If you read the reviews out there, and there are plenty, everything that is said about these speakers are true. I bought them based solely on the recommendations also, and glad I did. In terms of the bam, if you plan on purchasing a sub, it would be "mandatory" as the bam will allow you to dial the sub in seamlessly.
Couple of questions on the Merlin VSM speakers...
I'm interested in these speakers. I thought there used to be a dealer in the SF Bay area, but none is listed on the Merlin web site; I'll check to confirm this, but I'm asking these questions because I may not be able to demo them. They will be located in our living room and serve double duty as serious listening and casual listening. Most of these questions are in regards to casual listening. Our room is about 24x14x9. Side reflections are not an issue.
How do they sound at low volume?
How do they sound off axis?
How do they sound placed close (10-18") to the wall behind them (we can pull them out for more serious listening)?
For more serious listening, how much of a difference does the BAM make? We'd like to avoid the clutter of extra boxes.
Finally, just how red is the Ruby Red color???
Thanks.
How do they sound at low volume?
How do they sound off axis?
How do they sound placed close (10-18") to the wall behind them (we can pull them out for more serious listening)?
For more serious listening, how much of a difference does the BAM make? We'd like to avoid the clutter of extra boxes.
Finally, just how red is the Ruby Red color???
Thanks.