Description

System Overview
PS Audio Power Plant Premier Line Conditioner 

NUC Rock running Roon 

PS Audio Directstream DAC via Singxer SU-6's I2S output, 

Balanced Audio Technology 3xi Preamp to Marchand Electronics XM44-4 Active Crossover 

Simaudio Moon Evolution W-7 Amp feeding VMPS RM-V60 mid and treble section

VMPS RM-V60 speakers modified by moving three bass drivers located in pedestal to separate cabinets. 

Balanced Audio Technology VK-220 Amp feeding VMPS RM-V60 bass section 

Dayton Audio SA1000 amps (pair) feeding pair of VMPS Larger Subwoofers

Interconnects Harmonic Tech Silway II and Kimber KCAG

Speaker cables Acoustic Zen Satori Shotgun modified to have one run for bass and other for mids/treble, Canare 4S11 for subwoofers.

Music Preferences
Listening interests: Alternative/Indi Rock, Pop/Rock, Neo-psychedelia, Electronic, R&B, Bluegrass, with a smattering of Classical and Jazz.

Room Description and Treatment

Room: 16.5’ wide X 26’ long X 8’ ceiling, carpeted.
Acoustic Treatment

Room treatment is GIK acoustics and home made panels using mineral wool and Guilford of Main covering.

Tuning and Tweaks
Went with active crossover, so drivers are driven directly from amplifiers. Used digital XO and REW to determine XO points and slopes. Then replaced digital XO with Marchand analog XO. 

Was not satisfied with mid bass pedestals (drivers too close to floor), so moved drivers into seperate enclosure.

Electra Cable Tube Connectors for speaker inputs.  

All speakers have properly loaded sorbothane with 15 to 20% deflection; Gaia III for bass speakers, carpet over cement floor.
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Room Details

Dimensions: 28’ × 17’  Large
Ceiling: 8’


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    I have heard this model of VMPS speaker before, and it is prodigious. I concur with the thought process of moving the three bass drivers in the pedestal. Good move. I find that when bass drivers are elevated - aside from subwoofers - the sound quality is more to my liking. Check out how I lofted the PureAudioProject Trio15 10" Concentric Speaker. You will see the 15" woofers at ear height. I prefer that to a lower launch. 

    It is obvious you have passion for your hobby. Kudos! 

    douglas_schroeder