Hypothetical "ideal" room for Merlin VSM speakers?

Hi Rich:

Thanks for you insights!

I currently use the Roomtunes Tunepak, but I always see Echobusters in photos with the Merlins. My impression is that the Echobusters are slightly more absorptive than the Roomtunes (which I think are designed more as reflective and diffusive room treatments). Is this true and does one work much better than the other? Also,do you think that the Merlins would benefit from ASC tube traps, or are the corner treatments of the RoomTunes and Echobusters sufficient?

Finally, what do you think is practically the smallest Golden Ratio sized room in which the Merlins will work well?

Hi Rich:

Thanks for your insights; they are appreciated!

One final question, if I may:

I read that you can effectively treat a room with plants alone (diffusion?) and I often see alot of dense foliage placed around the Merlin speakers in show photos. Are there particular areas around the Merlins where this diffusion is most effective? (should I just feel where the cabinets resonant the most?)

Again, thanks in advance for any insights you can provide!