My Last Speaker Purchase (I'm serious)

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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited April 2008
    MKZ wrote: »
    Good to hear that. What about CABLES?;)

    This thread isn't entitled, "The Last Cable Purchase."
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited April 2008
    Copout!!!
    I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited April 2008
    Good for you but none of us can hold a candle to Cathy.
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited April 2008
    Early B. wrote: »
    Hey fellas --

    For all you doubters out there (especially you, George D.), I decided to dig up this old thread and remind all of you that I said this was my last speaker purchase (see also post #54). Still got 'em and goin' strong all day long.

    Ha! In yo' face, beetches!!!! Do you believe me now?


    Say my name!!! What? I don't hear you. Say it again!!! [...he says, as he does the happy dance...]

    Too funny.

    engtaz
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,238
    edited April 2008
    Early B. wrote: »
    I wonder how they sound compared to the Taylos. Hmmmm.
    Yeah, Hmmmmm. You keep comparing things to the Taylos do ya? Even just a couple of months ago you were making the same comparisons, saying the same thing. In fact, I would almost bet that if the windows on your pad weren't replaced along with the basement being refinished........you'd have a pair sitting in your house right now.

    Now don't lie Brad, don't lie. :p:D

    Oh, I just hate it when I'm right!
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,238
    edited April 2008
    He's trying to think up a good excuse now. Give him time, he'll think of something witty. [maybe] :D
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited April 2008
    treitz3 wrote: »
    Yeah, Hmmmmm. You keep comparing things to the Taylos do ya? Even just a couple of months ago you were making the same comparisons, saying the same thing. In fact, I would almost bet that if the windows on your pad weren't replaced along with the basement being refinished........you'd have a pair sitting in your house right now.

    Now don't lie Brad, don't lie. :p:D

    Oh, I just hate it when I'm right!

    Actually, I compared the Taylo 7U's to the VMPS' a while back in the same room with the same equipment and the sound was almost identical, IMO. I thought the Taylos would spank the VMPS' in detail and clarity, but they didn't. I was also amazed that the 7U's had as much bass, if not more, than the VMPS'. That's when I realized that the VMPS' don't go as low as I originally thought.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,798
    edited April 2008
    Man I wish I heard what you did.

    The difference between the 7u and the VMPS with my associated gear was tremendous. It wasn't even a worthy comparison.

    YMMV of course. Glad you are happy.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited April 2008
    wingnut4772 wrote: »
    Good for you but none of us can hold a candle to Cathy.

    Ahhh, I finally figured out Cathy's dilemma. She's afraid to replace her old **** speakers 'cause she knows it'll take her system to a completely higher level altogether, and she'll get the upgrade bug like everybody else.

    Yeah, that's right -- and you can tell her I said it.:eek:
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited April 2008
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »
    Man I wish I heard what you did.

    The difference between the 7u and the VMPS with my associated gear was tremendous. It wasn't even a worthy comparison.

    YMMV of course. Glad you are happy.

    Well, I read your assessment of the VMPS' vs. 7U's as you kinda flip-flopped, so I couldn't tell where you stood on the issue. Don't make me dig up your old posts to prove it, fella.;)
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,238
    edited April 2008
    I dunno Early, when you go back to 2-channel I'm stickin' with everybody else in the fact that we don't believe ya'. This ain't gonna be your last pair. ;)

    BTW, nice out. You should be a politician.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited April 2008
    treitz3 wrote: »
    I dunno Early, when you go back to 2-channel I'm stickin' with everybody else in the fact that we don't believe ya'. This ain't gonna be your last pair. ;)

    Huh? Go back to 2-channel? Forget it. Not a chance.



    On a totally unrelated topic, I already ordered a 2-channel amp and I got a "pseudo pre" on the way.:p But the speakers stay.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,798
    edited April 2008
    The VMPS sounded ok... had an extremely detailed high end, zero midrange and almost to much bass...

    I tried every knob on that speaker, tilt, toe in, toe out, whatever..

    Just couldnt get it to work...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited April 2008
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »
    The VMPS sounded ok... had an extremely detailed high end, zero midrange and almost to much bass...

    I tried every knob on that speaker, tilt, toe in, toe out, whatever..

    Just couldnt get it to work...

    Well, you forced my hand. Re-read your own threads. Didn't I say flip-flop?

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59701&highlight=VMPS+Tower


    And this quote from the thread where you were selling them:


    Well to be honest with ya.. LOL

    I bought them because Brad said they were better than mine...

    They arn't exactly worse -- they are different, which isnt exactly my kind of sound...

    They are so accurate, to me is almost sounds unreal ---

    they are the BEST speaker I've ever heard for low volumes, late night listening --

    The detail they bring to the table is absolutely unbelieveable, the bass even at low volumes has a kick to it..

    Hard to describe -- it will knock ya out as far as detail and bass goes... pretty good mids to boot

    But those Taylos are my baby's... hahahha
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,798
    edited April 2008
    Im not going to get into this to much, I'm glad you like them. All I will say is...

    The Taylos are here. The VMPS were unloaded for next to nothing.

    I'm glad you like them... but that post you quoted may have a bit of me wanting to like them after driving 9 hours and spending 7-800 bucks on them (after gas)...

    EDIT --

    They are very detailed speakers, just not my cup of tea...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited April 2008
    Well, Sid -- if it's any consolation, I probably would have chosen the 7U's over the TII's, as well.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited April 2008
    Very insightful posts fellas',,, hmmm, tick,tock,tick tock :);)
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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