[SCUBADON]

Since I bought my RM40's used, I have no idea how much putty has been removed.  I thought about removing all the putty and adding new putty in the original amount and tuning from that point.

1) Is this a good idea?
2) If so, how much do they come from the factory with?

Thanks for your help.  I don't post much, but I read and learn from every post you guys submit on this VMPS forum.

SCUBADON

[Brian Cheney]

Locate a roll of Mortite or similar rope putty at a hardware store and measure off 8".  That's the starting point.  Attach directly to the center of the PR.

[audiochef]

Blue or yellow tack works just as well, but do understand this is the most crucial tuning you'll ever be making adjustments to . Get this right before even starting to play with the pots . One thing I 've discovered is that both sides need to be equal. Meaning don't compensate more putty to the speaker closer to a wall.

Good luck fine tuning, it'll payoff.

[SCUBADON]

Thanks Brian and Audiochief for the information.  I have a roll of the puddy.  Could not find it at Lowes or Home Depot, found it at ACE Hardware.  

I think the original owner has it close because the RM40's sound amazing.  Everytime I think it's perfect, I learn a new thing to do that makes it better than I thought possible.

I have to know for sure the puddy is "exact" or it will drive me crazy.  I am just now getting to the point where I can tell if one of the pots is not where it should be.  This is going to be an adventure.

I just raised the cables and power lines off the floor about 3" and WOW, what a differance!  I am having celing to floor curtains 12' wide being made to go behind the speakers.  I have ordered UHD Polycrystal amp stands for my Wadia 850 and my Audio Research Amp.  

I can tell now, Ampzillias, RMX's, and who knows what kind of source, are in the future.  

What a great journey.

SCUBADON