VMPS Subs

[bandphan]

http://www.vmpsaudio.com/subwoofers.htm

anyone had any experience with these?

 

[KEW]

From the linked page:

"The New Larger Subwoofer, in its restyled round-corner lowboy cabinet, is the lowbass section of our renowned Super Tower IIa/R tower (active 30 and 38 cm polycone woofers (12" and 15"), slot-loaded 38cm passive (15")) in an 226 l, 63 kg (138 lbs) light or dark oak veneered enclosure made from 25 mm (1") thick MDF. It is designed for the audiophile desiring the ultimate in separate lowbass modules without the expense involved purchasing the best competitive units of other manufacture. Distortion (0.5% / 1W), bandwidth (-3 dB at 17 Hz), sensitivity (92 dB/1W), and maximum undistorted output levels (115 dB/1m plus at 20 Hz) are unsurpassed and not even approached by all but one or two very costly competitors. Press comment on the lowbass performance of the STIIa/R include: "World Class" (High Fidelity Ap 85); "Awesome...left bruises on my abdomen" (Hifi News & Record Review, England, Ap 85); "Excellent dynamic response and overall accuracy...superb power handling capabilities...has an ability to show that bass can provide the listener with important sound-stage information" (Audio, Aug 85). "

It is kind of worrisome that they are reciting quotes from 25 years ago!

But the page is copyrighted in 2010?

 

[Jeff R.]

I checked out the site, it seems odd that they make it a point to state they use Monster Speaker Cable to connect between the Amp and Subwoofer.

 

[bandphan]

I checked out the site, it seems odd that they make it a point to state they use Monster Speaker Cable to connect between the Amp and Subwoofer.

Im not sure its odd, as many speaker manufactures claim this

 

[spyboy]

http://www.vmpsaudio.com/subwoofers.htm

anyone had any experience with these?

VMPS is a bit-player in the subwoofer market. Voldemort got one and it was physically imperfect, and ranked number 13 in his list.

www.harrypotter.com

If you scroll down past the first list, you will see some comments on the VMPS. Their models are mostly dated and/or overpriced.

 

[warnerwh]

Anytime you want good user reviews use Google. You will get a much better idea of what you are looking at. Obviously nobody here knows anything about those subs. At least there is no substance to any advice given here. Go to various forums to learn about what you want. If you can possibly listen to what you're interested you should do so and ignore everybody else's opinions.

The OP wants to know if anybody has any experience with the VMPS subwoofers. Not uneducated guesses.
No offense but don't try to help someone unless you know what you are talking about.

 

[Matt34]

Anytime you want good user reviews use Google. You will get a much better idea of what you are looking at. Obviously nobody here knows anything about those subs. At least there is no substance to any advice given here. Go to various forums to learn about what you want. If you can possibly listen to what you're interested you should do so and ignore everybody else's opinions.

The OP wants to know if anybody has any experience with the VMPS subwoofers. Not uneducated guesses.
No offense but don't try to help someone unless you know what you are talking about.

Obviously, auditioning isn't always an option. I've also heard the owner is an *** to deal with, kinda like the way your coming off.

 

[engtaz]

I know a few people on Polk Forum have used the VMPS Larger sub and have liked it very much. They say that it is a very music sub.

 

[Seth=L]

looks phooey to me LOL

 

[AVRat]

For the money, I think I'd buy 6 Epik Empires, 2 stacks of 3.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Speaking of EPIK, are they out and does anyone have one?

I am very seriously considering going back with large monitors and stereo subs. Thinking about Paradigm Signature S4 stacked on the subs.

For the money, I think I'd buy 6 Epik Empires, 2 stacks of 3.

 

[Matt34]

Speaking of EPIK, are they out and does anyone have one?

I am very seriously considering going back with large monitors and stereo subs. Thinking about Paradigm Signature S4 stacked on the subs.

They are only selling the empires currently. There are a couple owner threads out there. One has a pair of empires comparing favorably to a single submersive.

 

[bandphan]

Rickster71 picked up one to replace "that P word" sub in his HT I read that thread regarding the subversive, which I believe is the best dollar for dollar sub on the market. Id love to hear the sparks or catalyst in a setup. When RMK had spoken of them it was like a kid in a candy store.