John,
I was preparing to order a pair of standard RM 1's (No megawoofers)
because I thought I could squeak by without too much fear of being evicted. I am now afraid, that with the 10" megawoofer, the RM 1a
will cross over the line, and not be feasible as an apartment speaker.
(Thereby eliminating VMPS floor standers from consideration)
I really don't want a bookshelf/stand type speaker, and I wonder how many other apt. dwellers feel the same.
Jack D.
Hi Jack,
So sorry for not seeing this earlier. With my e-mail server (verizon) I don't get the little e-mails notifying you when someone responds to a post.
Generally I find them, but this one got away.
But anyhow, you actually sound like the perfect 626R candidate. While it is a "stand mount Monitor, I don't think many would call it a "bookshelf"
At 2 feet tall, more than a foot deep and almost 50# it is a very formidible Monitor, indeed.
Many think it is perfect for Apt and Condo dwellers, and I do too.
It is basically the same price and configuration as the RM1 was and most would think it better sounding. Beleive it or not, "especially in the bass".
Since it too, only has the single Neopanel, it is incredibly good at lower level listening.
Why?
Because the Neopanel must be more highly energized at lowerr levels since there is only one.
So the wattage/amperage going to the Neo at low levels brings it into it's "better performing" power area, before it gets too loud. This means it will have richer tones, detail, resolution and other sonics, at lower levels.
Now the RM1 had this same single neopanel, but, it did not have Woven Carbon Fiber woofer drive system.
Oh yeah, the woofer on the 626R does bass right. Very nice clean and polite response well down in the 30's.
Another advatage many like, is that you have the freedom to mount the speaker on a stand at a height that more closely matches your seated listening height.
In any event, you wouldn't be missing too much by selecting the 626R Standmount. It is a stellar performer. I should know, I have a pair in my system!!
