Able to reveal every subtle nuance of recorded sound with unflinching accuracy, montis ultrarigid airframe, cls xstat transducer and 24bit vojtko dsp. Up for sale is a very nice pair of martin logan montis speakers. My current system now is shanling cd100, peachtree nova as a preamp, peachtree 220 amp, martin logan ethos speakers and martin logan dynamo 500 sub which ill likely not use after hearing the bass capability of the ethos. Martin logan motion 40 condition see photos very good, but some small wear. You have one set of speakers set about three or four feet wider than the other set in total distance. Martinlogans impression esl 11a speakers are the newest generation of hybrid electrostatics from that company. One of the most important and practical features of this armchair is the modest amount of space it occupies. I currently have a 5 year old set of ml source for my main front speakers and i have loved them. Montis uses an extremely precise 24bit vojtko dsp engine in conjunction with a powerful 200watt classd amplifier to deliver a stunningly detailed lowfrequency performance reaching down to 29hzuncommon in cabinets this compact. Martin logan montis dark cherry audio asylum trader.
The montiss electrostatic panel functions as midrange and tweeter, so it doesnt need a tweetermid crossover. Martin logan montis plinius cd101 plinius hautonga plinius sa103 oppo bdp105d shunyata hydra 6. Years in the making, the montis builds on a number of unique martinlogan manufacturing techniques and. This changes the triangle distance to listening position and necessary toein of the speaker, which all in turn affects how the speaker interacts with the room around it. Frank montis moodswingin download 1995 frank montis. Martinlogan montis photos, specs, and price engadget. Martin logan motion 40 speakers excellent with description. The high seat base gives the armchair active seating characteristics and makes it suitable for people with long legs or those who want to be. In addition to offering wide dispersion, dual woofers, optional roomcorrection software and the famouslypure and transparent midrange and treble, these speakers are also easy to drive and blend into the room better than most. Especially when driven by my vtl mb450 amps, a match made in sonic heaven. Martinlogan montis reserve series electrostatic hybrid. Introducing montis, the latest evolution in the martin logan reserve esl series. Unzip and save the custom lowpass file in the root directory of a usb flash drive a usb flash drive was included with your new subwoofer, but any flash drive 32gb or smaller should work insert the flash drive into the usb input on the back of the subwoofer. The combination of montis towers and the motif center have.
The two share more in common than you might expect, with both using the same electrostatic panel. And the montis is the latest iteration of martinlogans hybrid approach, which combines an active dynamic bass unit with an electrostatic. The vantage is a large hybrid electrostatic speaker with a 200 watt powered eight inch subwoofer builtin. I run an analogue front end consisting of a vpi traveler turntable and sutherland phono preamp. In summary the mid bass is better in both the ethos and the montis than the vantage.
The combination of the slim, curved, and transparent stator panel resting on a matching bass, er, base, gives the loudspeaker a design refinement that is rare among loudspeakers. Martin logan montis sg akustik hifistudio duration. Stream lia marie johnson dna montis remix by montis from desktop or your mobile device. To answer one of your questions, i did not consider the montis because of their cost but im sure theyre fantastic as well. Geraldine viswanathan, star of hbos bad education, shares the 1970s comedy show shes been bingeing and more watch now. For one thing, my wife wanted to linger a while and listen further.
Montis overview introducing montis, the latest evolution in the martinlogan reserve esl series. Both the ethos and the montis, i think are at the moment, the best of the martin logan line, due to the digital crossover, which makes the integration seemless. It features a dual 8inch woofer system, with archoned performance, for a perfectly blended lowfrequency response. I think one of the weak points in the martin logan speakers has been the integration between the panels and the woofer. Martinlogan theos setup, listening tests, measurements. We are always trying to bring our services to a new and higher level and to make our clients satisfied we approach every entrusted task with full attention and great. Martin logan speakers are highly sensitive to placement. Masterpiece ci is a tribute to the acoustic achievements of martinlogans original iconic masterpiece, our electrostatic speakers.
Ive had the pleasure of working at an independent martin logan dealer in canada for the past years. I have roomspace for the much bigger quad esl2912, although i like the looks of the montis. This is martinlogan montis by through a glass productions on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. The montis s electrostatic panel functions as midrange and tweeter, so it doesnt need a tweetermid crossover. As an owner of martinlogan montis electrostatic, i can personally attest that the.
Both the ethos and the montis are much much better in this area. Additionally, integrated lowfrequency equalization below 100hz further enhances bass performance. Martin logan theos speakers test report my musical taste is classical, primarily renaissance, baroque and impressionist. In that time, i can honestly say that ive only ever seen a handful of martin logans ever requiring servicewhich in itself is impressive, but the statement that you cant get the items fixed and. This speaker can hold its own versus speakers 23 times its price. Read online buy the magazine back issues subject to availability peak power. Martin logans top hybrid electrostatic, the summit x, is a powerful technological statement. Introducing montis martinlogan martinlogan speakers. In addition, the bass woofer in the ml hybrids are hefty power gobblers that will eat their way through 150w. With a subwoofer, the klh nine and the quad were in effect threeway systems with two crossovers.
In the past i have had glimpses of awesome bass quality from electrostatics, mainly from a friends pair of quad esl57s positioned at right angles to side walls in a long, narrow room. Motion series is inspired by the performance of our ultrahighend electrostatic loudspeakers and is perfect. Able to reveal every subtle nuance of recorded sound with unflinching accuracy, montis ultrarigid airframe, cls xstat transducer and. Years in the making, the montis builds on a number of unique martinlogan.
Introducing montis, the latest evolution in the martinlogan reserve esl series. Quad esl2912 vs martin logan montis steve hoffman music. Lowmass aluminumcone diaphragm, servo correction system, builtin fullrotation phase switch, low and highpass crossover filters. That makes the montis notionally similar to the spire loudspeaker it replaces. Playing volume two of kei koitos bach organ recital claves boggles the mind that such depth, resolution, and sheer. Up for sale are my amazing and well taken care of pair of martin logan montis speakers, from top to bottom these speakers are in excellent condition and their performance is absolutely outstanding.
Following in the footsteps of our awardwinning flagship hybrid esl speaker, the summit x, montis blends legendary sound with sophisticated styling. I am getting closer to pulling the trigger on a speaker upgrade. Martin logan ethos comments audiogon discussion forum. Following in the footsteps of our awardwinning flagship hybrid esl speaker, the summit x, montis blends legendary s. I have sampled tons of speakers and have decided to proceed with mls. I purchased these new from a local authorize dealer in dec 2016. Ladies and gentlemen, that is very low for a fullrange system of any price and size, and for once i am inclined to take it at face value. A nice item from a smoke free home 1200 start i am having a big clear out so please check out my other items, with new lots been listed daily please. Martin logans top hybrid electrostatic, the summit x, is a powerful technological. The ethos seemed a bit boxy to me at the very low end.
Stream tracks and playlists from montis on your desktop or mobile device. My question is will a pair of summit xs be too large for the room. I have heard the montis, but no store in my city has the new quads. Loudspeaker ne of my formative audiophile experiences was the first time i heard electrostatic speakers. The pinnacle of discreet inwall and inceiling loudspeaker design. On my ml vistas, choirs sound like many individual singers and seem to float in space, across and deep within the sound stage. The principal difference in fact is the use of two bass drivers in the summit x and one bass unit in the montis. These are finished in the upgraded dark cherry gloss. Unfollow martin logan speakers to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
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