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Merlin VSM or Revel Performa F52

I am currently in the market for a set of 5 speakers for my new condo apartment. For my budget, the two main contenders are:

* Merlin VSM-MXe fronts + VSM-CCe center + TSM-MXe surrounds
* Revel Performa F52 fronts + C52 center + M22 surrounds

From the old system I am keeping:
* 2 Martin Logan Depth subwoofers
* Anthem Statement D1 pre/pro
* Anthem Statement A5 amp
* Denon 3910 DVD player
* home made GW12 copper speaker cables, single wire

Which set do you think is best, Merlin or Revel?
Are there any other contenders worth looking at?
Thank you
cristi
bobbyapalkovic
729 posts
 
these two products sound very different so it would be best for you to describe the room and the possible set up.
the electronics i recommend all the time and the speakers cables (if stranded) with my jumpers on the e-versions will be a great match.
if you need any other information on the merlin product feel free to call me at 585 367 2390 during business hours, est.
just back from the ces show so getting in a little later than usual.
bobby at merlin
cristi OP
4 posts
 
So I take it I have one vote in Merlin's favor. Any others?
bobbyapalkovic
729 posts
 
cb,
i did not cast a vote for one or the other.
as i said they both sound different and i know the merlin will sound really good with what you have (if the wire is sranded copper) and if i know more about the room and set up i could be of greater help. it is possible that the revel (which are very fine speakers) may even be better suited to your set up and that is why i asked the questions. feel free to call and discuss this matter.
bobby
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