Breaking the $100k barrier - A new statement Loudspeaker for $50k

[gleeds]

Here's a recent photo of my partner DVS installing a set of our American-built Foundation bass amplifiers in Greg Weaver's Ultra 9 speakers. We have done about six upgrades this year, and the results have been even better than expected.

They say if you love my dog, you love me Nice work all the way around, D!

 

[tony22]

You can’t fool dogs! They know a good person when they see one.

 

[Holli82]

Here's a recent photo of my partner DVS installing a set of our American-built Foundation bass amplifiers in Greg Weaver's Ultra 9 speakers. We have done about six upgrades this year, and the results have been even better than expected.

That's probably one of the biggest understatements I have read in a while....

If you are an Ultra 9 or 11 owner and have NOT done the upgrade, DO IT IMMEDIATELY!!!

 

[gleeds]

Good morning from Capital Audio Festival room # 850.

This year, we are showing with our new dealer in the DC market, Alma Audio, located in Sterling, VA. Joining us in the room is Vinnie Rossi electronics, the mighty MSB Cascade DAC, and a sweet vinyl spinner from Thales. A full suite of our MasterBuilt Audio Ultra cables ties the system together for an excellent presentation. Our thanks to Alex and Fabio, partners of Alma Audio, for hosting the room and for their commitment to presenting Von Schweikert at this important annual event.

A shout-out also goes to our newest product, Foundation.ten subwoofers set up in room correction mode to help manage some nasty nodes exaggerated by the room's square dimensions and the VR.thirties' powerful bass.

 

[oldvinyl]

That's probably one of the biggest understatements I have read in a while....

If you are an Ultra 9 or 11 owner and have NOT done the upgrade, DO IT IMMEDIATELY!!!

I had to replace the subwoofer amps on my VR9-SE Mkii speakers. One of the amps died, the other one was starting to go too. Damon was able to get Foundation Hybrid 800 watt replacement amps and faceplates for the speakers. The fit was perfect. Replacement was straightforward, just required removing a lot of screws. Soldered in the connections for the new amps and put the new faceplates on.

The sound is improved overall. I was just hoping to get the original sound back. Never expected such an improvement!

Gotta love it when you can improve on a speaker I have had for over a dozen years.

 

[Audio 1]

Good morning from Capital Audio Festival room # 850.

This year, we are showing with our new dealer in the DC market, Alma Audio, located in Sterling, VA. Joining us in the room is Vinnie Rossi electronics, the mighty MSB Cascade DAC, and a sweet vinyl spinner from Thales. A full suite of our MasterBuilt Audio Ultra cables ties the system together for an excellent presentation. Our thanks to Alex and Fabio, partners of Alma Audio, for hosting the room and for their commitment to presenting Von Schweikert at this important annual event.

A shout-out also goes to our newest product, Foundation.ten subwoofers set up in room correction mode to help manage some nasty nodes exaggerated by the room's square dimensions and the VR.thirties' powerful bass.


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Looks awesome Gary!!

 

[Audio 1]

I had to replace the subwoofer amps on my VR9-SE Mkii speakers. One of the amps died, the other one was starting to go too. Damon was able to get Foundation Hybrid 800 watt replacement amps and faceplates for the speakers. The fit was perfect. Replacement was straightforward, just required removing a lot of screws. Soldered in the connections for the new amps and put the new faceplates on.

The sound is improved overall. I was just hoping to get the original sound back. Never expected such an improvement!

Gotta love it when you can improve on a speaker I have had for over a dozen years.

Damon is the best! Wishing you many years of further enjoyment of your VS speakers. I sure do love mine.

 

[gleeds]

Looks awesome Gary!!

TY, Buddy!

Damon is the truly the Room Whisperer! Next time we are down south we must come visit. Here he is pictured here with our old friend Marc Phillips from PTA. That's Vinnie Rossi in the background.

 

[gleeds]

A few folks have asked about the price for the new Foundation.ten sub-woofers. They are priced at $13,500 each and nearly half the price of their bigger brothers but don't leave much performance on the table, not to mention the much smaller package. If you're looking to take your system to the next level with pressure wave room correction no matter the speaker give us a call to discuss your application.

 

[KeithR]

Great sound this year at the show Gary. You missed my Erasure cover for Alex today

I particularly enjoyed the Thales vinyl rig!

 

[oldvinyl]

Damon is the best! Wishing you many years of further enjoyment of your VS speakers. I sure do love mine.

Here is the new amp installed. Pretty straightforward once I had the right tools.

 

[MarkusBarkus]

...man, I gotta hear those 9s and 7s some day, because the VR5s at 85K or thereabouts, are killer over here.

I know 7s and 9s are over the thread-title 100K mark, but the 5s are in the ballpark, and suitable for the 100K research list of target speakers.

 

[oldvinyl]

...man, I gotta hear those 9s and 7s some day, because the VR5s at 85K or thereabouts, are killer over here.

I know 7s and 9s are over the thread-title 100K mark, but the 5s are in the ballpark, and suitable for the 100K research list of target speakers.

Y'all come on down for a listen!

These are the VR9SE Mkii and I love them. No plans to upgrade to Ultra 9s. I really like the drivers in my version of the speakers.

 

[oldvinyl]

...man, I gotta hear those 9s and 7s some day, because the VR5s at 85K or thereabouts, are killer over here.

I know 7s and 9s are over the thread-title 100K mark, but the 5s are in the ballpark, and suitable for the 100K research list of target speakers.

You might be able to find a used or traded pair and have it upgraded and stay under $100K.

 

[gleeds]

All, our Design Director, John Heins, has a new AI software toy he is having a blast with. Here's one image below. Why does this matter? It allows us to see our latest designs in situ and, more importantly, let our customers view our products in an environment similar to their own. Anyway, we are having fun with it and wanted to share some early works using this exciting new tool.

 

[Damon Von Schweikert]

In recent years, Von Schweikert has experienced significant changes. As many of you know, Gary Leeds from Hear This has joined me as the Managing Partner. He has brought along his longtime colleagues: John Heins, our Creative Director and marketing guru, and Jerry Mandelbaum, our CFO. We have also welcomed Steven Norber as our Chief Loudspeaker Engineer. Steven is renowned for his exceptional work at Prana Fidelity, where, together with me, he developed our newest award-winning speaker, the VR.thirty.

You can find details about this award in this month's TAS.

Looking ahead to 2026, we have many exciting plans. One highlight is an updated version of our Ultra 11 flagship speaker, which over the past five years has won numerous Best-of-Show Awards across the US, Europe, and Asia. The new model will compete head-on with leading names in modern high-end audio for the world's finest loudspeaker. Those who know me might be surprised by this bold statement; however, Gary has encouraged me to more fully embrace the confidence and teachings my father, Albert Von Schweikert, instilled in me, and that we are under my leadership, driving forward into a revitalized firm, continuing to advance the art of loudspeaker design that began in our family garage in 1975.

I am extending my gratitude to our many customers and supporters around the globe, and to Steve, Ron, and Julian for providing us with a fantastic platform to communicate with you. On behalf of everyone at Von Schweikert, we wish you a peaceful, prosperous, and healthy
New Year!

 

[Ron Resnick]

Congratulations on this Loudspeaker of the Year award, Damon and Gary! You both should be very proud!

 

[ctydwn]

Congrats @Damon Von Schweikert, @gleeds and your whole team for an amazing 2025 and all the above and beyond work you put in for your customers. Wishing you great success in 2026 and can’t wait to have you back up to hear how the Ultra 7s are performing. stunning imho

 

[gleeds]

Congrats @Damon Von Schweikert, @gleeds and your whole team for an amazing 2025 and all the above and beyond work you put in for your customers. Wishing you great success in 2026 and can’t wait to have you back up to hear how the Ultra 7s are performing. stunning imho

TY so much! We are looking forward to the visit, especially with your new DAC in place!