MartinLogan speakers: you know you want them
Link (Gizmodo): <Configure Your Own High-End MartinLogan Speakers> Straight from Lawrence, Kansas, get these speakers and you’ll know for the first time the meaning of “high-end” sound. But get this: you can go to MartinLogan’s website, and (as Gizmodo puts it) “digitally fondle” your speakers (virtually configure your order online). Real. Good. Sounds.
February 3rd, 2012 at
(Electronics) Customer riveew from the Amazon Vine™ Program () I am not an audiophile, just someone who likes to listen to music. I probably would not be able to differentiate between the nuances that distinguish an $80,000 pair of Avalon Acoustics speakers from a pair that cost a couple thousand, but I also have never been one is satisfied to buy a pre-packaged system of components. I have always shopped at high end audio stores but my purchases are on the lower end of what they have to offer. I have always looked for the best sounding speakers I can get for the best value. Set up was easy. Install the grill covers and since the speaker will be sitting on carpet, I installed the included MiniETC spikes. These pointed feet screw into the bottom of the speaker, firmly situating it on the floor which improves bass response and imaging. These are sharp feet and may damage a normal floor. Once installed the speakers should not be moved or the spikes may break or the floor harmed. The speakers arrive with rubber feet so if more concerned about flooring damage, than ideal sound, they can be left as they arrive from the factory. Wiring is easy because either bare wire or banana plugs may be used. For the last three weeks I have been listening to the MartinLogan Motion 12 and am simply blown-away by its quality. The room is a large open style family room and kitchen configuration with a vaulted ceiling. It is easy for sound to get lost in this space. I followed the User Manual guidelines and allowed for a 72 hour break in period which essentially entailed playing the speaker at 90 dB before doing any critical listening, but even at that volume it was impossible not to be impressed. Once past the break-in period I selected a variety of music to see what the speaker could do. I also disconnected my subwoofer so I could judge the bass response. The clarity is amazing — I am hearing the plucking of strings, whether orchestral or guitar, with such full dimension that the sound seems to reverberate in the room. The bass response is great although I definitely missed the subwoofer, but was nevertheless surprised at the depth of the lower registers. The folded tweeter is the star of the show and the higher registers are simply superb – rich and natural sounding with a dynamic presence. Everything sounds more realistic like a live performance. It is, powerful yet not overpowering. The speaker has so much juice to spare it would easily blow the roof off the dump. My plan was to use the MartinLogan 12 speakers solely for music but out of curiosity I hooked up my flat screen and found its performance in a home theater set-up to be undeniably great for movies, too. This is a fabulous speaker and meets all of my needs and then some. I recommend it without reservation.
February 6th, 2012 at
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