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Tough Speaker choice, Please look and comment

Dear fellow Audiophiles,

I am going to be taking a plunge into the next level of high fidelity music soon and I know I won't be able to keep my tweakers (hands) out of the insides (again...) of whatever I decide to choose next as my main speakers for my audio lab.

I typically listen to regualr everyday rock, rap, dance, some jazz, some classical, (Mapleshade and Chesky recordings) but really like pop and dance over most music, so please keep that in mind. The "Slam" factor as some would say is rather important to me do to the nature of my musical likings, and I fully admit that to the fullest extent. I am more of a dynamics person, but do enjoy the soft but subtle passages of the finest music orchestrated.

Here is my potential choices and the pricing typical for each:

1. VMPS RM40 $4600 (add more $$$ for caps upgrade, so figure closer to $5500-6000)

2. Genesis Technologies V $5000 used on Audiogon

3. Legacy Focus 20/20 around $4000-4500 used on Audiogon

Please comment on the selection and add any other ideas or options. Amplification will be a highly modified McCormack DNA-225 (225w @8ohms, 400+w @4ohms... realistically more due to impedance curves in the lower bass regions of most speakers) to power the speakers.

also keep in mind that whatever I do get will probably get modified as far as crossover parts upgrades, internal wiring, bybee purifiers, and whatever else I decide to improve (if any)of the speakers... (all possibilities)

The decided speaker will be replacing a highly modified set of Paradigm Studio 100's Ver.2 speakers possibly.....

Thanks for your input, your time and your support.
asi_tek
ultrakaz
187 posts
 
Considering the amount of money you are going to spend you should audition each of these speakers with the type of music (and volume level) you will be listening to. Bigger speakers have less placement options so take into account the size of your room as well as speaker aesthetics since the VMPS is rather large and visually dominating. Having said that...

I would stay away from the Genesis Vs as these were discontinued some time ago so replacement parts might be an issue, even though the company has been resurrected. I know that the servos in the subs can go bad.

I would also consider Wilson Watt 6 (or so) if you can stretch your budget a bit, used of course. Also, try to listen to a pair of Klipshorns if you really want dynamics.
celtic66
1,674 posts
 
Just listened to the Audio Physics line with various styles of music and was very favorably impressed.
sscot1961
37 posts
 
Hi, If ya want some serious SPL'S.Seek out a pair of Klipsch LaScallas,extremely efficent,punchy,although a little bright for my taste,virtually indestructable. Or mabey some Infinity Betas,bi-amp only
My current speakers are Apogee Acoustics Divas,and Sonus faber Extremas
bigkidz
3,397 posts
 
Take a look at these VMPS parts new design from someone who was also considering them.

http://my.core.com/~cbugbee/Images/VMPS-RM40-Custom.JPG
sogood51
2,157 posts
 
As a vmps owner I'll give you some better vmps advice, forget the RM-40's and get the super tower/r. This speaker is much cheaper to buy than the RM-40 and has deeper bass output. The RM-40 is more audiophile in sound with very good bass and is the better speaker for audiophile. The super tower is exactly what you are looking for (I own a pair), these speakers flat out kick ass and take names later in the bass department and are ideal for what you are looking for in a speaker. They are: large/heavy-220lb's, 4 ohm/91db and can be bi-amp/bi-wired, they love power and can achieve room lock with ease. Mine are powered by Krell ksa-250/2000 watts@1ohm. As a reference point I would add: The baby brother to the super tower (the tower II) will beat the studio 100's with ease in every department and is cheaper yet.
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