salk sound HT3, Linbrook Sig, VMPS RM30

I heard the RM30s a year ago and did not particularly care for them... I would easily rank them lowest *to my personal tastes*... Of course VMPS has a large following, so you should definitely seek them out to see what *you* like (as you should the other two).

Both the Linbrook Signatures and Salk HT3s are superb speakers, and either of those two would make most people very happy at their respective price points, and much higher price points as well... The Linbrooks will gie you significantly better bass extension and *maybe* a hair better midrange performance (but they also cost more, and both speakers sound sublime through the frequency ranges they cover). The Salks are indeed works of art from a woodworking perspective -- I think Jim Salk is the best I have seen in that respect (not that Ty is any slouch there either). Tough call, IMO between those two... I went with the Linbrooks (and then added the bass modules to form the Linbrook System), but I could definitely be happy with the Salks at the lower price point too... I think it will depend on your budget, and what you are looking for most in a speaker.

I own VMPS and think they are a good value, but dont count Ty out, guys rave about his product and his approach and attitude in busines is really a pleasure to deal with.

I only say VMPS may sound the best because of the FST tweeter,
and the 3 vertical Neo mids. I loved the midrange when I owned Maggies and it seems like the VMPS places strong emphasis in that area.

Check out Zybar's system he use to have RM40's and replaced them with the Salks. His system is better detailed on audiocircle. Fit and finish of course is way better on the Salk's. I was an owner of VMPS speakers and I love the value of them but the tweaking of the drivers can be tiring or a bonus depending on how you look at it.

Also check with Marbles at the AudioCircle website. He also owned RM40's (fully tweaked), but sold them and now owns Salk HT3's.