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Merlins under $3,000?

I posted a question asking for favorite speakers under $3,000, b/c I'm looking. Several people recommended Merlin VSMs (I need floorstanders).

They have great reviews (thanks everyone who replied), but what kind of VSM is under $3,000? Not the ones I see for sale on Agon.

Also...what sort of impact does the BAM have. I have a 20' by 16' room which is very open. I've read that the Merlins might not be able to fill a room that size, which doesn't seem that big to me. Plus I love a deep bass. Would owner's suggest running a sub (or two) with the Merlins?
sloane27
aps7k
9 posts
 
I run my VSMs with two rythmik subs, because my setup doubles for HT. If you love deep bass I think you would want subs with the Merlins as well. I was able to get my VSM-MME delivered for well under 3,000 about 10 months ago, but you're correct recently I haven't seen them sell that low.
rleff
1,065 posts
 
There is a pair of Merlin's for sale at msshifi for 3500 in case you want to check them out;there are pictures.

Merlin Music Systems VSM-MM
Price: $3,500.00
MSRP: $9,500.00
.Speakers with RCA Super BAM
shakeydeal
979 posts
 
>There is a pair of Merlin's for sale at msshifi for 3500<

As usual, it's buyer beware with that outfit.....

Shakey
trelja
3,223 posts
 
You should have absolutely no trouble finding a pair for under $3000. Of course, you're not going to get the latest iteration, but you can always upgrade down the road.

The BAM makes a tremendous difference. It's what separates the speaker between it possessing the foundation of the music and not. I don't mean to imply it makes it a true full range speaker, but there is enough there to satisfy in conveying the message of the music.
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