mapman
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| Merlin TSM comparisons Yes, I worked part time in college at a Tech Hifi in Jersey and sold many speakers. The OHMs were my favorite and I sold many pair, more than any other line. I bought my Ls there back then and have never been able to part with them.Trivia fact: Jo... | |
| Merlin TSM comparisons I also have a pair of OHM L bookshelf speakers that I have owned for over 30 years. I custom upgraded these myself a couple years back with some very good Morel woofers and the OHM sub bass activator circuit (similar in goals to Merlin BAM). These... | |
| Merlin TSM comparisons I suspect also that Merlins are more amp friendly than OHMs and Dynaudio Contour 1.3mkii also for that matter.Not that these sound bad with lesser amps, only that they sound increasingly better with more powerful good amps.Same true regarding Tote... | |
| Albert Porters after market panzerholz plinths I can definitely see where a copper or metal mat in general could liven things up assuming the table drive can handle the weight! | |
| How is Mid Fi defined? I think Mick Jagger sounds way better in hi fi.Bob Dylan too! | |
| Merlin TSM comparisons One other difference I think I note between Bobby and John is that Bobby has an absolute vision of what it takes to get the best sound that he believes in and shares that openly with his customers.John Strohbeen will provide guidance when asked bu... | |
| Merlin TSM comparisons Guppy,The OHM 2000 ($2800) or OHM 3000 ($4000) is probably a fairer comparison to the entry level Merlins ($3080) based on list price than the entry level Micro Walsh Talls ($1400) as best I can tell. | |
| Merlin TSM comparisons OHm and Merlin have a lot in common as companies I think, mainly a very dedicated and long standing customer base. Customer service seems to be paramount to both which is a key ingredient.The biggest difference I think is that Merlin has more appe... | |
| How is Mid Fi defined? Between lo and high (fi) | |
| Merlin TSM comparisons The Magico's I heard sounded very good but then again I would expect most any good speaker matched to the system I heard them on to sound very good also. The electronics and wires alone probably pushed or broker 6 figures. At those prices, there i... | |
| Neil Young Unplugged Import The standard issue CD has wonderful sound to start with. I have Nirvana and Bryan Adams unplugged CDs with similar exceptional sound.These are a treat in particular on my OHM Walsh speakers! | |
| Merlin TSM comparisons Robbob,Yes, I would like to put several much less expensive monitors including MErlins up against those.Have you heard Magico minis? | |
| Sealing ported enclosure to reduce boom Foam plugs are really easier than socks.With socks you have to have the right size and roll it up fairly loosely so not all air is blocked in the port. You usually want only partial obstruction of the air flow through the port.BTW I also recommend... | |
| Merlin TSM comparisons Guppy, can you elaborate on how the Merlins bested the Cometes?Thanks! | |
| Merlin TSM comparisons Bobby,My gear is all listed in my system.Current amp is Bel Canto ref1000m mono blocks.Rooms where I commonly use monitors to best effect are 12X12. One has typical 7-8 foot high drywall ceiling and the other (sun room) where I use monitors most o... |