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Totem Mani2s are a good rock speaker but you will lose a lot giving up on your Merlins...

Hi,
I don't really understand your "midrange snap" problem or the fact that they can't play loud enough. Are you using them for parties or is your listening room a barn? Reading your post, I think you're not getting the best out of your Merlins.
I do agree with you that they don't have the deepest bass ever. This can be really improved with the right amp, as many have mentionned below. But if you want to blow your living-room into the street, as Bobby would put it, then you can move on. What you need is a big woofer pumping a lot of air, night-club style.
In the real world, the Mani2's are a very good overall performer and give absolutely stellar best in a small package. I really loved them. You will not get the magic and beauty of the music through the Merlins, but rock can do without as it relies mostly on slam as opposed to capturing an elusive moment of magic.
Another option, probably better, would be to add a sub.

JB


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