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Merlins under $3,000?

I posted a question asking for favorite speakers under $3,000, b/c I'm looking. Several people recommended Merlin VSMs (I need floorstanders).

They have great reviews (thanks everyone who replied), but what kind of VSM is under $3,000? Not the ones I see for sale on Agon.

Also...what sort of impact does the BAM have. I have a 20' by 16' room which is very open. I've read that the Merlins might not be able to fill a room that size, which doesn't seem that big to me. Plus I love a deep bass. Would owner's suggest running a sub (or two) with the Merlins?
sloane27
jfz
570 posts
 
I think you'll have a hard time finding VSMs under $3000. I'm not sure why you "need" floorstanders. TSMs with a reasonably good sub are terrific!

p.s. I've owned both VSMs and TSMs. I presently own TSMs
jfz
570 posts
 
Another "p.s.": I don't think you'll have trouble "filling" your room with the proper amplification. I have a similarly-sized room
aps7k
9 posts
 
I run my VSMs with two rythmik subs, because my setup doubles for HT. If you love deep bass I think you would want subs with the Merlins as well. I was able to get my VSM-MME delivered for well under 3,000 about 10 months ago, but you're correct recently I haven't seen them sell that low.
rleff
1,065 posts
 
There is a pair of Merlin's for sale at msshifi for 3500 in case you want to check them out;there are pictures.

Merlin Music Systems VSM-MM
Price: $3,500.00
MSRP: $9,500.00
.Speakers with RCA Super BAM
shakeydeal
979 posts
 
>There is a pair of Merlin's for sale at msshifi for 3500<

As usual, it's buyer beware with that outfit.....

Shakey
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