Merlin VSM or Revel Performa F52


I am currently in the market for a set of 5 speakers for my new condo apartment. For my budget, the two main contenders are:

* Merlin VSM-MXe fronts + VSM-CCe center + TSM-MXe surrounds
* Revel Performa F52 fronts + C52 center + M22 surrounds

From the old system I am keeping:
* 2 Martin Logan Depth subwoofers
* Anthem Statement D1 pre/pro
* Anthem Statement A5 amp
* Denon 3910 DVD player
* home made GW12 copper speaker cables, single wire

Which set do you think is best, Merlin or Revel?
Are there any other contenders worth looking at?
Thank you
cristi

Showing 4 responses by bobbyapalkovic

these two products sound very different so it would be best for you to describe the room and the possible set up.
the electronics i recommend all the time and the speakers cables (if stranded) with my jumpers on the e-versions will be a great match.
if you need any other information on the merlin product feel free to call me at 585 367 2390 during business hours, est.
just back from the ces show so getting in a little later than usual.
bobby at merlin
cb,
i did not cast a vote for one or the other.
as i said they both sound different and i know the merlin will sound really good with what you have (if the wire is sranded copper) and if i know more about the room and set up i could be of greater help. it is possible that the revel (which are very fine speakers) may even be better suited to your set up and that is why i asked the questions. feel free to call and discuss this matter.
bobby
to all,
the e versions of merlin speakers are much fuller and more complete sounding than ever before. many of their owners love their sound on ss amps too. that is why i do not worry about this mans anthem gear and i have heard the anthem and think it sounds wonderful. i recommend it all the time and with his fine stranded copper wires and my jumpers there is no proplem here. the man will also use subs for video and that will fill in the bass to his taste.
regards to all,
bobby
cb,
before you do anything about cables, listen to what you have on them and or, speak to me please...
make no assumptions about what will work because you may end up making a mistake and costing you time and money.
all merlin speakers come with an rc network specially designed for the speaker and its specific needs. it is to be used only if the amp is not terminated with a zobel. i also suggest that you use the supplied jumpers made of crossfield litz, copper o ring connectors and lead free construction for best results with my rc on afterwards.
if you use the speakers the way they were designed to be used you can expect an easy time of it with the appropriate results but once you start changing critical things, i can no longer guarantee the results.
call me please.
regards,
bobby