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stehno · « **Reply #140 on:** 22 Mar 2015, 12:51 am »

Quote from: John Casler on 21 Mar 2015, 07:56 pm

They were made by Misco, but no longer available.

I'd have to look at them to see who the mtg'er is, but I have an extra pair of the uppers.

sistemizer · « **Reply #141 on:** 22 Mar 2015, 05:21 pm »

What would be some good/comparable 10" replacement woofers to use in the RM40s?

Stimpy · « **Reply #142 on:** 22 Mar 2015, 06:10 pm »

Quote from: sistemizer on 22 Mar 2015, 05:21 pm

What would be some good/comparable 10" replacement woofers to use in the RM40s?

That'd be almost impossible to guess. Misco custom manufactured Brian's woofers, to Brian's specifications.
So, only Brian knew what that was.

Best case scenario, someone with a good test set-up, would need to measure an upper and lower set of RM-40
woofers. From that, one could possibly spec out replacements.

Other than that, if Misco would sell direct, I'd recommend these:

http://www.miscospeakers.com/speakers/OOC10W-8C

or

http://www.miscospeakers.com/speakers/OC10W-8C

They might be pretty close to Brian's design, minus the phase plug. I wonder if we could talk John into stocking up???

Also, Brian used a lot of different Goldwood woofers too. Maybe one of these:

http://www.parts-express.com/goldwood-gw-10pc-4-10-heavy-duty-woofer-4-ohm--290-322

or

http://www.parts-express.com/goldwood-gw-1034-10-butyl-surround-woofer-4-ohm--290-361

Finally, this MCM woofer gets good reviews, and uses a carbon fiber woven cone. It could work for the upper
woofer:

http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/55-1556

All just guesses on my part. But, if I had RM-40's, or any VMPS, for that matter, I'd keep them up and running,
no matter what!

Good luck.

stehno · « **Reply #143 on:** 22 Mar 2015, 07:24 pm »

Candy anyone?

These are the spare RM40 upper woofers sitting on my shelf.

sistemizer · « **Reply #144 on:** 22 Mar 2015, 07:52 pm »

Nice woofers. Are the 10" uppers new/unused and what are you looking to get for them? I'm not sure if I need then yet. I have some reassembly and testing to do yet. I have had to epoxy the rubber surround to the baskets in the past, so far so good.

stehno · « **Reply #145 on:** 22 Mar 2015, 08:06 pm »

I've no idea what their market value is.

These woofers were included with my purchase of the RM40's last year.

The seller told me these were the original upper woofers and he upgraded to VMPS' latest.

If I sold them, I'd offer no guarantee whatsoever since I've never listened to them. But I have to assume they work otherwise the seller never would not have included them with the sale.

If anybody needs a pair of RM40 upper woofer's, make me an offer I can't refuse.

Lennymatthews · « **Reply #146 on:** 7 Oct 2015, 05:05 pm »

can some one tell me if you can still buy the add on tweeters recommended for the RM 40"s?

John Casler · « **Reply #147 on:** 7 Oct 2015, 08:05 pm »

Quote from: Lennymatthews on 7 Oct 2015, 05:05 pm

can some one tell me if you can still buy the add on tweeters recommended for the RM 40"s?

Hi Lenny,

Yes, I still have a few of the Spiral Ribbon Tweeters and the FST tweeters for the RM40.

I will PM you the details.

rupthekid · « **Reply #148 on:** 1 Mar 2016, 06:44 pm »

Hi,

I'm in search of two 12" passive radiators for the RM2 - one of the surrounds has a tear. Please let me know what you recommend in terms of replacing both.

Thanks!

John Casler · « **Reply #149 on:** 1 Mar 2016, 08:04 pm »

Quote from: rupthekid on 1 Mar 2016, 06:44 pm

Hi,

I'm in search of two 12" passive radiators for the RM2 - one of the surrounds has a tear. Please let me know what you recommend in terms of replacing both.

Thanks!

The best PR's are the UltraMega PRs, but I don't know if they are still available. They are so MUCH better than the stock versions.

Where are you located?

rupthekid · « **Reply #150 on:** 1 Mar 2016, 08:34 pm »

Thanks John,

This is for a friend and he's located in Philly.

John Casler · « **Reply #151 on:** 1 Mar 2016, 08:41 pm »

Quote from: rupthekid on 1 Mar 2016, 08:34 pm

Thanks John,

This is for a friend and he's located in Philly.

Yes, I checked, there are a few left. They are $99 each and $24 shipping each.

They compare performance wise to the old TC Sounds, but at a lower price.

Can be shipped to Philly.

JP78 · « **Reply #152 on:** 1 Mar 2016, 08:56 pm »

Oh that's a relief. Who's the new manufacturer?

John Casler · « **Reply #153 on:** 3 Mar 2016, 12:55 am »

Quote from: JP78 on 1 Mar 2016, 08:56 pm

Oh that's a relief. Who's the new manufacturer?

I actually work with the distributor to get the performance and fit for VMPS, so it is an OEM via a Distributor.

These, as long as I can get them, are available through me.

I was given word that the 15" might be going away soon. The 15" are only for the Subs and Towers with 15" PR's.

georgew · « **Reply #154 on:** 6 Mar 2016, 07:31 pm »

John,

I have a pair of Super Tower/R's that I bought in 1989. Do you have the 15" passive radiators for these speakers? Also are the 12" and 15" woofers available? The PR and woofers both have decomposed foam surrounds.

thanks,
George

Stimpy · « **Reply #155 on:** 7 Mar 2016, 03:28 am »

Hi George,

I'm sure that John will answer you soon. But, also consider having your woofers and passive radiators refoamed. Refoam kits are very inexpensive, and aren't hard to do. Or you could send your drivers to a professional to have them rebuilt. Bill LeGall, at Millersound, is one of the best speaker repair techs in the country, and his prices are very reasonable. If John doesn't have any replacements, give Bill a call.

http://www.millersound.net/indexfl.htm

Good luck, and welcome to AC.

silverr1 · « **Reply #156 on:** 10 Mar 2016, 02:18 am »

Does anyone have a neodymium Midian else for sale? One of mine on my rm40 is cutting out.

Shear Bliss VMPS · « **Reply #157 on:** 10 Mar 2016, 03:58 am »

Stimpy is correct in that Bill LeGall of Millersound does excellent work, he did my ST/Rs 15" passive and 15" active as well as the 12" Bass Couplers to perfection.

Check out what 6moons had to say on Bill and Millersound in their road trip section when they visited, a good read.

John Casler · « **Reply #158 on:** 10 Mar 2016, 03:59 am »

Quote from: silverr1 on 10 Mar 2016, 02:18 am

Does anyone have a neodymium Midian else for sale? One of mine on my rm40 is cutting out.

I still have some from Brian's widow for $179 each.

mosawdust · « **Reply #159 on:** 30 Mar 2016, 11:42 am »

John,
Do you still have any of the 15" Ultramega PR's left. I think I would like to get a set of these for my ST/R's. Was there an Ultramega 15" woofer that fit the ST/R?
Thanks,
Brian