Why Merlins sound better then Sonus Faber

The Merlin speakers have a tremendous past history of development effort and fine tuning. I've not heard all the SF models, but the ones I have heard (the last being the Grand Piano) sound nowhere near as "real" to me as the various Merlin models I've owned. Could be luck, or could be all the hard work and time devoted to making the speaker. Merlins aren't for everyone, but I prefer them over anything I've heard since my serious listening sessions started about 35 years ago. The only speakers I've enjoyed nearly as much were my Acoustats.

07-15-14: Denvelle
The Merlin speakers have a tremendous past history of development effort and
fine tuning. I've not heard all the SF models, but the ones I have heard (the last
being the Grand Piano) sound nowhere near as "real" to me as the
various Merlin models I've owned.

Seriously? The Grand
Pianos are from 17 years ago. SF's current lines are mind-blowingly musical,
natural, and most of all, seductive and involving.

Anything from their Homage, Olympica, and top lines are friggin' awesome now,
and the entry-level Veneres aren't too shabby either.

"I love the Rolling Stones and the Beatles...or am I wrong?
Lindisfarne

You're wrong. You only love the Beatles.

interesting point johnny and agreed. perhaps many should hold judgement on this topic before they hear the new bme versions of the merlins as well.
regards, bobby at merlin

interesting point johnny and agreed. perhaps many should hold judgement on this topic before they hear the new bme versions of the merlins as well.
regards, bobby at merlin