New Towers

steveinaz
steveinaz Posts: 19,538
edited March 2021 in Speakers
This was a top contender when I bought the PSB T2's. Now it's their turn, and I am liking them A LOT. More of the up-front energy and slam I was looking for, and deeper, more impactful bass. Haven't had a speaker this big since my 1980's AR9Lsi's. MartinLogan Motion 60XTi:

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Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    Very nice and classy looking. Congrats on the new speakers.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,981
    Look awesome Steve, congrats. Give us your thoughts on soundstage after a few weeks of listening, and any other things worthy of mention. They are lookers for sure.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    tonyb wrote: »
    Look awesome Steve, congrats. Give us your thoughts on soundstage after a few weeks of listening, and any other things worthy of mention. They are lookers for sure.

    Will do.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • coolsax
    coolsax Posts: 1,824
    These are some really nice Speakers.. a buddy of mine had the XT before upgrading recently and they sounded really nice.. enjoy!
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    Here's a quick pic of the 60XTi's...
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    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,556
    Now you need a bigger TV :D
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,200
    I have no ear time on them. But they look really nice. Love getting new speakers.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,200
    I have no ear time on them. But they look really nice. Love getting new speakers.
    Dan
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  • rburgess714
    rburgess714 Posts: 616
    Congrats. Those look really nice! I see you don’t run a center, how is that for tv and movies?
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    I have always been a 2-channel dinosaur. Works just fine for me.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    Those look awesome Steve! Love the room.

    I’ve been running 2.1 (now 2.2) in our main living area since we moved 1.5 years ago and I have been pleasantly surprised how clear the vocals are on fairly complex soundtracks. Now on something really surround heavy I always go the the HT, but a good two channel really will handle almost everything well imho...
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    I'm sure they sound as good as they look. Gorgeous listening space! Congrats!
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    Congrats! Looks like a very nice speaker.
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  • TEAforONE
    TEAforONE Posts: 1,026
    They certainly are beautiful! Congrats!
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  • smglbrth
    smglbrth Posts: 1,473
    edited April 2021
    steveinaz wrote: »
    I have always been a 2-channel dinosaur. Works just fine for me.

    I'm with you, sig material right there...

    Nice speakers BTW!
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,091
    Nice set of new speakers! Enjoy your new sounds. 👍
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,208
    Those looks really nice!! For me, nothing beats getting a new pair of speakers.

    Congrats and enjoy!
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