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#355822 - 09/29/11 10:16 PM Re: Sneak Peak: VP160 Prototype [Re: jakewash]
JohnK axiomite Registered: 05/11/02 Posts: 9975	Sure, Jason; enclosure volume is a key spec in tuning it for bass extension. This would help in achieving what Ian stated above as an intention to keep "every detail" as close as possible to the M60. _________________________ ----------------------------------- Enjoy the music, not the equipment.
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#355837 - 09/30/11 02:01 AM Re: Sneak Peak: VP160 Prototype [Re: JohnK]
jakewash shareholder in the making Registered: 12/26/03 Posts: 10345 Loc: Calgary, Alberta	I know the volume is a key spec for bass tuning, I was thinking about this extra volume possibly causing an issue for proper tuning, but I guess the ends could always be sealed off if a smaller cabinet size is required. _________________________ Jason ----------------- TTTHHHPPPPPTTTT! My HT
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#355847 - 09/30/11 03:53 AM Re: Sneak Peak: VP160 Prototype [Re: jakewash]
JohnK axiomite Registered: 05/11/02 Posts: 9975	No; it needs to be bigger to more closely match the M60 bass capability. _________________________ ----------------------------------- Enjoy the music, not the equipment.
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#355879 - 09/30/11 02:21 PM Re: Sneak Peak: VP160 Prototype [Re: JohnK]
chesseroo connoisseur Registered: 05/13/02 Posts: 4556 Loc: western canada	Most importantly, does it come in anything but black? _________________________ "Those who preach the myths of audio are ignorant of truth. Research begets reality."
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#355880 - 09/30/11 02:39 PM Re: Sneak Peak: VP160 Prototype [Re: chesseroo]
Ken.C shareholder in the making Registered: 05/03/03 Posts: 17369 Loc: NoVA	They're calling it the Model T60. _________________________ DON'T... call me stupid!
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#355881 - 09/30/11 02:48 PM Re: Sneak Peak: VP160 Prototype [Re: Ken.C]
chesseroo connoisseur Registered: 05/13/02 Posts: 4556 Loc: western canada	Then i'm waiting for Model T60v3 _________________________ "Those who preach the myths of audio are ignorant of truth. Research begets reality."
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#355906 - 10/01/11 12:47 AM Re: Sneak Peak: VP160 Prototype [Re: Ian]
nickbuol connoisseur Registered: 09/16/04 Posts: 3857 Loc: Marion, IA	It just hit me that the VP160 looks a lot like the old Rocket RSC200... Edited by nickbuol (10/01/11 12:47 AM) _________________________ http://ht.buol.us M60s,VP180,VP150,QS8s,20-39PCi,DMP-BDT210,HD-A2,JVC RS45, Onkyo TX-NR709, Shakers
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#355910 - 10/01/11 10:52 AM Re: Sneak Peak: VP160 Prototype [Re: nickbuol]
michael_d connoisseur Registered: 07/23/04 Posts: 3735 Loc: Up yonder	That's the one I was referring to earlier Nick...... _________________________ "......The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of nonessentials." ~ Lin Yutang
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#355926 - 10/01/11 03:19 PM Re: Sneak Peak: VP160 Prototype [Re: nickbuol]
jakewash shareholder in the making Registered: 12/26/03 Posts: 10345 Loc: Calgary, Alberta	Originally Posted By: nickbuol It just hit me that the VP160 looks a lot like the old Rocket RSC200... That was my first thought when I saw the VP160. _________________________ Jason ----------------- TTTHHHPPPPPTTTT! My HT
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#356032 - 10/02/11 09:53 PM Re: Sneak Peak: VP160 Prototype [Re: jakewash]
PorterPlex shareholder in the making Registered: 01/29/04 Posts: 13146 Loc: Iowa	One difference would be the cabinet shape for internal standing waves. _________________________ M80s-VP180-QS8s-EP600-2xEP350 Denon3808 Outlaw7700 M22-OWM22-VP100-Denon2805 Audio Nirvana
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