what speakers for 4k or less new or used

Merlins are good, but I have heard better for the money including Silverline Sonata II's and III's. Usher speakers also better the Merlin including the 6381 for $3400 new. The Merlins are up to $10,000! Wow! BTW I have owned the VSM's twice as well as the other speakers listed. Again, Merlin is very good, but others are as good for a lot less money.

Bill

OK, back again: Maggie 3.6R. There is a reason most people who have ever owned Maggie buy again. Simply the best speaker made. Ethereal.

I'm in the minority here,being agnostic about Maggies needing tons of power. That said,I don't know how much current the Rogue unit delivers or how loud you listen.

I prefer panels to boxes,but that is just me.

Over Easter weekend, I heard a pair of North Creek Music Borealis 2 ways. They are intelligently designed;they are fairly easy to drive(85db into 8 ohms) and the port volume is adjustable. I was stunned how accurate and clean they were! A look at North Creek Music's web site will also describe the Rhythm speakers(that I have not heard),if you have a large room.

The bass was outstanding,but it took my friend several trials and errors to get the ports volumes right.

Enjoy the search.

Yes,another Merlin vote ...

Merlin VSM-MM owner.
Chris