[John Casler]

Strangely enough not all, or even a high percentage of VMPS customers are AUDIO CIRCLE posters.

However on a regular basis, I receive letters and or e-mails like the one below.

This gentleman had some "vintage" VMPS and was really quite happy with his sound.  I gently suggested that he might be impressed with Brian's latest work in the RM40 model.  Below is only one (of 4) e-mails he sent me only yesterday shortly after receiving his new RM40s.  I get the impression he is enjoying the ride in his new soundfield :

Well

Been listening for about 3 hours now

Normally that is about all I can take of CD sound, too crisp, too edgy.  Got to get my old turntable fixed and listen to the crackle popping hiss but so much smoother, sweeter sound

Never wore you out

 

Anyhow, the sound is so much cleaner, detailed and precise.  Though there may not be the same base the Towers had, it is much tighter and controlled.  I like it more

The voice is the most distinguishable thing, as you mentioned.  You can make out words that used to be muddy, blurred and indistinct.  I have never been a vocal person in music but can appreciate what these baby’s do for the voice portion, never knew it was there. 

Like you said, hear things I have not heard before or at least in a very long time


Almost makes me feel like my Towers were less than acceptable yet they were the same level of excellent when I purchased them in the beginning, just not this good.

 

I won’t mind giving my towers to my son or best friend or who ever deserves those 15 year old sweeties.  Well, now that I think about it, maybe I will just keep them


How many people out there own two pair of speakers of this quality.  I am sure you see plenty but I don’t know any.


I am going to enjoy bringing over some of my friends who have Vandersteen, Thiel, Quad, Magnepan’s and even the Martin Logan boys who think they are so special

 

The Towers could hold their own against all but the Martin Logans overall and the Maggies in the mid and tweeter range.

 

The rest were no better.  Well, those days have changed.

 

Best $-K I have spent in a long, long, time………………………..

 

I want to thank you for talking me into them, for making me aware of the special deal you guys had and for bringing really fun and great music back to me

 

Give Brian a special thanks also as I know he has to be proud to build something like this…………….I can only imagine what the really big boys he has are like…….


Don’t go there, I am happy right where I am, at least for another 10-15 years and you will have to buy me new ears for the next set of speakers

 

Have a wonderful weekend, you made mine for sometime to come

 

[Mack]

Strangely enough not all, or even a high percentage of VMPS customers are AUDIO CIRCLE posters.

However on a regular basis, I receive letters and or e-mails like the one below.

This gentleman had some "vintage" VMPS and was really quite happy with his sound.  I gently suggested that he might be impressed with Brian's latest work in the RM40 model.  Below is only one (of 4) e-mails he sent me only yesterday shortly after receiving his new RM40s.  I get the impression he is enjoying the ride in his new soundfield :

Well

Been listening for about 3 hours now

Normally that is about all I can take of CD sound, too crisp, too edgy.  Got to get my old turntable fixed and listen to the crackle popping hiss but so much smoother, sweeter sound

Never wore you out

 

Anyhow, the sound is so much cleaner, detailed and precise.  Though there may not be the same base the Towers had, it is much tighter and controlled.  I like it more

The voice is the most distinguishable thing, as you mentioned.  You can make out words that used to be muddy, blurred and indistinct.  I have never been a vocal person in music but can appreciate what these baby’s do for the voice portion, never knew it was there. 

Like you said, hear things I have not heard before or at least in a very long time


Almost makes me feel like my Towers were less than acceptable yet they were the same level of excellent when I purchased them in the beginning, just not this good.

 

I won’t mind giving my towers to my son or best friend or who ever deserves those 15 year old sweeties.  Well, now that I think about it, maybe I will just keep them


How many people out there own two pair of speakers of this quality.  I am sure you see plenty but I don’t know any.


I am going to enjoy bringing over some of my friends who have Vandersteen, Thiel, Quad, Magnepan’s and even the Martin Logan boys who think they are so special

 

The Towers could hold their own against all but the Martin Logans overall and the Maggies in the mid and tweeter range.

 

The rest were no better.  Well, those days have changed.

 

Best $-K I have spent in a long, long, time………………………..

 

I want to thank you for talking me into them, for making me aware of the special deal you guys had and for bringing really fun and great music back to me

 

Give Brian a special thanks also as I know he has to be proud to build something like this…………….I can only imagine what the really big boys he has are like…….


Don’t go there, I am happy right where I am, at least for another 10-15 years and you will have to buy me new ears for the next set of speakers

 

Have a wonderful weekend, you made mine for sometime to come

 

John I agreed with you in regards to "Happy Customers". I had to thank Brian personally last week for the wonderful upgrade path for my VMPS - Super Tower III, which now has the Ultra Megawoofer 12" and 15" installed with new capacitors and coils for the crossovers. These babies are singing now, it makes me want to listen to 2 channel audio again, at low volume they are now producing even lower bass and are extremely stronger at higher volumes in producing greater SPLs. These Towers are being driven by a pair of Mcintosh MC1.2KWs and will play consistently at SPLs of over 108Db measured 12 feet away. Thanks again to Brian, and you also John for all your support. Keep it going. 

Mike

S. FL

[Brian Cheney]

There's plenty of life left in classic VMPS speakers if owners are willing to upgrade drivers and crossovers.

The ST III (dynamic version sold from  1987 to 1994) are particularly easy and rewarding to upgrade.  Another classic model that responds very well is the dynamic FF1 (and the smaller FF3).  These feature 3" thick front baffles with 2" sides, backs and tops, and are extremely stable platforms for top quality drivers.  Owners should email me for advice.

We also have some FF1 and FF3 cabinets left over at good prices, and both vintage and modern drivers to use in them.  Could be a great project for the hobbyist.

[Early B.]

There's plenty of life left in classic VMPS speakers if owners are willing to upgrade drivers and crossovers.

The ST III (dynamic version sold from  1987 to 1994) are particularly easy and rewarding to upgrade.  Another classic model that responds very well is the dynamic FF1 (and the smaller FF3).  These feature 3" thick front baffles with 2" sides, backs and tops, and are extremely stable platforms for top quality drivers.  Owners should email me for advice.

We also have some FF1 and FF3 cabinets left over at good prices, and both vintage and modern drivers to use in them.  Could be a great project for the hobbyist.

Brian --

Got any upgrade suggestions for the Tower II SE's? Especially something the end user can do or can get someone to do fairly easily.

Some of us live on the opposite coast, so shipping speakers to Cali would be a challenge.

Thanks.

 

[Mack]

There's plenty of life left in classic VMPS speakers if owners are willing to upgrade drivers and crossovers.

The ST III (dynamic version sold from  1987 to 1994) are particularly easy and rewarding to upgrade.  Another classic model that responds very well is the dynamic FF1 (and the smaller FF3).  These feature 3" thick front baffles with 2" sides, backs and tops, and are extremely stable platforms for top quality drivers.  Owners should email me for advice.

We also have some FF1 and FF3 cabinets left over at good prices, and both vintage and modern drivers to use in them.  Could be a great project for the hobbyist.

Brian --

Got any upgrade suggestions for the Tower II SE's? Especially something the end user can do or can get someone to do fairly easily.

Some of us live on the opposite coast, so shipping speakers to Cali would be a challenge.

Thanks.

 

Early B, Brian shipped new speakers and parts to me (South East Coast- Fl) and I did the install myself (with instructions from Brian). It was an easy upgrade and has brought greater listening rewards than the physical work that was put into this to make it happen. I am aready thinking about what to do next to improve the sound.   

[Brian Cheney]

Yes, you can do woofers, mids, tweeters and crossovers for the T2SE.  Email me for details.

[John Casler]

I am aready thinking about what to do next to improve the sound.   

How about a pair of RM v60??? aa

I need a pair in FLA so Stereo Mojo can review them.

[Mack]

John, I have to be able to get over this before moving to a pair of RM v60. 

[John Casler]

John, I have to be able to get over this before moving to a pair of RM v60. 

Man   Ya gotta luv the look (and sound) of the big MAC gear

[Mack]

Sometime in the coming week I will give you a call to see how the RM v60s will fit the current layout. I know I have enough horsepower to drive anything. 

[John Casler]

Sometime in the coming week I will give you a call to see how the RM v60s will fit the current layout. I know I have enough horsepower to drive anything. 

Horsepower is right.

I have yet to hear the RM v60's with MAC gear, but I doubt I have to, to be able to know that is will be killer.

Yes, do call me.  We need some RM v60's in Florida, and I also need a pair in the MidWest.