I'd strongly suggest somehow arranging a listening session. They do what they do extremely well, and their fans are legion. However, they may not be appropriate depending on what music you listen to. I listen to mostly Rock (of all genres) and classical. To my taste, the Merlin's were lacking in bottom end and just didn't work for Rock music. The addition of a subwoofer would seem to be mandatory for this application. I imagine they would be well suited for jazz, vocal, and acoustic music.
Couple of questions on the Merlin VSM speakers...
I'm interested in these speakers. I thought there used to be a dealer in the SF Bay area, but none is listed on the Merlin web site; I'll check to confirm this, but I'm asking these questions because I may not be able to demo them. They will be located in our living room and serve double duty as serious listening and casual listening. Most of these questions are in regards to casual listening. Our room is about 24x14x9. Side reflections are not an issue.
How do they sound at low volume?
How do they sound off axis?
How do they sound placed close (10-18") to the wall behind them (we can pull them out for more serious listening)?
For more serious listening, how much of a difference does the BAM make? We'd like to avoid the clutter of extra boxes.
Finally, just how red is the Ruby Red color???
Thanks.
How do they sound at low volume?
How do they sound off axis?
How do they sound placed close (10-18") to the wall behind them (we can pull them out for more serious listening)?
For more serious listening, how much of a difference does the BAM make? We'd like to avoid the clutter of extra boxes.
Finally, just how red is the Ruby Red color???
Thanks.
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