VR5 Anniversary vs Avalon Acoustics Eidolon Diamond
The Eidolon Diamond's impedance is 4Ω against the VR5 Anniversary's 6Ω, its sensitivity 87 dB against 94 dB, its low-frequency extension 26 Hz against 20 Hz, and its woofer 11" against 9".
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The Von Schweikert VR5 Anniversary is a dynamic 4-way loudspeaker designed with a triple-chambered hybrid transmission line. It features a 1.5" dual concentric silk ring Revelator tweeter by Scan Speak, a 1" fabric dome rear tweeter, a 6.5" mineral and fiber organic composite midrange driver by AAC of France, and dual 9" SEAS woofers from Denmark. The crossover uses high-quality components including V-Cap Teflon, Hovland, Solen film-foil capacitors, Goertz copper foil inductors, and metal film resistors, with Analysis Plus internal wiring and a passive servo control crossover. The speakers have a sensitivity of 94 dB, an impedance of 6 ohms, and can handle 20 to 500 watts per channel. Each speaker weighs 153 lbs and measures 25.5" x 19" x 10.3". They come in a stunning rosewood finish and include original crates, packing, and JPS Labs custom jumpers in a metal case. The VR5 Anniversary is known for its fluid-like driver matching and high-fidelity sound reproduction, with a frequency response from 20 Hz to 70 kHz. These speakers are no longer in production and are considered a premium, collectible model.
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The Eidolon Diamond's impedance is 4Ω against the VR5 Anniversary's 6Ω, its sensitivity 87 dB against 94 dB, its low-frequency extension 26 Hz against 20 Hz, and its woofer 11" against 9".
The VR-4SR's sensitivity is 92 dB against the VR5 Anniversary's 94 dB and its woofer 8.5" against 9". Both share impedance (6Ω) and low-frequency extension (20 Hz).
The Classic HD's impedance is 4Ω against the VR5 Anniversary's 6Ω, its woofer 8" against 9", and its low-frequency extension 32 Hz against 20 Hz. Both share sensitivity (94 dB).
The V3's impedance is 4Ω against the VR5 Anniversary's 6Ω, its sensitivity 89 dB against 94 dB, its low-frequency extension 28 Hz against 20 Hz, and its woofer 7" against 9".
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