Dunlavy SC IV or Merlin VSM M

r, its all in the volume and the running length. long wall or short wall will matter little. the room is a virtual golden rule dream.
b

I still think it is difficult to say a given speaker will work in a room based solely on dimensions. To properly answer the question more information is needed. A diagram would be even better.

based on the information i was given and the volume i would say that he has no problems. i have spent over 20 years setting these speakers up in every imagineable scenerio. the vsm m is an older version and i am more concerned about the cables and that he does some upgrades to them down the road. this will make the speakers ultimately more friendly. the proper use of boundary reinforcements will get him in a good position. the room will have minimum reflections. i asked him to call or mail me so i can discuss it with him. now it is up to him.
bobby

Do you think the Dunlavys will work in that room also?

i like you, prefer them in larger rooms placed further apart and listened to farther away so the drivers do a better job of blending. with a lot of damping and tube traps, borderline imho. but ultimately not enough room behind or to the sides of the speakers for them to shine.
you asked so i gave you my opinion, remember that.
i was only trying to convey to a, that the room was a good fit for the merlins. i said nothing about the d's. he did call me and i explained both sides of this to him.
bobby