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B&W Signature 805s v. Merlin TSM-Ms ?

I am looking for small, monitor-type high-end speakers to sit on end-tables in a 18x20 foot room. Wife doesn't want large and loud; I like clarity. I have a sub if necessary. I've heard the 805Sigs. and liked them, haven't heard the Merlins, though recommended to me. Suggestions/comments re these and/or others most welcome.
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maxxc
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You might want to do a word search on the Focus Audio FS688 speaker posts. A current post "What is the best mini monitor?" has a post by one who owns the FS688.

He owns the FS688, B&W Sig. 805, Green Mountain Europa, Dynaudio 1.3SE and a Quad bookshelf.

He does a comparison between the 5. The FS688 is the same speaker that was listed as #1 in a article entitled "Best sounding stand mount speakers ever" in a Hong Kong Audiophile publication.

Much higher WAF then the Merlin or B&W IMO. Much smaller (13x7x10) then the Merlin or B&W and better finished.

Probably a little biased since I own a pair.
maxxc
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Hi Spencer, I would agree not much difference when one is looking at a 45" vs. 42" but it really is notable when talking small monitors.

I know in my own case I own some PSB alpha mini and Aperion 502b along with the FS688's. The Alphas are 10.5x6.5x9.5. Stand them next to the 688's and its suprising how much difference there is in size.

This really became obvious when I took the speakers with me to demo a amp. The speakers at the dealer where Jungson Beauty Deity 2 which where 16x8x12 and they dwarfed the 688's.

Trust me women would notice the difference in an instant.

Best Wishes Maxx
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