Speakers Like Merlin VSM?

This thread reminds me of another heated thread where an owner of an excellent high $$$ speaker insisted that another very similarly designed high $$$ brand of speaker made his "ears bleed".

I respect opinions. I also respect people's ability to form their own judgement based on what they read. I believe most readers know all to well the true value of these kind of comments...

(Disclaimer: I own none of the products being discussed in this thread. I am not a manufacturer)

Wow. This is a first. I've never seen a manufacturer unshill. Very effective.

I am a fan of merlin products and have owned several versions. Aside from being pro merlin, bobby has provided me the BEST support of ANY company from which I have done business. He is very fair in his critiques and will openly admit when his product isn't right for somenone. That being said, WE ALL take offense when someone gives a poor critique of a product we are "close to." Read the forums on most speakers, amps, cdp and if it has enough time someone takes a comment personally for the above reason the race starts. So, don't hold bobby to a different standard than each of us. Give bobby a break, he is a great guy who has given countless hours of audio enjoyment to us via his speakers.

I second Jamesw20 on all levels.Though this thread is about sound,loyalty counts in the arena of satisfaction and thanks to Bobby,many of us are enjoying daily his brand of thinking,thanks,Bob

I believe Fiddler's comments hit the nail DIRECTLY on the head. There are WAY too many variables involved in our pursuit to allow for reliable black and white assessments MOST of the time.

I feel deeply for every manufacturer that has had their livelyhood affected by erroneous conclusions aired irresponsibly. I'm not saying that audiophiles shouldn't voice their impressions, I just feel that we need to do so in a highly sensitive and responsible manner.