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Merlin TSM-MM vs. Tyler Reference Monitor

I am looking to upgrade my Soliloquy 5.0 monitors and am interested in the Merlin and Tyler monitors. Both have excellent reviews and a loyal following, but I have not had the opportunity to hear either one. Has anyone had a chance to compare these two monitors? Also, how would these monitors compare with the comparably priced offerings from Proac?

FYI, my system consists of a Cary SLI-80 tube integrated producing 40w in triode mode/ 80w in UL, a Cary 308T cdp, and Acoustic Zen and VH Audio cabling. I have an 11 X 20 room, but have to place the system on the short wall and would prefer to stay with a monitor speaker as opposed to a floor stander. I listen to a wide range of music from jazz, alt. country, bluegrass, etc.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks
cruz123

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blkadr
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There was a thread at one point here about the Tylos' bass being "missing in action", you might want to search. Many sing the praises of the Tylers, but for whatever reason, I never got them to work well in my system. Totem Model Ones sounded much nicer in my room, I could never quite get away from the alloy cone sound signature from the Tylers. (At least thats what I thought I was hearing.) This is just my experience and as you know lots of listeners love the Tylers so take it with the prerequisite grain of salt. As for the Totems which I really love, although I found they wanted lots of power my friend who has them now gets great results with his Bedini 25x25.
Good luck Cruz.
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