RM30 photo

Enrico · « **Reply #20 on:** 14 Dec 2003, 09:12 am »

A base that allows tilt adjustment would be great. That ribbon tweeter is pretty directional.

jcoat007 · « **Reply #21 on:** 14 Dec 2003, 12:03 pm »

I think they look great!!!!

This is a huge step forward in designing a product that has very high WAF or SOAF.

I think they would like very nice in my llistening room.

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm??????

lkosova · « **Reply #22 on:** 14 Dec 2003, 02:36 pm »

Sadam is captured and now we have the RM-30. What a great day!!!!!

Larry

lkosova · « **Reply #23 on:** 14 Dec 2003, 03:57 pm »

What about a boat-shaped base??

It is basically the oval with the ends squared off. This would keep the stablity and add more of a rectangular look,to go with the design of the speaker.

Oh look....we are all speaker designers now!!

Larry

Brian Cheney · « **Reply #24 on:** 14 Dec 2003, 04:07 pm »

Based on the comments I'll offer the following:

1. Boat'shaped base about 2" wider than the cabinet (minimum for stability)
2. Outrigger spikes. I can get them from Mark Shifter
3. Endcap for horizontal use (tweeter rotated 90 dgrees)

The oval came out a little wide, I agree.

rkapadia@ROOP · « **Reply #25 on:** 14 Dec 2003, 04:45 pm »

Brian,

As the base type hasn't yet been set, I'd like to recommend going with a rectangular pedestal-type bass as found on the RM40. I think this will be more consistent with the look of the speaker, and also build consistency to the brand as it shares the same look to the base as the larger RM40 and RM/X.

Regards,

jgubman · « **Reply #26 on:** 14 Dec 2003, 06:27 pm »

Will the LF of the RM-30 suffer if it is not coupled directly to the floor (outrigger spikes)?

lkosova · « **Reply #27 on:** 14 Dec 2003, 07:48 pm »

Roop,

I thought someone mentioned a rectangular base before so I tried to come up with something a little different. But I agree that would be better then oval....but if Brian is going to make it narrower it might look very nice.

I gotta get ready for my daughter's (6.5 y/o) annual tea party. 18 7y/o running around and eating sugar and hot apple cider and playing dresss up.

I wish I had my VMPS to show their parents!!!!

Larry

Sedona Sky Sound · « **Reply #28 on:** 14 Dec 2003, 08:32 pm »

Hey Brian,
You should respond to John Mark's post over at AA: http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/general/messages/302772.html

He is practically begging for you to send him the new RM30s

Julian
www.sedonaskysound.com

dubravko · « **Reply #29 on:** 14 Dec 2003, 10:05 pm »

Quote from: rkapadia@ROOP

As the base type hasn't yet been set, I'd like to recommend going with a rectangular pedestal-type bass as found on the RM40. I think this will be more consistent with the look of the speaker, and also build consistency to the brand as it shares the same look to the base as the larger RM40 and RM/X.

I fully support such a view. Everything rectangular with rounded edges as shown.

ekovalsky · « **Reply #30 on:** 15 Dec 2003, 06:36 am »

Another vote for the rectangular base, to match the rectangular cabinet.

Curved base would look great if the cabinet was curved too, like the Sonus Faber Cremona or Amati Homage, or the Onix Rocket. Hmmm, I wonder if curved cabinets from the PRC are in the future for the RM30's. They'd be purrtty

Rob Babcock · « **Reply #31 on:** 15 Dec 2003, 06:40 am »

I've reread this thread a couple times and I haven't seen any mention of it, so I'll ask: will Mark be making cabs for those beauties any time soon? I'm positively drooling at the thought of the RM30s in rosewood!

JoshK · « **Reply #32 on:** 15 Dec 2003, 01:56 pm »

I think the RM30 is a real stunner! I'll place my vote for the boat shape base. I think the oval-like shape is cool looking, even with a rectangular speaker but have a flat front and back would be more flexible in case the owner wants to tip is back or forward a little for best imaging.

MaxCast · « **Reply #33 on:** 15 Dec 2003, 02:32 pm »

When I first saw the base I thought that it tilted back and forth. If not I'd go with a squared base or cool feet...maybe four polished aluminum castings...

audiot_savant · « **Reply #34 on:** 16 Dec 2003, 02:13 am »

It's a great thing to see the RM30 introduced. I think it nicely fills a gap in the VMPS line-up.

Any chance it can be ordered COMPLETELY veneered (on the bass slot side panels and front edges & the oval/boat-shaped base, too)???

Q · « **Reply #35 on:** 16 Dec 2003, 02:34 pm »

Remember, that RM30 base has to also optionally sit on that 215 sub!!!
I think it would look really nice on a pair of Largers!

azryan · « **Reply #36 on:** 16 Dec 2003, 07:13 pm »

I couldn't imagine that you'd put the 30 on top of a sub as the FST is not tiltable and would be very high above the listener.

I'm guessing the sub/subs are meant to and are better off next to the speakers or more optimally loading most rooms from the corner of the room where the 30's would probably not be optimally placed.

lkosova · « **Reply #37 on:** 16 Dec 2003, 07:23 pm »

Q,

I think you will blow up if you had two larger subs in your room unless it's a "huge" room.

Larry

Q · « **Reply #38 on:** 16 Dec 2003, 08:01 pm »

Quote from: azryan

I couldn't imagine that you'd put the 30 on top of a sub as the FST is not tiltable and would be very high above the listener.

I'm guessing the sub/subs are meant to and are better off next to the speakers or more optimally loading most rooms from the corner of the room where the 30's would probably not be optimally placed.

See my previous posts about requesting an option on the 30 that places the FST at ear level and swapping placement with a NEO panel or even one of the midwoofs to make it more of a balanced line source.

For best upper bass, and integration with the phasing of the rest of the system for coherence, you'd want those subs crossed pretty high so that corner placement wouldnt be recommended. I'd cross them above 100 Hz for best performance.

Q · « **Reply #39 on:** 16 Dec 2003, 08:05 pm »

Quote from: lkosova

Q,

I think you will blow up if you had two larger subs in your room unless it's a "huge" room.

Larry

My room is 15 x 23 x 8, and is open to the upper split level at one end.

I used to have a pair of Legacy Focus (3-12" woofs per speaker), and a Legacy Pacemaker (twin 15" woofs) sub, and I still wanted more bass capabilities!
Q