The R2E3 and CVJ Mermaid line on Speaker Ranking spans 2 generations and 2 models, from the R2E3 Mermaid to the CVJ Mermaid II. Ratings run from 3.1/5 to 4.3/5. Only one of them is still sold.
Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
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Generation by generation
Mermaid to Mermaid II
The CVJ Mermaid II replaced the R2E3 Mermaid. It rates higher, 4.3/5 against 3.1/5.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the R2E3 and CVJ Mermaid are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 2 generations of the R2E3 and CVJ Mermaid, from the R2E3 Mermaid to the CVJ Mermaid II.
What replaced the R2E3 Mermaid?
The CVJ Mermaid II replaced the R2E3 Mermaid. It is rated 4.3/5, against 3.1/5 for the R2E3 Mermaid.