Martin Logan Source

Loud & Clear
Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
edited March 2011 in Speakers
So they're trying to get rid of the last of them before they move in their new models. I just bought a pair from Onecall for $1,347 (normally $2,000).

I'll be very interested to hear how they differ and compare with my SRS2. Two completely different types of speakers. Should be fun whether they supplant the big Polks or not. I have to say that I'm mildly excited about this.

Two Channel Setup:

Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
DAC: Arcam irDac
Source: iMac
Remote Control: iPad Mini

3.2 Home Theater Setup:

Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
Center: Klipsch RP-160M
Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
AVR: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030
Blu Ray: Sony BDP-S790
TV Source: DirecTV Genie
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited March 2011
    I own the source se as I did not want the regular vinyl cabinets because it looks cheap

    The source are great but I always wanted a little more at a lower volume . the accuracy ,separation of musical instruments plus the transparency are definitely worth getting more than mildly excited about

    I heard the logans at the store but it was not until I brought them home and listened to them that I realized I was in audio nirvana

    I think the electrostats are the best sounding and any one who does not agree is in the dark
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  • suprafantx
    suprafantx Posts: 249
    edited March 2011
    They are awesome 2 channel speakers for set up in small to medium size room. You will love the sound of electrostatic speakers.
    Living room
    Speakers: McIntosh XR100 Fronts, LSIM707 Fronts, LSIM 706 Center, LSIM 703 Surrounds, LSi/FX Surround backs.
    Player: Oppo 95.
    Amps: Bryston 4B SST, B&K Ref 200.7 S2.
    Pres: B&K Ref 50 S2, Paraound P5.
    Subs: Dual Rythmik F15HP subs.

    Man Cave
    Speakers: Martin Logan Vistas.
    Player: OPPO 105.
    Preamp: B&K Ref 50 S2.
    Amp: B&K Ref 125.2 S2
    Sub: Rythmik F12.
    Sub management: SMS-1.
    Headphones: HD800, HD380, RS220, SRH-1840. Headphone amp: Woo WA2.
    Room treatment: GIK Room Kit #1.
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited March 2011
    I cant wait for the electromotion to hit the shelfs this march for $2000 they have a full size stat panel and a down firing bass port with improved cone speed for a better integration

    One magazine reviewer even said they sounded better to his ears than some of the flagship models like the ethos

    I would have kept my money for the electromotion .

    Your now going to have to buy a center channel and surrounds if you want a HT setup and that gets really expensive fast

    I always loved my rti8 but when I went back to them after hearing the electrostatic sound characteristics I could really tell what they lacked

    I tryed using my polks for surround duty and they did quite well but not the same obviously . I would avoid buying a matinee center channel like I did as it did not have the awesome bass response like you get from a csi5
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