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  1. Damon Von Schweikert

    Westminster Lab Visits Von Schweikert Audio

    Hi All, Please have a look at the following link for info on the Westminster Lab amplification we recently auditioned here at the factory, Enjoy! Link Here
  2. Damon Von Schweikert

    Capital Audio Fest 2022

    Setup begins for the VAC / Valve Amplification Company, Von Schweikert Audio and The Audio Company display in the Potomac Room of the Capital Audiofest. We're showing our new, award winning ULTRA 7 flagship loudspeakers. We're also debuting fir the first time ever at a show our brand new...
  3. Damon Von Schweikert

    Von Schweikert Audio Manufacturer Spotlight

    Hello All, We’re excited for this opportunity to share with you; The What’s Best community, our latest products as well as some recent coverage of Von Schweikert Audio. There’s a lot going on at VSA this year so to help keep things organized, I’ve created separate threads for each topic linked...
  4. Damon Von Schweikert

    VR-4jr Upgrades… Also Known As Mods!

    Many of you who were fortunate enough to purchase and still own the highly successful VR-4jr which sold record numbers between 2004 and 2006 we’re sure are very happy with your speakers. Given the large number sold, it’s impressive to see next to none of them show up on the resale market in the...
  5. Damon Von Schweikert

    MasterBuilt Audio Reference II cable line Distributed by Von Schweikert Audio

    MasterBuilt Audio is pleased to announce the release of the Reference II Line of audio cables including power cords, digital cables, interconnects, and speaker cables. The Reference Line has always offered the greatest value of the MasterBuilt Audio products and with the evolved Reference II...
  6. Damon Von Schweikert

    The Endeavor Reference Edition

    In 2019, we released Endeavor Special Edition at an MSRP of $25,000. The design goal of the Special Edition was to achieve the highest level of performance in class by utilizing extremely high-quality drivers, crossovers, signal patch and terminations in a cabinet with the same high gloss...
  7. Damon Von Schweikert

    “The Sound of Reality” …what does that mean?

    It was at Capital Audiofest 2019 that not one, but two separate manufacturers approached me claiming "they got" what we were chasing with our loudspeaker designs. They claimed they now understood that we were pursuing something different than other high-end companies. We were striving for as...
  8. Damon Von Schweikert

    Center Stage2 LS Footer designed by Critical Mass Systems for VSA

    Engineered by Critical Mass Systems, the Center Stage2 “LS” Series loudspeaker foot is an unparalleled breakthrough in cabinet resonance mitigation; the culmination in years of experimentation and development based on the groundbreaking and award-winning Center Stage2 footer technology. No...
  9. Damon Von Schweikert

    Von Schweikert Show Performance & AXPONA 2022 Wrap-up

    To say Leif and I are competitive is an understatement. Since we took the helm at my family's business, we sensed the need to demonstrate to the majority of audiophiles the performance our speakers were capable of. You see, before this it was quite common for show goers to tell us how they've...
  10. Damon Von Schweikert

    The Endeavor SE Review - Michael Bump, Enjoy the Music

    "From a musician's perspective, what I find particularly intriguing is just how revealing and comprehensible musical form is in the ESE listening experience. Exceptional clarity, air, and space, among other acoustic variables, allow compositional intent and performance interpretation to be laid...
  11. Damon Von Schweikert

    Damon von Schweikert of Von Schweikert Audio interview on The Occasional Podcast April 2022

    Hello All, It's weird posting an interview about myself but I love this forum and I do enjoy sharing the stuff we're doing with all of you so please excuse my apparent narcissism ;) That said, I'll keep this short. I recently had the pleasure of this conversation with Brian Hunter on The...
  12. Damon Von Schweikert

    The ULTRA 7 Loudspeaker video review by Greg Weaver of The Audio Analyst©

    Hi Everyone! On April 2nd, our dealer The Audio Company held a premiere event to present the newest addition to our flagship line of loudspeakers, the ULTRA 7. In addition to the Atlanta Audiophile Society, Greg Weaver of The Audio Analyst© was invited to play a choice selection of his vinyl...
  13. Damon Von Schweikert

    So What's Going On With Von Schweikert Audio???

    Was that title too click-bait? If you think so I apologize but thanks for stopping by ;) As many of you know, I'm not as active on forums as perhaps I should be. That said, a number of things have happened in the last few weeks that some of you may find interesting. First off, we're very...
  14. Damon Von Schweikert

    Remembering Albert von Schweikert - An Interview with Damon von Schweikert by Greg Weaver of The Audio Analyst

    For those interested, =AZUdPVxOAJTob9M7L91zIl9CVTlUhEhscg5s96ijPO3YdYQEqRmBFsO5Nuhd1pz4QK_h_hd31ey6X05tFG9dUpQ5TJUFWoWf2u8P4EYx6JZBnLDFE0zBCTmk08W--yfSOF8&__tn__=-]K-R']Greg Weaver of The Audio Analyst was very kind in wanting to interview me as a way of remembering the life of my father Albert...
  15. Damon Von Schweikert

    An Interview with Von Schweikert Audio's Chief Design Officer Leif Swanson

    This week's episode of The Audio Analyst by Greg Weaver is an in-depth interview with our very own Chief Design Officer, Leif Swanson where they discuss numerous topics including our proprietary G.A.I.N. and A.I.R. networks as well as the past, present and future of Von Schweikert Audio. We...
  16. Damon Von Schweikert

    Customer Testimonial of the Von Schweikert E-3 MkII

    We're very honored by an email we received this week from an E-3 MkII owner and wish to share it with you. It exemplifies the goal we strive to achieve with every loudspeaker we create, especially with critical listeners who are so familiar with the sound of live music. “Hi my name is Chris ...
  17. Damon Von Schweikert

    UniField 2 MkIII Review - Brian Hunter of Audio Head

    "I’m not 100% sure that I’ve heard anything this transparent in my home setup. Not only has the Von Schweikert Unifield 2 MkIII transformed the output of a sterling front end, but it has perhaps even changed the way I think about, and the very meaning of definition." - Brian Hunter For the...
  18. Damon Von Schweikert

    The Audio Analyst, Episode 6: the ULTRA 9

    Greg Weaver of The Audio Analyst gives an update on his reference system with the addition of our flagship ULTRA 9 loudspeakers. Greg goes into great detail on the performance characteristics and supporting VSA technology that has earned this design a seat in the system he uses for his...
  19. Damon Von Schweikert

    Endeavor SE Review - Marc Phillips of Part-Time Audiophile

    "I finally came up with a word to describe Von Schweikert Audio loudspeakers that made sense to me, and that word is excitement. The ESEs always sounded as big as they should with certain types of music, with realistic depictions of the dimensions of the soundstage as well as the physical size...
  20. Damon Von Schweikert

    ULTRA 55 Review - Michael Fremer of Stereophile Magazine

    "Overall, the Von Schweikert ULTRA 55 measurements indicate excellent audio engineering." - John Atkinson "Whatever the measurements might say - I won't see them until after the review - I found the ULTRA 55 to be among the more timbrally neutral and pleasing speakers I've reviewed, from the...
  21. Damon Von Schweikert

    The audio analyst Episode 4 and 5 the listening room

    Greg Weaver of The Audio Analyst just wrapped up his two-part video series on listening room optimization. And from my experience, Greg is correct in his assertion this is often the most overlooked aspect of many audio systems. Lots of great information here, enjoy! Part 1 Part 2
  22. Damon Von Schweikert

    Flashback Review - Summer 1995, Positive Feedback

    In this time of mourning at the passing of our founder Albert Von Schweikert, we find the republishing of the original VR-4 review by Positive Feedback especially poignant. For those unaware, the VR-4 was an award winning landmark product that demonstrated the skilled and revolutionary...
  23. Damon Von Schweikert

    Albert von Schweikert March 13, 1945 - May 29, 2020

    It’s with deep regret that I share with all of you the passing of my father, Albert von Schweikert. He was dealing with a number of health related issues for the last few months but I can tell you with complete certainty that it never got him down. Even when we were separated by mandatory...
  24. Damon Von Schweikert

    Bill Parish of GTT Audio & Video Presents Von Schweikert Audio's Endeavor SE

    We're very excited to share this in-depth feature video of our newest loudspeaker, the Endeavor SE by our dealer Bill Parish of GTT Audio & Video. The Endeavor SE incorporate decades of research in psychoacoustics and loudspeaker design including our proprietary Global Axis Integrated Network...
  25. Damon Von Schweikert

    the audio analyst© Episode 2 Guilty Treasure: Beethoven Symphony No. 9

    I'm excited to have another voice on YouTube sharing their experiences and hopefully introducing new music lovers to this hobby we all love. Enjoy!
  26. Damon Von Schweikert

    Flashback Review - July 1989, Stereophile Magazine

    "The quest for the great speaker under $1000 has become somewhat akin to the search for the Holy Grail. The original Vortex Screens may be as impossible to find, but just as rewarding. Highly recommended." We thought it might be interesting to share a few reviews from the past and where best to...
  27. Damon Von Schweikert

    ULTRA 11 AXPONA Premiere Retrospective

    (Please note, links are displayed in BOLD. Enjoy!) MOST COVETED PRODUCT at AXPONA 2017 Awarded to the ULTRA 11 by The Absolute Sound - Greg Weaver MOST SIGNIFICANT PRODUCT INTRODUCTION at AXPONA 2017 Awarded to the ULTRA 11 by The Absolute Sound - Jonathan Valin MOST SIGNIFICANT PRODUCT...
  28. Damon Von Schweikert

    VSA ULTRA 55 Video Tour

    Von Schweikert Audio is pleased to introduce our ULTRA 55, the third model in our flagship ULTRA Line of reference loudspeakers. Its technology and performance are essentially identical to the critically acclaimed and award-winning ULTRA 9 and ULTRA 11, but in a form factor that is far more...
  29. Damon Von Schweikert

    VSA Endeavor SE Video Tour

    Von Schweikert Audio is pleased to present the latest addition to our line of reference loudspeakers, the Endeavor SE. Every Von Schweikert Audio loudspeaker brings you closer than ever before to the source, so that you can experience the live event in the privacy of your home. With the Endeavor...
  30. Damon Von Schweikert

    VR-55 Aktive Videos

    Hi All, We recently completed a pair of VR-55 Aktives in the 2016 Mercedes AMG Cardinal Red high-gloss finish. It's a must see so we recorded these videos. Enjoy!

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