Speaker Asylum: REVIEW: Merlin Music Inc. TSM-MMe Speakers by justgrooveybaby@hotmail.com

Model:	TSM-MMe
Category:	Speakers
Suggested Retail Price:	$2800.00
Description:	2 way sealed box monitor
Manufacturer URL:	Merlin Music Inc.
Model Picture:	View

Review by justgrooveybaby@hotmail.com on December 09, 2010 at 19:56:10
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for the TSM-MMe

I've had my trusty Merlin TSM-se speakers for about 5 years, and had a moderate system. I ran them with mcintosh gear and was mostly happy with them, but craved more, as do most of us in this hobby. So I started reading some reviews on the TSM MMI, called up Bobby and asked about upgrading mine to MMI status. I was informed that I couldn't as the cabinet material was different but he could get the internals upgraded to between MME and MMI status, so I packed them, shipped and them off.

Well, a month later got my speakers in the mail, along with a shiny new Stingray II I ordered. Hooked everything up, the first song I played was the Jeff Buckley version of hallelujah. From the first note I knew something about these speakers were special. Sounded like he was singing in my living room. Another big thing I noticed in this upgrade from the SE was how much more mellow they are, even with my SS mac gear. I can listen for hours and hours and my ears don't fatigue. The imaging on these speakers is superb. You can literally point to where all the instruments are on stage.

How much better can these get, they are amazing speakers. I'll update this review when I get my Master RC networks. I am extremely happy with this upgrade, and for those who wonder if this upgrade is worth it, HELL YAH, it puts these in a completely different class from the SE.

My system for those interested
Manley Stingray II
Merlin TSM MME (what they are labelled as)
Using a macbook pro as a source with crappy monster 3.5mm to rca adapter
Cardas SE9

Product Weakness:	Bass, though it's not bad for a bookshelf. Add a sub.
Product Strengths:	Mids, Highs, Vocals, Imaging.

Associated Equipment for this Review:

Amplifier: Manley Stingray II
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): none
Sources (CDP/Turntable): Macbook pro
Speakers: Merlin TSM MME
Cables/Interconnects: Cardas SE9 and monster 3.5 to rca
Music Used (Genre/Selections): I listen to everything.
Room Size (LxWxH): 40 x 12 x 17
Room Comments/Treatments: Room is horrible, not my permanent residence.
Time Period/Length of Audition: 1.5 months
Other (Power Conditioner etc.): Belkin power conditioner
Type of Audition/Review: Product Owner
Your System (if other than home audition): Read above

Amplifier:	Manley Stingray II
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	none
Sources (CDP/Turntable):	Macbook pro
Speakers:	Merlin TSM MME
Cables/Interconnects:	Cardas SE9 and monster 3.5 to rca
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	I listen to everything.
Room Size (LxWxH):	40 x 12 x 17
Room Comments/Treatments:	Room is horrible, not my permanent residence.
Time Period/Length of Audition:	1.5 months
Other (Power Conditioner etc.):	Belkin power conditioner
Type of Audition/Review:	Product Owner
Your System (if other than home audition):	Read above