GMA Callisto VS. Merlin TSM

Minbean,
Do yourself a favor and hear both the TSM and the Callisto. There are significant differences on build, cabinet construction, porting, crossover, ect. Your room, equipment and what you like is what matters. I personally am overwhelmed by the Callisto and Roy Johnson, the designer. I have owned mine for over a year now and I still cannot believe the music these make. The Merlins did not give me this passion, but you should make up your own mind. Check out Green Mountain's new website. A wealth of information is available.

http://www.greenmountainaudio.com/Introduction.htm

Good luck in your search!

Minbean,
Call Roy Johnson at GMA. If no dealer is remotely close to you, maybe he can arrange an in home demo. I don't know GMA's policy, but they used to sell factory direct with a return policy. With no dealer near you, call the company. You would be out shipping costs, but if you hear what I hear, you won't be sending them back. Roy is one of the best in the Audio Industry and has a true passion for his product. It's all about the music. All the BS in the world doesn't mean a thing when you listen to music and swear the band is playing just for you. The Callisto's do that for me. I don't hear the speakers, I hear the band.

I believe once you hear the Callisto, you will understand what we are trying to convey here. Enjoy!

The ability to play and enjoy ANY recording is one of the primary advantages of time/phase aligned speakers. I no longer have un-listenable or un-enjoyable recordings in my collection since purchasing the GMA speakers.

Exactly.

My previous post disappeared from this thread. My guess is that when I mentioned marketing technics, someone was offended. The true audio enthusiast will seek out the best speakers they can afford, whether it takes travel to find them, if you want the best, you will go. I did this in October, 2004 and heard many very good speakers, including the Merlins, but when I heard the GMA Callisto, I knew they were special and purchased a pair. They are still special. The Merlin's may be special to you. The point is to go LISTEN. I was sure when I started my search, I would come home with one of the big name brands. Listen for yourself and your search may be over.