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 Mahler's sensitivity is 90 dB against the VR5 Anniversary's 94 dB, its low-frequency extension 22 Hz against 20 Hz, and its woofer 10" against 9". Both share impedance (6Ω).
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).
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