As another VMPS owner i would have to agree with Sogood51. I own a pair of tower 2/R's and previously owned a pair of paradigm studio 100v2's. Mine were not modded in any way so not sure how they compare to the ones you own. Vmps just do so much more right. Bass is tight and low we are talking 20 hz here. Now as a former owner of klipsch chorus 2's as well if you just want to do damage to your rib cage they might be the choice for you. Actually i could never stand to be at that volume level and stay in the room with them. So the slam factor would have to go to klipsch. My VMPS on the other hand sound more like the band is in the room with me. From top to bottom they just amaze me at how much they do right. They are excellent for all types of music. Goodluck on your search.
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 $$$ for caps upgrade, so figure closer to $5500-6000)
2. Genesis Technologies V $5000 used on Audiogon
3. Legacy Focus 20/20 around $4000-4500 used on Audiogon
Please comment on the selection and add any other ideas or options. Amplification will be a highly modified McCormack DNA-225 (225w @8ohms, 400+w @4ohms... realistically more due to impedance curves in the lower bass regions of most speakers) to power the speakers.
also keep in mind that whatever I do get will probably get modified as far as crossover parts upgrades, internal wiring, bybee purifiers, and whatever else I decide to improve (if any)of the speakers... (all possibilities)
The decided speaker will be replacing a highly modified set of Paradigm Studio 100's Ver.2 speakers possibly.....
Thanks for your input, your time and your support.
I am going to be taking a plunge into the next level of high fidelity music soon and I know I won't be able to keep my tweakers (hands) out of the insides (again...) of whatever I decide to choose next as my main speakers for my audio lab.
I typically listen to regualr everyday rock, rap, dance, some jazz, some classical, (Mapleshade and Chesky recordings) but really like pop and dance over most music, so please keep that in mind. The "Slam" factor as some would say is rather important to me do to the nature of my musical likings, and I fully admit that to the fullest extent. I am more of a dynamics person, but do enjoy the soft but subtle passages of the finest music orchestrated.
Here is my potential choices and the pricing typical for each:
1. VMPS RM40 $4600 (add more $$$ 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.
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