VMPS Speakers For Sale...!

Stimpy · « **Reply #660 on:** 4 Jul 2016, 03:34 am »

Relist & Price Drop

VMPS FLOOR/TOWER - TOP OF THE LINE VINTAGE SPEAKERS - (Lancaster/Los Angeles, California) $575

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VMPS-TOWER-II-Top-of-the-line-VINTAGE-SPEAKERS-575-/122040358717?hash=item1c6a2c173d:g:GGsAAOSwZ1BXfXuU

"6-way Biampable Tower Speaker System with operations manual. All Woofers are vintage original and have been reconditioned by VMPS. Great sound; they have been in family since they were new (19) ; (original price ~$2400) Condition for their vintage age is excellent. Seven speakers in each cabinet including 12" subwoofer in base of cabinet and tweeter on the top. See photo of owner's manual page for speaker specifications; includes builders handwritten notes and corrections. Text or call for additional info."

Stimpy · « **Reply #661 on:** 10 Jul 2016, 02:20 am »

Vmps supertower speaker pair - (Utica/Detroit, Michigan) Best Offer

http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/ele/5612473083.html

"VMPS Super tower speaker pair, full range or biamp capibile. Best offer on this pair of hi end speakers. See photos."

Stimpy · « **Reply #662 on:** 11 Jul 2016, 03:34 am »

VMPS Tower II Super Tower - Various Drivers - (Appleton, Wisconsin)

01) Pair Ribbon Tweeters - $48.00 OB

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pair-ribbon-tweeters-VMPS-Tower-II-Super-Tower-8-ohm-FREE-Shipping-in-U-S-/272303431941?hash=item3f668ca105:g:YEIAAOSwyKxXgsq6

"Selling pair of ribbon tweeters saved from VMPS Tower II/Super Tower speakers. Photo #3 shows this model of speaker for reference only, with the tweeter location marked in red as #1. This auction includes only the pair of tweeters.

Perfect operation, VG condition with 3 cracked corners from over-tightened screws (not broken off, easily glued together), remnants of disintegrated foam pads on fronts (easily removed and replaced but you don't need to), some creasing on the ribbons, and a little dust and dirt from age.

No tears, repairs, voicecoil rubs, etc. 7.3 and 7.5 ohms DCR.

There are no labels or identifying numbers."

02) Pair Focal T120 Tweeters - $60.00 OB

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pair-Focal-T120-tweeters-VMPS-Tower-II-Super-Tower-8-ohm-FREE-Shipping-in-U-S-/272303444047?hash=item3f668cd04f:g:onEAAOSwYSlXgs6p

"Selling pair of Focal T120 tweeters saved from VMPS Tower II/Super Tower speakers. Photo #3 shows this model of speaker for reference only, with the tweeter location marked in red as #2. This auction includes only the pair of tweeters.

Perfect operation, excellent condition with remnants of disintegrated foam pads cleaned off of fronts (easily replaced but you don't need to), and a little dust and dirt from age.

No tears, repairs, voicecoil rubs, etc. 6.1 and 6.4 ohms DCR.

Labels read FOCAL Ref. T120, No. 3391366 and 3391402."

03) One Woven Carbon Fiber Midrange - $28.00 ea. OB

http://www.ebay.com/itm/One-mid-midrange-VMPS-Tower-II-Super-Tower-4-ohm-FREE-Shipping-in-U-S-/272303460382?hash=item3f668d101e:g:qJgAAOSwzLlXgtVU

http://www.ebay.com/itm/One-mid-midrange-VMPS-Tower-II-Super-Tower-8-ohm-FREE-Shipping-in-U-S-/272303451691?hash=item3f668cee2b:g:UO8AAOSw7XZXgtJq

"Selling one only midrange saved from VMPS Tower II/Super Tower speaker. Photo #3 shows this model of speaker for reference only, with the midrange location marked in red as #3 though it has a dustcap whereas the one you're bidding on has a cylinder in the center. This auction includes only the single midrange.

Perfect operation, excellent condition with a little dust and dirt from age. Rubber (not foam) surround.

No tears, repairs, voicecoil rubs, etc. 6.5 ohms DCR.

Numbers inked on back are EO130R-WCC/8N, 8 ohm, 40W, Taiwan.

Available to U.S. bidders only, USPS Flat Rate Priority shipping is included for free!

PayPal payment is required. Item will ship only to the address provided by PayPal."

Stimpy · « **Reply #663 on:** 17 Jul 2016, 09:49 pm »

Updated & Relisted! - $2000

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/ele/5686011888.html

"A very rare pair of monitors for sale. These are rated at 200 watts each. Both in very good condition, both sound perfect. Sold new for $6,000. A couple small blemishes. Let's make a deal."

Quote from: Stimpy on 9 Jun 2016, 08:07 pm

VMPS RM2 Tower Ribbon Monitors Speakers in Black Gloss - Audiophile - (San Diego, California) $2000 BIN

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VMPS-RM2-Tower-Ribbon-Monitors-Speakers-in-Black-Gloss-Audiophile-/262475317507?hash=item3d1cbf8103:g:YOcAAOSwuhhXWGF~

"A very rare pair of monitors for sale. These are rated at 200 watts each. Both in very good condition, both sound perfect. A couple small blemishes. Offering these for local pick up."

Stimpy · « **Reply #664 on:** 19 Jul 2016, 12:48 am »

VMPS Veritone Minimum Phase Speakers Sub Woofers, a pair in good shape - (San Diego, California) $99.00 OB

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VMPS-Veritone-Minimum-Phase-Speakers-Sub-Woofers-a-pair-in-good-shape-/191925131593?hash=item2cafa11949:g:RPkAAOSwMsVXjAAa

"Veritone Minimum Phase

Veritone Minimum Phase Speakers Sub Woofers, a pair in good shape. From the original owner showing typical wear. Sound great just like Veritone Minimum Phase Speakers would. Cabinets are aprox 28X22X17 and heavy. Local pick-up is preferred as I do not have the original shipping boxes and these are heavy!

These are for sale locally so I reserve the right to end the auction at any time."

Stimpy · « **Reply #665 on:** 22 Jul 2016, 11:12 pm »

VMPS LARGERSUB with Megawoofers, Gloss Black - (Green Bay, Wisconsin) $399.99

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VMPS-LARGERSUB-with-Megawoofers-Gloss-Black-/112066386740?hash=item1a17ad5b34:g:bW8AAOSwtnpXkp9q

"Call with any questions (920)494-8999 or 'contact us' at hifiheaven.net

Check out and "like" our FACEBOOK page for great deals and news!!

PREOWNED - GLOSS BLACK

VMPS LARGERSUB with Megawoofers"

Stimpy · « **Reply #666 on:** 22 Jul 2016, 11:17 pm »

VMPS LARGERSUB with Megawoofers, Light Oak - (Green Bay, Wisconsin) $349.99

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VMPS-LARGERSUB-with-Megawoofers-Light-Oak-/112066390984?hash=item1a17ad6bc8:g:-00AAOSwqfNXkqFj

"Call with any questions (920)494-8999 or 'contact us' at hifiheaven.net

Check out and "like" our FACEBOOK page for great deals and news!!

PREOWNED - LIGHT OAK

VMPS LARGERSUB with Megawoofers

The Passive radiator has tear in surround that has been glued"

Stimpy · « **Reply #667 on:** 24 Jul 2016, 04:17 am »

VMPS Vintage Speakers - (Valencia, California) Auction - No Reserve!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Speakers/172279142151?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D37184%26meid%3D6d74cfbe379243e287aa6b7706514f8e%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D122051926654&afsrc=1&rmvSB=true

"VMPS ||| tower speakers

One of the speaker needs tweeter, and it need to replace the volume levels on the back, I have the parts for the back, I had the vmps for about 20 years, I've never heard better speaker then the VMPS,I had them bi amped, I've paid over $20k, for pipe organ you'll never hear better at any cost,,I am selling it for parts because it need work, local pick up only,I have way too many audio gear,

I am gonna start downsizing,this auction is for VMPS speaker only, other picture is to show I take care of my audio gear

Thank you for looking"

Stimpy · « **Reply #668 on:** 26 Jul 2016, 01:08 am »

VMPS RM40 Speakers in great shape - (Portland, OR) $2000

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ele/5693270623.html

"Asking Price: $2,200.00 New Retail Price: $4,600.00
Amazing pair of VMPs RM40 speakers in excellent condition."

Stimpy · « **Reply #669 on:** 28 Jul 2016, 08:23 pm »

Vmps supertower speaker pair - (Utica/Detroit Metro, Michigan) No Price!

http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/ele/5695285626.html

"VMPS Super tower speaker pair, full range or biamp capibile. Best offer on this pair of hi end speakers. See photos."

Stimpy · « **Reply #670 on:** 1 Aug 2016, 04:10 am »

VMPS :: Ribbon Dipole Surround Speakers for high end Home Theaters !!! - (Seattle, Washington) No Reserve!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VMPS-Ribbon-Dipole-Surround-Speakers-for-high-end-Home-Theaters-/331923923304?hash=item4d48352168:g:3bIAAOSwTZ1XnTZD

"These are exceptional sounding rear surround speakers using the famous VMPS ribbon and speaker hybrid technology. These were $1800 new and were used for only 2 months in a high-end home theater system. Unfortunately, there were some surface scratches as noted in the pictures that occurred during storage. These are heavy speakers and the cost for shipping will be determined once the buyer provides the shipping address

Reviews:

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/opinions-on-vmps-dipole-surrounds?highlight=surround

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veritone_Minimum_Phase_Speakers"

James Romeyn · « **Reply #671 on:** 1 Aug 2016, 04:33 am »

I saw the dimpled "Dynaribbon" mid range panels in Super Tower/R, but the image above is the first I can recall seeing the Dynaribbon in the Tower II.

That "$20k" price mentioned above for ST III is just nuts. They were only about $4k maximum.

Stimpy · « **Reply #672 on:** 1 Aug 2016, 07:39 pm »

Quote from: James Romeyn on 1 Aug 2016, 04:33 am

I saw the dimpled "Dynaribbon" mid range panels in Super Tower/R, but the image above is the first I can recall seeing the Dynaribbon in the Tower II.

I remember posting another ad, for a Dynapleat Tower II like these, and that model was described as a "30TH Anniversary Special Edition" version. Does that sound familiar?

Quote from: James Romeyn on 1 Aug 2016, 04:33 am

That "$20k" price mentioned above for ST III is just nuts. They were only about $4k maximum.

Yea, some of these 'supposed' List Prices' are insane. I wish Brian was still here to rebut those!

James Romeyn · « **Reply #673 on:** 1 Aug 2016, 08:05 pm »

Very good Stimpy! Yes, now I recall, the Special Anniversary Edtion TII......thanks!

I never liked those metal Focal domes, and I suggest the worst pairing is with the Dyna-whatever Brian bought got on close out from Just Speakers in San Francisco. A bad combo of too much upper mid energy + the metallic treble of the inverted dome, not good.

Sigh, still miss Just Speakers, all kinds of raw drivers and assembled speakers in the middle of the Mission district...loved to visit during the work day when I was in the neighborhood. For a time Just Speakers displayed the Dynaudio Consequence:

Totally different subject related to the Mission and ordering food at Mexican restaurants: this is first hand from my closest friend, a Mexican American. If/when making a special request at a Mexican restaurant (waiter/waitress of that descent), kindly "ask permission," if possible, with a friendly touch followed by "por favor?" You'll get much farther than a threat to "get this right."

E.g.: my buddy and I visited one of a thousand Mission Mexican restaurants, this one near his apartment near Mission/Army (now Cesar Chavez). I ask for "no queso, no crema, por favor?" w/a friendly touch and a smile. My buddy commands with slight attitude: "...and no crema, no queso, none at all, OK?," unfortunately w/some horizontal hand motion for visual effect (the wrong kind).

Soon after my perfect plate arrives. His plate is a sea of cheese and sour cream, and little if anything else. He picks up the cheese looking for whatever he ordered, and I don't think either of saw it if it was in there.

Stimpy · « **Reply #674 on:** 1 Aug 2016, 08:36 pm »

Awe James, you're kill'n me, making me hungry!!! I absolutely love those types of Mexican restaurants! With the crema, and queso. Extra guacamole and jalapeno salsa too. Then grilled chicken with pepper and onions! I'm in Heaven!

Stimpy · « **Reply #675 on:** 4 Aug 2016, 12:37 am »

Pair-ribbon-tweeters-VMPS-Tower-II-Super-Tower-8-ohm - (Appleton, Wisconsin) $36.00 Opening Bid

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pair-ribbon-tweeters-VMPS-Tower-II-Super-Tower-8-ohm-FREE-Shipping-in-U-S-/272329004383?hash=item3f6812d55f:g:YEIAAOSwyKxXgsq6

"Selling pair of ribbon tweeters saved from VMPS Tower II/Super Tower speakers. Photo #3 shows this model of speaker for reference only, with the tweeter location marked in red as #1. This auction includes only the pair of tweeters.

Perfect operation, VG condition with 3 cracked corners from over-tightened screws (not broken off, easily glued together), remnants of disintegrated foam pads on fronts (easily removed and replaced but you don't need to), some creasing on the ribbons, and a little dust and dirt from age.

No tears, repairs, voicecoil rubs, etc. 7.3 and 7.5 ohms DCR.

There are no labels or identifying numbers.

Available to U.S. bidders only, USPS Flat Rate Priority shipping is included for free!"

James Romeyn · « **Reply #676 on:** 4 Aug 2016, 04:13 am »

Above is image of Taiwan clones of the original very good quality Japanese made JVC planar tweeters. Less refined in performance. Those look like heck on the back side, but if they function well, that's a reasonable cost I suppose, for spares. Lacking extreme abuse (gross SS amp distortion) they seldom blew as Brian used them, padded down and 2nd order @ about 12 kHz.

The original JVC had "JVC" and part # stenciled on the magnet back side.

Stimpy · « **Reply #677 on:** 6 Aug 2016, 10:54 pm »

I'm curious about these. Are the drivers original VMPS stock, or something aftermarket? Just not sure, as Brian was constantly tweaking and updating designs.

VMPS Speakers and Tall Boy Subwoofer - (Dover DE) $3500

http://delaware.craigslist.org/ele/5716834898.html

"Due to a move to a smaller home i must sale my vmps speakers. You must hear them the best soundimg pair of speakers you will ever own they will come with the tall boy subwoofer to. I will also take a smaller pair of speakers and cash as i will need something to listen to. Thank you."

Stimpy · « **Reply #678 on:** 6 Aug 2016, 11:12 pm »

Audiophile speakers VMPS Super Tower 2 R - (Natick, MA) $750

https://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/ele/5708245777.html

"Fully restored, sound amazing!"

James Romeyn · « **Reply #679 on:** 7 Aug 2016, 03:27 am »

OK....I can help on everything except the bass and mid bass drivers.

I'm virtually positive 99.999) all the mids and tweeters are absolutely OEM. The three lower mids are Peerless poly cone/foam surround, for unknown reason Brian used a different mid up top (shared xo), being an Audax 13JVX2CA12 or similar # paper cone/rubber surround (the 130mm version of the 170mm mid bass John Bau used in the original classic Spica TC-50, identical motors....used full range in a proper small reflex enclosure, you'd not believe the bass punch and wham from that 130mm mid bass).

The domes are Audax, a little fuzzier sounding than the latter Morel MDT-29, but I still preferred the Audax. The more domes the less fuzzy is the presentation, so you'll notice that fuzzy quality in the ST IIa/R. If original, the planar is the original JVC, a killer super tweeter and great value for that era, latter replaced by a Taiwan clone, not quite as good but still fine for this purpose.

Early '00 and latter, Brian apparently offered a last series of upgraded bass and mid bass drivers. I don't know about these , so no comment, suffice to say all bass drivers in the image did not exist when that speaker left VMPS.

That IIa/R is the very earliest, proven by the upper 15" PR slot. It likely had all paper bass drivers.

The very very first ST IIa/R had two paper 15" PR, then Brian latter deleted the top slot leaving only one 15 down low. Classic PR spec is as follows: active cone area x 2 = PR cone area. Even 2x 15P is < the active cone area. Sandy Gross's modern and well received Goldenear designs follow the classic theory.

Ignore the desire to turn up the mid/treble/planar levels to increase clarity. The classic method is less output increases clarity.

Quote from: Stimpy on 6 Aug 2016, 10:54 pm

I'm curious about these. Are the drivers original VMPS stock, or something aftermarket? Just not sure, as Brian was constantly tweaking and updating designs.

VMPS Speakers and Tall Boy Subwoofer - (Dover DE) $3500

http://delaware.craigslist.org/ele/5716834898.html

"Due to a move to a smaller home i must sale my vmps speakers. You must hear them the best soundimg pair of speakers you will ever own they will come with the tall boy subwoofer to. I will also take a smaller pair of speakers and cash as i will need something to listen to. Thank you."