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Posted by RAW on October 11, 2000 at 13:24:00:

In Reply to: sub choice with Merlin VSM-Se posted by mike on October 09, 2000 at 22:03:15:

To keep the same sound characteristics, it's ideal to have Merlin speakers for back and center. The TSM by Merlin would be a nice rear speaker. You may need to call and see if Merlin has made a center channel speaker (then that is the way to go).

However, keeping high-end, B&W would closely match the sound characteristics. So for the rear, the Nautilus SCM1. If you want a dipolar speaker, then look at DS6 or a combination of both for sides and rears where the DS6 would be the sides. For the center, I would look at the Nautilus HTM1. Try not to sacrifice on the center channel, it's way to important to cut corners since that is where you get all your information.

However, if you are looking at cost and sound characteristics to match, then look at KLIPSCH. For the rear, RB-5. If you want a dipolar, the RS-3 whitch can also be used as side and the RB-5 as rear. And finally, the center would be the RC-3. However, I would still look at the B&W Nautilus for a center channel over the Klipsch, but I may use the KLIPSCH for my rear effect (pending budget).

As for the sub, many good subs to choose from. If you have a small room, you may want to use a 12" sub. For a big room, look to use a 15" sub. (B&W, M&K, Velodyn, and Klipsch). All subs perform nicely. (B&W, ex: ASW 2000 or 3000) (highly rated M&K MX-350THX) (Velodyne known for their subs, period, that's their bread and butter) (Klipsch KSW-12 or -15 which makes an excellent sub that won't break the bank) Many other people will have their views on subs, listen to them, look at them, and be happy with the choice.

Here's a few websites to look at:
www.BWSPEAKERS.com
www.KLIPSCH.com
www.MKSOUND.com
www.mcnaur.com/velo.dyne

For subs or center, rear, sides.

Hope it was usefull and have fun looking for your speakers.