RM V60 banner now on Website

John Casler · « **on:** 14 Nov 2006, 05:57 pm »

If you get a chance, log onto the VMPS website, and take a peek at the new banner heralding the arrival of the RM V60

www.vmpsaudio.com

This should be exciting aa

More info in 30 days

Brian Cheney · « **Reply #1 on:** 14 Nov 2006, 06:14 pm »

Cabinets from the mls factory in Guandong are on the water and arrive in 19 days.

Pricing is $10,500 for the three pieces with the usual upgrades available for even more money!

mr_bill · « **Reply #2 on:** 14 Nov 2006, 07:25 pm »

Quote from: Brian Cheney on 14 Nov 2006, 06:14 pm

Cabinets from the mls factory in Guandong are on the water and arrive in 19 days.

Pricing is $10,500 for the three pieces with the usual upgrades available for even more money!

Three pieces??!

Brian Cheney · « **Reply #3 on:** 14 Nov 2006, 07:33 pm »

You'll see.

Darac · « **Reply #4 on:** 14 Nov 2006, 08:13 pm »

Hello ! Where is the picture ?

John Casler · « **Reply #5 on:** 14 Nov 2006, 08:19 pm »

Quote from: Darac on 14 Nov 2006, 08:13 pm

Hello ! Where is the picture ?

The wood is still on the water, so pics will be around Dec 15th

duggie · « **Reply #6 on:** 14 Nov 2006, 09:31 pm »

and how much extra for that critical fourth piece?

Quote from: Brian Cheney on 14 Nov 2006, 07:33 pm

You'll see.

jermmd · « **Reply #7 on:** 14 Nov 2006, 09:56 pm »

What is the V60?
Is it the RM30 and larger sub? Is it a whole new speaker?
I'm not sure from the website exactly what the V60 is.
By the way, it's been a while since I visited the website. It's vastly improved.

miklorsmith · « **Reply #8 on:** 14 Nov 2006, 10:00 pm »

Not knowing what it is promotes gnawing curiosity, which is good. Remember the GREATEST INVENTION IN THE HISTORY OF SPEAKERS? Nobody knew what that was either.

This is sure to be better.

John Casler · « **Reply #9 on:** 14 Nov 2006, 10:02 pm »

Quote from: jermmd on 14 Nov 2006, 09:56 pm

What is the V60?
Is it the RM30 and larger sub? Is it a whole new speaker?
I'm not sure from the website exactly what the V60 is.
By the way, it's been a while since I visited the website. It's vastly improved.

Information on the RM V60 will be released on or around Dec 15, when we (hopefully) will have pics of the one being built for CES.

It IS NOT based on the RM30, or any of the Ribbon Monitors that have preceded it.

It is a clear and distinct departure from what you are accustom to from VMPS.

While I don't want to (again) be accused of "over-hyping", I think it will be safe to say it will open some eyes (ears) in a pleasant way.

John Casler · « **Reply #10 on:** 14 Nov 2006, 10:07 pm »

I might also add that I have just taken deposits on this model already "sight" (sound) unseen.

It is likely that actual production will be just after Chinese New Year.

miklorsmith · « **Reply #11 on:** 14 Nov 2006, 10:09 pm »

Sorry, but even if they are the best speakers ever made, that's still stupid.

John Casler · « **Reply #12 on:** 14 Nov 2006, 10:19 pm »

Quote from: miklorsmith on 14 Nov 2006, 10:09 pm

Sorry, but even if they are the best speakers ever made, that's still stupid.

Not when you've already owned 8 pair of Brian's best designs over the years, which is the case here.

fredgarvin · « **Reply #13 on:** 14 Nov 2006, 10:58 pm »

If there is anyone who I would trust to make a great speaker it is Brian Cheney. Great designs for 30+ years and always innovative.

mjosef · « **Reply #14 on:** 14 Nov 2006, 11:11 pm »

You know its big news when its big enough to bump JC from the top there...

warnerwh · « **Reply #15 on:** 14 Nov 2006, 11:44 pm »

Yes, Brian is one designer that I'd have faith in sight unseen also. With the first two pair I bought them unheard. I was actually shocked at how awful the first pair sounded til I learned a bit about dialing them in. I remember thinking "what have I done!" spending nearly 2k on speakers that sound terrible

I'm on my third pair of VMPS speaker s since 1996 and in each case the speakers have been exemplary for the money. The RM 40's I've owned for some time now and still am amazed regularly as they are eerily good.

In the end the risk I took initially had been well worth it. Alot of people who heard those old Tower II SE's were very impressed for what they cost back then also. Today having the RM 40's is sonic heaven every day. It's nearly like having live entertainment and the presence of the entertainers seems so natural.

John Casler · « **Reply #16 on:** 14 Nov 2006, 11:47 pm »

Quote from: mjosef on 14 Nov 2006, 11:11 pm

You know its big news when its big enough to bump JC from the top there...

Yes it is about time we got my "mug" off of there.

warnerwh · « **Reply #17 on:** 15 Nov 2006, 04:16 am »

Is the V a clue? And if so does this mean that we're almost to 360 degree dispersion?

A friend has a pair of old Ohm F's which radiate 360 degrees. They do have a quality that fills the air like live music does. This is why I suspect the waveguides must also have this quality that's almost never heard outside of live music.

In any event I'm very much looking forward to what sounds almost like the "Next Generation Vmps" speakers.

Brian Cheney · « **Reply #18 on:** 15 Nov 2006, 04:29 am »

Think Victory of Samothrace (Louvre, Paris).

We refer to the RM 60 around here as the Music Wing. As in:
"Have Stately Mansion? Add a Music Wing!"

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #19 on:** 15 Nov 2006, 04:57 am »

Think Victory of Samothrace........

Could it be..... the RM 60V = The Rolls-Royce of speakers......