I am not a Merlin owner, but like the product and have GREAT respect for Bobby he is one of the most helpful and considerate people I have met in his line of work. There are many others who are good but for some reason he and I really got along- and he was VERY knowledgable about his product. Are there better speakers? sure but his are a great value for what they cost. Be patient and wait to you can talk to Bobby he will help you an awful lot.
