Merlin VSM-mm's a good value at $3000 used?


Hi,

Quick question. I am looking to spend about 3K used, and several people seem to be very happy with the Merlin floorstanding monitor VSM-mm. These are going used for about $3000. Would you say this is a good value at the used price? Preferred music is jazz, classical, and some modern, electronic jazz mixes (I love THE NECKS, for example). Room is about 11x18x10 (with some spillover into a larger room at the end). I would also have the option of a 14x24 room. Electronics TBD-whatever works best, as I have no issues swapping out my current gear with something more suited to the task. I guess the only thing that I am worried about is the lack of low-end: I would like to get a true full-range sound (although I don't listen to organ music, but would hate to partially lose the bass lines so prominent in jazz, which has happened with past monitors I have owned). Most of the speakers in this price range are 3 to 5 ways, so it seems hard to believe that a simple 2-way can reproduce the full-range of the larger speakers. Darn, I wish I had an audition, but there is nobody within a few hours of me here! Obviously there are lots of options for $3K used (Legacy Focus, Tyler Sig System, Audio Physic Virgo III) but it seems difficult to find a bad word about the Merlin's, with several people going through mulitple upgrades over time, as new models come out. Thanks for your help!
dawgcatching
12-01-06: Bobbyapalkovic
tvad,
you said that many like them and many comment on the bass. that implication was not fair...
I have read posts from owners and lovers of Merlin loudspeakers who
have commented on the bass, and have explained how Merlin bass is more natural, and how quality is better than quantity. This is not a perjorative statement, yet it's interesting that owners feel compelled to comment; thus, my statement that many have made comments, and indeed they have. One has only to do a thread search and read for themselves.

i also know of many using ponderous sounding
speakers with subs on them so, who is to say what is right and wrong.
regards,
bobby
Bobbyapalkovic  (Answers)
Finally you have the kernel of my argument, and why it's so important to
listen before one buys.
tvad,
never ever had any issues with the listening before you buy thing just your way of describing other aspects of the discussion.
i wish i had a pair of e versions in a well thought out system for you to audition. lets see what i come up with.
happy holidays to you.
bobby
i wish i had a pair of e versions in a well thought out system for you to audition. lets see what i come up with.
happy holidays to you.
bobby
Bobbyapalkovic  (Answers)
I look forward to it, as you know.

Best to you as well.
You don't read many manufacturers defending their products in the forums. Why this one and why so often?

Just curious.
Actually its a good thing that someone takes the time to talk about their speakers here on the forum. I wish more would. Its up to the individual reader to filter emotionality and see the meat of the discussion. Seems like a good thing, and what the forum concept is designed for.