VMPS RM-40s - Bargin or not?

Absolute bargain- They will toast your 803s. I am using mine (in a room with a 7 foot ceiling) with Pass Labs X350, Pass Labs DAC-1, Altis CDT III, Kimber Select, Virtual Dynamics Nite, PS audio and the sound is breathtaking. Had Martin Logan Prodigies before the RM40s- no contest for me. If you order, make sure you get the TRT caps and FST tweeter. I cannot say enough positive things about these speakers. Go over to www.audiocircle.com and go to the VMPS forum- tons of comments and info.

I was going to buy Wilson Sophia's until I heard how smooth the VMPS RM40's (with the upgrades).. The nice thing is they are tall 61"~66" but the aren't very wide so they aren't very intrusive.

The pair I listened to were about 1.5-2' from the back wall and about equal from the corners and canted toward the listening position.

I heard them with the recommended Ampzilla amps, Placette Active Preamp, Transparent Reference cabling, PS Powerplant 300 (w/o multiwave), Sony 9000 DVD player playing SACD and redbook.

Effortless, and does revel every change upstream. Listened to them with the recommended 6 guage wire and the Transparent made a huge difference. Your Mileage May Vary.

Now I'm going to have to find another pair in Phoenix to listen to and then listen to the Sophia's again... It would be nice to spend 50% less. (more for music and live performances)

Cytocyle- Why not buy a used pair of Sophias? Will cost the same as RM40s new with all the crossover/tweeter/midrange upgrades/soundcoat/etc. They will also work much better in your smaller room.

I think the RM40s have some great qualities, but they are absolutely huge speakers, and have absolutely 0 WAF

Of course, many think Wilsons look like robots :)

KeithR