2 Channel Sub - Grotto $700?

SolidSqual
SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
edited June 2007 in 2 Channel Audio
I have a chance to get a Martin Logan Grotta for $700 signed sealed and delivered with warranty from an authorized Manufacturer NEW IN BOX.

It's either this or a Totem Storm for $750 NEW plus shipping.

I have Lsi15s & Totem Rainmakers hooked up to a NAD C272 amp fed by a Rogue Audio Metis Tube Preamp and a Oppo HD981 (Signal Analog II Interconnects)

I'm told either sub will mesh well. I'm leaning towards the Grotto . . . . you?
Post edited by SolidSqual on
· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Comments

  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited June 2007
    Never heard the Storm, I've owned the Grotto and it is phenomenal.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited June 2007
    An installer I know said I should go with the Storm for more synergy, but it seems many peope use the Grotto with exceptional results depsite not owning MArtin Logan speakers.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited June 2007
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    An installer I know said I should go with the Storm for more synergy, but it seems many peope use the Grotto with exceptional results depsite not owning MArtin Logan speakers.


    The installer doesn't know WTF he's talking about...
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited June 2007
    My sentiments exactly . . . I think he just wants to sell me a more expensive sub. He's upset I found the Grotto cheaper with someone else.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited June 2007
    RuSsMaN wrote: »
    Never heard the Storm, I've owned the Grotto and it is phenomenal.

    Man how many speakers do you own?
    polkaudio RT35 Bookshelves
    polkaudio 255c-RT Inwalls
    polkaudio DSWPro550WI
    polkaudio XRT12 XM Tuner
    polkaudio RM6750 5.1

    Front projection, 2 channel, car audio... life is good!
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited June 2007
    Russman would say he owns enough . . . and has what he needs
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited June 2007
    The Storms are beautiful. My girlfriend hates the way the Grotto looks. GAF is important in my apartment. Thanks for the good review Zero.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • cstpeter
    cstpeter Posts: 387
    edited June 2007
    I used to own the Martin Logan Dynamo, which is two steps down from the Grotto--I loved it. Very fast and musical.

    A buddy currently owns the Grotto and it's very impressive, even in his huge open room.
    Von Schweikert VR4-jr
    Valve Audio Predator
    Denon DVD-2900
    PS Audio Digital Link III w/Cullen Level IV Mods
    Pro-Ject Xpression w/Blue Point No. 2
    Graham Slee Special Edition 2
    PS Audio UPC-200
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    edited June 2007
    cstpeter wrote: »
    I used to own the Martin Logan Dynamo, which is two steps down from the Grotto--I loved it. Very fast and musical.

    A buddy currently owns the Grotto and it's very impressive, even in his huge open room.

    I remember that Chris! You demoed it to me and Cherian. Nice sub the Dynamo is.

    And to think, the Grotto is even better.
    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • cstpeter
    cstpeter Posts: 387
    edited June 2007
    Exactly Joey. That little thing was impressive. I wouldn't hesitate buying the Grotto...then again, never heard the Storm.
    Von Schweikert VR4-jr
    Valve Audio Predator
    Denon DVD-2900
    PS Audio Digital Link III w/Cullen Level IV Mods
    Pro-Ject Xpression w/Blue Point No. 2
    Graham Slee Special Edition 2
    PS Audio UPC-200
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited June 2007
    Hearing the Rainmakers makes me hesitate to consider anything outside the design of Vince at Totem.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    edited June 2007
    cstpeter wrote: »
    Exactly Joey. That little thing was impressive. I wouldn't hesitate buying the Grotto...then again, never heard the Storm.

    Sent you email bro.
    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited June 2007
    I"m getting the Totem Storm . . . my girlfriend somehow managed to find one and buy it for our anniversary. This is a huge feat as she can't even find the power button(s) on my system.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter