Speaker Asylum: REVIEW: Merlin Music Inc. TSM-M Speakers by GrayBeard

Model:	TSM-M
Category:	Speakers
Suggested Retail Price:	$3200
Description:	Merlin Music TSM-M
Manufacturer URL:	Merlin Music Inc.
Model Picture:	View

Review by GrayBeard ( A ) on April 06, 2003 at 18:55:50
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I must say that the Merlin TSM Milleniums are the best speaker that I've had in my system-- hands down. Previously I had a pair of Soliloquy 6.3's for about 2 years which I really did like and prior to these, Dunlavy SC II's. Now that I've had the Merlins in my system for 2 weeks they are settling in. I'm hearing details and nuances in my collection that I've never picked-up before. I'm hearing accuracy of timbre in strings and percussion that I did not realize was there. Cohesiveness is dead-on. I have these set up with a Soliloquy S10 subwoofer and once I got the sub dialed-in, I was in audio nirvana. Ok, yes and even my wife said that the sound 2 rooms away sounded "less muddy".
These speakers are one of the best upgrades I've done in my system since I purchased a PS Audio P300. The TSM's just reveal all of the content in the music and really allow the emotion to break through. Yes, the build quality is top-notch and setup instructions were great, but their accuracy and projection of a 3-dimensional soundstage is just incredible.
I highly recommend the Merlin line to anyone looking for one of the best "windows" into their system available. Listening to the Merlins is like reading a good book-- I just can't put it down!
-Bob

Product Weakness: Restricted bass, but hey, it's a monitor
Product Strengths: Just about everything is done right

Associated Equipment for this Review:
Amplifier:	BAT VK-60
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Electrocompaniet 4.7
Sources (CDP/Turntable):	Electrocompaniet ECD-1 DAC
Speakers:	Merlin TSM-M
Cables/Interconnects:	Straightwire Virtuoso/Maestro
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Vocals-- Norah Jones, Jennifer Warnes
Room Size (LxWxH):	24 x 16 x 8
Time Period/Length of Audition:	2 weeks
Other (Power Conditioner etc.):	PS Audio P300
Type of Audition/Review:	Product Owner

Product Weakness:	Restricted bass, but hey, it's a monitor
Product Strengths:	Just about everything is done right