Cerwin Vega VS 100 Floorstanding Speakers

Cerwin Vega VS 100 Floorstanding Speakers 

DESCRIPTION

Bass reflex - 10" woofer and 1" Tweeter

USER REVIEWS

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[Sep 22, 2022]
jackslesly19


Strength:

The sound quality is lit. Highly recommended

Weakness:

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RATING
5
[Jul 16, 2021]
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Strength:

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Weakness:

none so far

Purchased:
New  
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RATING
5
[Jul 15, 2021]
shemikasoraya


Strength:

I am highly satisfied with the quality. Strong base and dynamics for quite a medium size box. -- Langley Roofers

Weakness:

None so far

Purchased:
New  
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RATING
5
[Sep 29, 2015]
Alright1963
Audio Enthusiast

I have a chance to get a pair of VS-100's, but I have a question: an earlier poster said that the 4 ohm capacity of his VS-100's "fried" his receiver. I had always heard that lower-ohm speakers could be used with receivers with a higher rating. If I get the 4-ohm CV's and use them with my 8-ohm receiver, is it going to damage it?

Thanks in advance for any help!

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
4
[Jan 12, 2007]
D. S.
AudioPhile

Strength:

Fullness and bass response. Goto www.cerwinvega.com and look up the vs series to find out what they were made for.

Weakness:

not good for reproducing fine quality sounds

To start this off, I would like to write a quick prelude to help you understand the situation I'm dealing with. One, I don't know when these speakers came out (audioreview makes me give a year) and two, when I say audiophile, I know little about the crossovers and so on and so forth. What I do know is my ear. My dad was a professional clarinetist and I grew up listening to classical music, and still do hold that tradition. Hearing every nuance of the orchestra, or the slightest register shift of most beautiful sopranos is of greatest importance when it comes to sound reporduction.
ok, so here it goes.
My setup consits of the following:
a Sony str d590 reciever
pair of Henry Kloss Model 6's
and ofcourse a pair of CV VS 100's.

Originally I had both pairs of speakers setup typically, one in the 'A' slot and the other in 'B'. With both A and B on, a problem arose, the power flowing to both pairs was equal, and the power necessary to drive those great cv 10" subs was sufficient enough; infact the model 6's were pumping out a better bass (there are reviews done to show that the model 6's sound good below their marketed 50hz. Humph.... Tried switching the order, making a b and b a. No difference... Ok, well then I tried them solo. Each speaker produced very well... Ofcourse the Model 6's were of a much more profound sound quality, the CV's had a much fuller sound. Unfortuatly the mid's/hi's weren't of great quality. They made voices and instruments alike sound... well fake.. bad reproduction. But I knew if I found a way to mix them that it would work out.

I moved my model 6's to the surround sound inputs... problem pretty much solved..
the combination of the two works out very nice!

Alone, they're not good for reporducing fine quality sound, but if you're looking for fullness, these are just fine, especially for what I picked them up for ($40).

OVERALL
RATING
3
VALUE
RATING
5
[Nov 11, 2003]
60120053
AudioPhile

I must say this, VS100 is too damn good. I found someone threw away this pair of speaker. A small repair job was needed on one of the bass speaker damper. I tight it together with Pioneer A400 amplifier, another relic. The bass is good and High frequencies are outstanding. Try on the Norah Jones CD,could pratically hear her screaming "Live" in my hall. After 1 and 1/2 months of torturing on my Pioneer A400 amplifier, the amplifier finally got fried. Friends out there take note that the speaker is 4 ohms friendly although it said to be able to take on 8 ohms. As Compare to B&W speaker PCS8 and FCM8, VS 100 is no where near the Bass performs of the B&W but In the high Frequencies, VS 100 really kick ASS. Therefore, Norah Jones somehow sounds better in VS100 rather than B&W.

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Apr 09, 2003]
electronica
AudioPhile

Strength:

VS 100 are very bright and lively (developed during the CD revolution) and were designed for the digital playback medium (VS for Velocity Sensitive) they perform well in a large room however I suggest using a power amp with a high slew rate, they will drive well in the 250-500 Hz range (they tend to be a bit muddy otherwise). Great bass, great bass great bass!!! did I say great bass?!!

Weakness:

Mids are not defined, Highs are harsh and tends to compress, Cabinet design is a bit old, CV could use a jump start in the design of the product (not the pro line however)

I purchased two pairs of these fine (4 total)loudspeakers with the intention of doubling my listening pleasure, you see I have used cv's for over 25 years now and I AM somewhat of a fan, having said this I also apreciate a detailed, defined flat response in a loudspeaker (the audiophile in me) so I had a cabinet custom made that would house the tens in the front (two per cabinet)and a down firing 15" D9 cv woofer (in sepperate chambers) for the Mid/upper frequencies, I housed 2 Focal M/F, 2 Peerless H/F, The sound is incredible!! Deep Deep WHUMP down to 15Hz flat!! detail in the mid and high section without decay and beyond imagination! Awsom! cv VS100 in the front chamber contribute to what is an incredible sound stage! the CV vs100 drivers!!!

Similar Products Used:

Cerwin Vega RE25/ Harbeth LS3/5A Vandersteen Audio Model 1B

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Apr 09, 2003]
electronica
AudioPhile

Strength:

VS 100 are very bright and lively (developed during the CD revolution) and were designed for the digital playback medium (VS for Velocity Sensitive) they perform well in a large room however I suggest using a power amp with a high slew rate, they will drive well in the 250-500 Hz range (they tend to be a bit muddy otherwise). Great bass, great bass great bass!!! did I say great bass?!!

Weakness:

Mids are not defined, Highs are harsh and tends to compress, Cabinet design is a bit old, CV could use a jump start in the design of the product (not the pro line however)

I purchased two pairs of these fine (4 total)loudspeakers with the intention of doubling my listening pleasure, you see I have used cv's for over 25 years now and I AM somewhat of a fan, having said this I also apreciate a detailed, defined flat response in a loudspeaker (the audiophile in me) so I had a cabinet custom made that would house the tens in the front (two per cabinet)and a down firing 15" D9 cv woofer (in sepperate chambers) for the Mid/upper frequencies, I housed 2 Focal M/F, 2 Peerless H/F, The sound is incredible!! Deep Deep WHUMP down to 15Hz flat!! detail in the mid and high section without decay and beyond imagination! Awsom! cv VS100 in the front chamber contribute to what is an incredible sound stage! the CV vs100 drivers!!!

Similar Products Used:

Cerwin Vega RE25/ Harbeth LS3/5A Vandersteen Audio Model 1B

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Nov 23, 1997]
a Casual Listener

I think you are talking about the VS 80 serries I have that set and they pound very hard consittering they are only 150 watts, i have a 200 watt amp pussing them and a 250 watt MTX sub which helps.

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5
VALUE
RATING
[Nov 21, 1997]
Mike Steeves
an Audiophile

I've just recently listened to a pair of VS-100's and I must say I am impressed. I had always thought the AT-10 was a better speaker - on the spec sheet it is, the AT-10 has a lower bass response, a larger midrange, and (IMHO) a better tweeter. However the VS-100's seemed to just outperform the AT-10's. They sounded a little more precise (as precise as Cerwin-Vega speakers can get that is), and much more "punchy" in the bass department.If you can find them at a good price, and you're into demanding "rock 'n roll" speakers, get 'em!
:)

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RATING
4
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