I need some advice on speakers..

I have a Rogue 99 Magnum, A Rega Jupiter 2OOO, A Llano A-100 trinity Hybrid Amp, Final Labs Darumas, Silvercat IC's, and vibrapods.

Speakerwire is TBD, and the room is carpet.

I'm a little worried that the Gershman Avant Garde RX 20's haven't had an update in technology for some time it seems.

Is there any information on the drivers and X-overs used.

Ljgj,

I called Gershman and talked to a lady that didn't inspire much confidence. I'm noticing that all the new speakers are using ring radiator tweeters i.e. Krell, Audio Physic, Sonus Faber Cremona, and others. I've been told that the midrange is the most important but others place much emphasis on the tweeter. What equipment are these dealers you support using with the AV's? Whats your friend using with the Super Eclipse?

Rhyno,

I'm getting conflicting reports on the Merlin VSM. I've heard from several people that they are overly bright. And looking at the Merlin pictures, it seems many positive reviews are from people who are older. I haven't ruled these out but I want nothing to do with a bright speaker. If I'm not mistaken you said at the Asylum the VR-5's were pretty nice and would benefit from further evaluation. It's hard to understand how now they are much better????

Natalie,

I would like to hear these speakers the frequency response and the efficiency are excellent IMO. Nice web site and they seem very serious about there design. Design appears simular to the new Audio Physic Virgo III which is the front runner at this point based on my equipment and suggestions from others in the industry.

As for the VMPS I may be missing the boat but I'm a little worried about the ribbons. I'm moving from a Martin Logan and I have my mind somewhat set on getting regular speakers this time that I can live with the look and the sound longer than the WOW months.

Thanks to all!

Brulee,

Have you heard the new Virgo III's? Those are the ones I've been leaning towards with the Avant Gardes as a consideration. I would hope that my equipment would dictate a somewhat warm sound. Each component was bought to combine detail and warmth which is something I really want. The wait on the Audiophysic will be about three months hope I can hang on till then.

Thanks,