How do the Merlin TSM compare to other speakers

ok, but understand that the merlin tsm is a more damped design so it has a higher q. this means you want to use the speaker with an amp with a lower damping factor or higher output impedance. tubes on the merlin will make them sound their best just like all of the high resolution/uniform speakers of today.
did i send you an amplifier recommendation by e-mail?
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Bobbyapalkovic Wrote:
"understand that the merlin tsm is a more damped design so it has a higher q"

Bobby,

I thought the higher the Q the lower the damping ie. the oscillation takes longer to die out. As it pertains to roll off characteristics (as in a low pass transfer function of any order filter) a Q of 0.707 is criticaly damped whereas a lower number denotes an overdamped condition and a higher number an uderdamped condition. Could you please clarify?

in terms of bass alignment/cabinet construction the q of .7 is neutral, i agree with you. i was trying to make the point that our designs are more damped electrically and mechanically so one should pay attention to the damping factor and output impedance of the matching amp. sorry for the confusion, i am not 100% with it because of a loss in the family.
b

My most sincere condolences on your loss.

Bobby, I think I speak for everyone when I say you are a true friend to us here, and we also mourn your loss.

For what it's worth, instead of always being here to offer your help, please, once in a while, accept ours. We're here for you, make use of it...
Joe