Big B.,
I was thinking a new model based on the LRC, modified for vertical positioning might fill a deficiency (for my purposes) in the VMPS product line-up. I feel there is a deficiency in the lineup, because I don't think there are any front ported, ribbon based, stand-mounted, direct radiators in the VMPS lineup (hopefully I didn't miss any models). All of my current speakers are front ported because I currently have to place my speakers close to walls. If I were to switch to VMPS speakers for my HT, I envision having RM-40's for the fronts, LRC center, and for the surrounds ? I can't really position a pair of 626R's the minimum 4" from the wall for the surrounds.
Development costs, and technical issues aside, I was thinking a vertical oriented version of the LRC, would have a bit more base extension that the 626R, and would have a bit more flexibility in placement. It would belike a mini-RM-40 without the passive radiator.
I think it would also be beneficial for people like me, who think they want VMPS speakers, but can't listen to them before purchasing. It's really the RM-40's that attracted me to VMPS, however that's a lot of money to "risk". By "risk", I mean that undoubtedly the RM-40's are good speakers, however they might not appeal to me. This is exactly what I found with listening to the bigger JMLabs speakers - they just didn't appeal to me for some reason. VMPS 30 day return policy is supposed to cover this situation. However, I live a long way away, and I would still be a lot of money out in shipping charges, if I jump into the VMPS line-up with the RM-40's, and found I didn't like them. Ideally I would like to start with a less expensive model, that can still have a purpose in my HT as a surround speaker, or as a speaker for a bedroom system. I can then evaluate it against my current speakers and decide if I like the VMPS ribbons. If I like the less expensive model then I can move up the line.
Anyways, that's my 2 cents worth.
