Speakers Like Merlin VSM?

well tom,
if i had a buck for every odd comment (imho) describing the sound of the vsm and tsm in the past ten years, i would own a lear jet. i've heard them described as dull/bass heavy to lean and bright. this is what a neutral piece does, it brings your attention to the rest of the system and its character. if the speakers are used the way they they were designed to be used, the odds are better than 95% that you will have found a keeper. still, (and i would be the first to say this) these speakers are not for everyone. we have thousands of each model in the field and an extremely high satisfaction rate.
the speakers are exceptionally linear and continuous sounding. they are not bright imho, just resolved with maximum resolution and contrast potential.
you would probably really like the new e versions (lead free) which are way more room filling and relaxed sounding again. i describe them as just more complete sounding.
those who have received them are really really happy with them and know the difference, immediately.
regards,
b

bombay,
if you heard an earlier version of the 270 you might have felt very differently about the amp. they were more relaxed and more music like. later ones were even more continuous but damped sounding.
i know the system that you heard and the man who owns it. he invited you as a guest into his home and allowed you to have a listen. is this how you repay him? i also know that he was at your home to hear your system. he told me exactly what he thought of it. he is and was, (by comparison) very pleased with his system. each to his own i guess! but he has not not made any such comments on the web, anywhere. what does that tell you?
regards,
bobby at merlin

bombay,
do not be concerned with my behavior...as i am a gentleman as everyone knows. and i am not worried what you think of my product and am truly glad that you like your gmas. i hope you have years of pleasure with them. your comments on the 270 are unfortunate but non the less they are your opinion. guilt trip...hooey! what you expect people to do when you invite them over for a listen has nothing to do with what others may think or expect you to do. one does not make the other right.
thanks,
bobby

aktchi,
off the mark, bigtime!
i did not take it personally. why would i about someone else's product? i even told him that i do not care what he thinks about mine. if this man is lucky enough to live in a totally black and white world and deal with things as absolutes, then more power to him...i guess. i said in a later post "your comments on the 270 are unfortunate but none the less this is your opinion." but for most of us there is this thing called gray...and we would look for other issues that may have affected the sound.
so, what about credibility?
if someone has the right to say something about the performance of an item, i have every right to say my piece too. it does not matter if i am a manufacturer or not. if you knew how many superb manufacturers use that amp as a reference, you would see my point.
my reaction would be the same if this type of thing happened to many products i respect.
regards,
bobby

bombay,
you seem to think that because i am a manufacturer i should have different rules governing my behavior or somehow act accordingly. i am afraid that this is a free country and if you say something offensive (imho) and i take exception to it, i will respond, manufacturer or not.
i care not of what you think of me personally because "to thine own self be true." a great motto that i live by.
i have met david berning only once and he was one of the quietest, softest and kindest gentleman that i have ever met. he is also absolutely brilliant as all of his designs indicate and someone to be respected. he is so soft spoken that he would never stick up for himself on this forum. so because i care for his work and for what is right and wrong, i will. vested interests? personal agenda? hooey again!!!
what is your agenda and vested interest? and why could you not start you commentery with, imho? but you were so black and white and spewing venom that i reacted. no, there is seemingly, nothing humble about you. do you realize that there is a variable feedback control on the amp so you can change its sound to maximize its performance to the speakers in question. do you realize that the next person who tried the amp may have exactly the opposite reaction to it that you did? there are no absolutes here. could it have been his cables or cdp? who knows? but you were able to point your finger right at the amp...wow you are good! maybe it was the speakers and not the amp. that is why i reacted to your comments. when you are not 100% sure, as you could not be, it is better to say that or nothing at all. yup, imho says it all.
i am also glad you find aktchi's comments to your liking. of couse you would...it backs you up.
and if i was truly on the offensive and attacking you, you would know it!
remember, its nice to be nice. just look at the state of the world and you'll get my drift.
now perhaps i may be a little more sensitive because i lost two great friends 8 days apart. but you know what, i still feel the same way.
have a nice weekend bombay.
b

aktchi,
my comments were really down played and far more fair minded than his pointed ones were. and i never made any comment about him not liking my product. i clearly told him i do not care.
if you think that a person should just be able to say what they want...period then you should not react to the comments made to the contrary. if you don't like it, don't read it or get involved. it matters not that i am whatever because we do not have different rules governing our behavior.
knowing the difference between right and wrong is not immature. i strongly suggest that you read my last two posts many times over and think about the fact that if 100 people read them, over 85% of the people would agee with me. if you want it to rest, please initiate!
bobby

aktchi,
agreed!
most manufacturers do offer information only, 99.9% of the time i do too. and what you see as a lack of maturity and wisdom i see as a defense of what is right and wrong and a nice way of being. we agree to disagree on that one too!
your last point is exactly is exactly what concerned me about bombay. nothing of any substance is to be taken from black and white comments that have no substance. and if you can't see that, you are just a buffoon trying to provoke this further.
if you don't like it...don't read it.
bobby

aktchi,
i owe you nor anyone else an explanation!
personal taunts and foul language?
what are you reading?
and i have expressed no personal opinions on anything audio but a few people's behavior and chioce of words.
you have repeatedly twisted the statements i have made and you and bombay have called me names which is truly sad and only damages your standing.
a buffoon (a clown) you certainly are! you were the one who used the word baffoon. there is a difference you know.
the only thought i would like to impose on people is that it is nice to be kind and fair and if you don't get that, there is no helping you.
twist away!
bobby

hi ellery,
to really answer your fair question properly, i need to know more about the direction the whole system would go in, the room and set up possiblities. all these will factor into the outcome.
perhaps you could call the factory and speak to me for 5 or 10 minutes and i would have all the information i need.
be glad to help.
585 367 2390, i'll even be there sunday for 4 or 5 hours later on, est.
regards,
bobby