Merlin VSM


I moved my system from a small room to a larger one 20 x 13. There is simply not enough bass from my KEF Reference 201/2 (associated eqip. is Aesthetix calypso, Primare A32 amp, Marantz SA1060 CD, Supra cabling). Would the Merlin VSM (MX or MXE)provide enough bass in my room? I am looking for a floorstander with a superb tweeter that is available used for $4000 or less. Music choice is primarily acoustic folk, rock and blugrass with symphonic music also (I know, weird combo). Thanks for your insight.
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Any of the Merlin VSMs will provide a heckuva lot more bass extension than your Kef monitors - whether that's enough to satisfy you, who knows?. IME, the VSMs will be -3 db somewhere around 35hz in most rooms of your size. The more recent versions of this speaker tend to be voiced a bit fuller through the mid/upper bass than earlier versions.

Hifiman's suggestion of subs and sats may provide more "thump" down low - which may prove satisfying on rock music, in particular. If you opt for multiple subs and/or EQ, you'll also probably be able to get flatter in-room response below 100hz than you can with the Merlins. But the VSMs certainly have their own charms - great speakers.

good luck

Marty