Bill Schuchard: The Merlin room had the VSM MXe at $10,500 delivering very musical sound in a package the wives won't complain about. An added bonus was meeting Bobby Palkovic and being able to ask him questions.

JD: As Bill discovered, talking to Bobby Palkovic is an experience in itself. He is one of the most knowledgeable men in audio and he enjoys sharing his experience; something I have taken advantage of several times. All Bobby does is continue to develop his speakers to the point of near perfection.The VSM's have never sounded anything less than wonderful at any show, regardless of the room or other conditions. He has won many "Best of Show" awards over the years and rightfully so. He has also won numerous awards for his creations from publications all over the world. There is a reason for all of that - his speakers are a joy and first class in every respect - just like Bobby himself. We'll be reviewing his smaller TSM's early next year.