[Darac]

Does anyone had oportunity to compare RM30 with Danish Dynaudio Confiedence C1 ?

Thanks for your opinion !

[Darac]

No answers from everyone ???

[bpape]

I've only heard the RM-30 in a show setting.  As for the Dyns, I own Contour 3.3's.  I've heard the old C-1's.  They're very nice but VERY power hungry.  Again, only heard them in a store type setting so it's hard to glean a lot of detailed info to compare.

If I were comparing the RM-30's to my 3.3's, I'd take the 3.3's all day long.  But that's my personal preference.  I listen to a very wide variety of music including rock.  That's why I picked the Dyns.  They were one of the few speakers that would do pretty much everything very well but still get up and rock when I want them to. 

Bryan

[kenk]

No answers from everyone ???

Only you can answer your question.

It is very difficult to give you the answer as we don't know what is your taste.

I only heard the 626 & RM40 at JohnC's house.  They were pretty good but I did not buy it as I felt they were not my taste (IMHO thin sounding on the midrange and high).   I ended up with a pair of Dyn 3.4 and so far I love them (until the next upgrade bug hits).  If you like transparent and holographic sound sound then VPMS should be good.  If you like the balanced (IMO) sound then Dyn might be good.   Just demo them both and buy what you like.  Don't buy them because Mr. X said they are the best speakers under $10k as I have made that mistake too many times.

Good luck.

Ken

[John Casler]

No answers from everyone ???

Only you can answer your question.

It is very difficult to give you the answer as we don't know what is your taste.

I only heard the 626 & RM40 at JohnC's house.  They were pretty good but I did not buy it as I felt they were not my taste (IMHO thin sounding on the midrange and high).   I ended up with a pair of Dyn 3.4 and so far I love them (until the next upgrade bug hits).  If you like transparent and holographic sound sound then VPMS should be good.  If you like the balanced (IMO) sound then Dyn might be good.   Just demo them both and buy what you like.  Don't buy them because Mr. X said they are the best speakers under $10k as I have made that mistake too many times.

Good luck.

Ken

I should mention "purely for informational purposes" that those early 626Rs and RM40s, were substantially different than those of today.

Crossover points are different, tweeter drivers, new Woofers, the CDWG and OXO, have changed the sound balance.

That may not change personal preference, but it should be considered for comparison.
 
So as always, when possible, as all suggest, it is best to listen yourself.

Obviously, both are excellent and highly respected speakers.

[Darac]

Well, I listen a variety type of music,for example: from Taj Mahal blues to Mahlers Symphonies. I want from system everything like a 3D sound, energy from instruments.In Croatia many Dynaudio owners take a Primare for setup, but I think that Dynaudio want more from classic electronic. I feel that in Dynaudio something missing, sense for reality in sound reproduction...

[kenk]

Well, I listen a variety type of music,for example: from Taj Mahal blues to Mahlers Symphonies. I want from system everything like a 3D sound, energy from instruments.In Croatia many Dynaudio owners take a Primare for setup, but I think that Dynaudio want more from classic electronic. I feel that in Dynaudio something missing, sense for reality in sound reproduction...

If this is the case then VPMS should be better as they do sound like 3D (more headphone like).   Actually during the VPMS demo, the first thing that impressed me was the  incredible 3D sound created from those 626R (i like the 626 more than the RM40).

Good luck.

Ken

[Eugene2]

I have gone through lots of speakers, prior to purchasing my last speakers prior to the VMPS, Talon Firebird Diamonds, I owned Dynaudio Special 25's.  The Dynaudios are excellent with the esotar tweeter, though it was a little fatiguing IMHO.  The VMPS are very special, especially at the price point, when listening the word thin never comes to mind, the mid panels are incredible.  They are, when set up right, very good at conveying music like no other speaker I have owned.  When you audition, make sure you thoroughly listen to both, and also take note of flexibility of designs, which speaker can be adjusted to adapt to the differences in environment and taste.  Also, if it is within your budget go to the maxed out version offered by VMPS and some of the gorgeous cabinet options (wish I had paid more attention to some of the gorgeous wood options).  Lastly, VMPS has an incredible personal touch, Brian seems to be overly conscious of making sure you are happy with his products.  Anyway the hunt is always fun! 

[warnerwh]

The midrange on my RM 40's isn't thin at all. However you can make it that way or if your room acoustics aren't the best that could also cause that. Vocals have a richness I've never heard out of any cone speaker. The most subtle detail is all there and not smoothed over like on cone speakers I've heard and I've heard speakers costing 15k that didn't have as good of a midrange as my speakers.

When you audition I'd pay close attention to the room and setup. I don't care what system it is but in a bad acoustical environment it can't come close to what it's capable of. You're better off to spend less on other components to make sure you can do the most you can with your room than the other way around.  I've heard a number of nice systems that I knew for a fact could sound much better. With one friend who has some Aerial 7B's he actually brought his speakers over and we were both literally shocked how they sounded in my listening room compared to his living room.  They didn't even sound like the same speaker and were up in quality at least two steps.

Besides myself this information I'm giving you is completely accurate. A 10k system in the average room won't sound near as good as a 5k system in a well treated room that the owner spent a thousand on. Much less than a thousand in treatment if he did diy bass traps and panels. It's not even a contest. My only regret is I didn't learn how important the room acoustics were 25 years ago.