Merlin TSM comparisons

are the the windows covered in curtains, if not i would.
anything else on the rear wall other than the traps like a wall hanging or the like. think about these points.
if the wall is damped you can move them closer to it to reinforce the deepest bass by producing a longer bass wavelegnth to the listening position. right now you are set up between 1/4's and 1/3's which will hit more in the central bass. i would even try moving them in to 5.5 feet tweeter to tweeter and see what you think. what is your listening distance?
9.5 to 10 feet is optimal.
best, b

So, I measured. The tweeter is 5"6" from the rear wall. The tweeters are 6' apart and 2'6" from the side wall. And I my head is 9'6" from the plane of the speakers. And it sounds great. Not exactly "Cardas" but close:). By the way, you were right about the Dueland capacitors for the BAM and RC Network. Thanks for the guidance.

sounds like it is a little more to my liking than the golden rule would be. because the speakers are designed with their power response they like to be listened to a little farther away. 9.5 to 10 feet is my preference. if the rear wall is not damped with drapes or wall hangings leave them as they are but if it is damped move them back to 48 to 50. listen at 10 feet and adjust the toe angle.
then compare. won't matter is the side reflection panels are in the right place. but all in all i know i would like what you have done.
best, b

Will try the small move, might dial them in even more than they are now. How do TSM and VSM placement recommedations differ? I assume you look for a bit more bass reinforcement with the TSMs.

we start in exactly the same location and work from there.
in essence the set up is designed to minimize boundary reflections and maximize boundary reinforcements.
so yes the tsm may like a little more bass help by the room and the vsm may be aided by more extension.
this is 1/3 to 1/4 wave aligment.
best, b