Opinion on Zu speakers vs Merlin tsm


Looking to replace Focal 918s with something as a stepping stone. The Zu's look interesting at an affordable price.
I am looking for opinions on "house" sound of Zu. What they do well? I would be using a Citation 16 amp for the time being. (150wpc)
As far as the Merlin, I have read nothing but good things. Just not sure I want a monitor. I tend to get carried away with the volume every once in a while.
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The TSMs, even in their latest versions do not exhibit real bass power, certainly not like the Zus. Consider that element carefully when thinking about your goals. TSMs have a wonderful midrange, but not the top end definition and purity of ribbon tweeters, for instance.
I've heard the Zu Definition and Def Pro. The original Definition has a spitty top end, which I didn't like but the later Pro was very nice, extended, and detailed on top.