VMPS Speakers Co. Closes Down

This is really too bad. I was just thinking of this brand
a few days ago and was going to call to find a dealer. I always like the looks of the giant FF-1s? but never even got a change to see (except for photos) or hear them. Too bad for all of us.

Update - according to a thread over Audiocircle Brian passed away yesterday evening.

RIP Brian

Saddened to hear this, hope Brian can indeed recover and wishing him all the best.

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Article by Brian Cheney and the ridiculous high prices in hifi.

http://www.audaud.com/audaud/JAN01/cheney.html
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Yes, this is sad news. Brian Cheney's VMPS speaker designs routinely gave more bang-for-the-buck than the competition. He and his no-nonsense approach to speaker design will be sorely missed.

My best wishes to Brian for his recovery.