Merlin VSM SE Speakers - Opinions

TUBEGROOVER,my room size is 13'widex22'longx9'high.I used them along the the long wall.I must specify that i also had the bamm unit and for a short time used them with the patho twin towers.THESE will work in your room,YOU just won't have that tight bottom end.I agree with the above gentlemen,they are REFERENCE caliber 2 way's and by far superior then many other brands costing twice as much. IF you decide on buying a pair, make your you get the latest which have a batt powered bamm and the new cardas tool-less cable post.IF bottom weight and strong dynamics are not #1 on your list when buying speakers.YOU will be happy with the merlins.ONE last thing,i was told merlin is working on a sub to accompany both the vsm and tsm.god luck.

I'm in agreement with most of what the others have stated; the one area I'll disagree on is the amp choice. I owned a Pathos Twin Towers for abt a yr, and loved it. However, it doesn't get the most bass from the Merlins. It's true that you can get by with low power, but you won't get the bass. I now have a Sierra Whitney and I hear bass from the VSM's like I've never heard before. I also sometimes play them very loud, into the 100db spls, and have never had a problem. I also use the bam. Also, you don't necessarily need the latest version; I've heard both and think his version with the edison price posts sounds best. The Cardas posts can also be a real pain. I've spoken with Bob Palkovich (mr. merlin) and he hopes to have the subs out before year end.

they are great speakers,very true to the music,but do not have the dynamics to fill a medium to large room.these speakers might stress in trying to fill your room.giving the dimensions you mentioned.the best advice is audition them first.

Thanks one and all, all imput has been helpful.