, and has also reviewed a lot of gear.
There are a lot of other speakers out there that you might want to consider, but - if you still like the Maggie sound - you are probably better off getting a recommendation from someone that has heard them. I haven't had that opportunity yet.
Hope this helps!
