Anyone heard a pair of Martin Logan Mosaic speakers

MB,SC Polkie
MB,SC Polkie Posts: 30
edited September 2009 in Speakers
Looking for comments /experiences from anyone who has had a chance to listen to Martin Logan Mosaics. What is the used street value in great shape? Thanks
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,794
    edited September 2009
    MB,SC Polkie wrote: »
    Looking for comments /experiences from anyone who has had a chance to listen to Martin Logan Mosaics. What is the used street value in great shape? Thanks
    not yet mbscpolkie
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited September 2009
    I have heard the Mosaics on a couple of occasions and like them quite a bit. They definitely need the help of a good sub as they have very little bass extention. Highs and especially the midrange was excellent. I have no idea of what the street price is these days...but as much as I like them...I always thought they were probably overpriced for what you were getting...at least at MSRP.
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  • MB,SC Polkie
    MB,SC Polkie Posts: 30
    edited September 2009
    Thanks for the insight Shack! I read up on them, and not only do they look good, they sound good too...At least that has been the opinions of several reviews. I agree with you though. I don't think they can justify $2,000. for the pair. They are much more interesting at $350. a pair though, and I might be able to land them for that. Definately need the company of a good sub!Thanks again for taking the time to respond with your experience.;)
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,794
    edited September 2009
    **** kisser...
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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited September 2009
    For $350, it seems like a no-brainer. I can't imagine street price used is that.

    Edit: Just checked the 'Gon and it seems $500-600 is used going rate. Go for it!
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  • MB,SC Polkie
    MB,SC Polkie Posts: 30
    edited September 2009
    I just wasn't sure if it was a deal or a steal. Afterall, they can be picked up at Best Buy. That in itself can be scary. On top of that, I only pick up exceptional deals these days, as I have way too many speakers as it is!! Thanks for all the helpful feedback, except for lightman1. :confused: What a chump. Is it too much to simply show your gratitude these days to otheres who take the time to help? Big man behind a small keyboard. Didn't your mother ever teach you any manners? If you don't have anything constuctive to say than keep it to yourself little man. Is your life so bunk that you have to chime in B.S. like that?
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited September 2009
    MB,SC Polkie wrote:
    Afterall, they can be picked up at Best Buy. That in itself can be scary.

    What should that have to do with your decision? Best Buy/Magnolia Home Theater also carries Vienna Acoustics, Klipsch, Definitive Technology, Mirage and REL (in addition to Bose -which means they know what sells - even to the sonically challenged). Your opinion of the store should have no impact on the quality of the product they sell. It is either good…or it isn’t.
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  • Osarion
    Osarion Posts: 181
    edited September 2009
    MB,SC Polkie wrote: »
    Thanks for all the helpful feedback, except for lightman1. :confused: What a chump. Is it too much to simply show your gratitude these days to otheres who take the time to help?

    I haven't been here for too long myself but I picked up pretty quickly that Lightman1 has a lot of friends here and is kinda the resident jokester.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited September 2009
    dane_peterson wrote: »
    For $350, it seems like a no-brainer. I can't imagine street price used is that.

    Edit: Just checked the 'Gon and it seems $500-600 is used going rate. Go for it!

    Thats a great price.
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  • MB,SC Polkie
    MB,SC Polkie Posts: 30
    edited September 2009
    shack wrote: »
    What should that have to do with your decision? Best Buy/Magnolia Home Theater also carries Vienna Acoustics, Klipsch, Definitive Technology, Mirage and REL (in addition to Bose -which means they know what sells - even to the sonically challenged). Your opinion of the store should have no impact on the quality of the product they sell. It is either good…or it isn’t.

    Although I agree somewhat with your perspective...In pursuit of greatness Best Buy doesn't come to mind. Beyond that, they more often than not carry a bunch of through away junk as far as home audio is concerned! As far as knowing of the potential for an "Average Joe" store to carry a decent product is concerned...Obviously I am aware this happens which is indicitive of me looking into these in the first place. Let me guess, your a good friend of lightman1.
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  • MB,SC Polkie
    MB,SC Polkie Posts: 30
    edited September 2009
    Osarion wrote: »
    I haven't been here for too long myself but I picked up pretty quickly that Lightman1 has a lot of friends here and is kinda the resident jokester.

    When Lightman1 called me an asskisser, there was nothing along with it that indicated he was kidding. I don't take $hit like that. I don't care if he has a lot of friends here or not. When someone puts there foot in there mouth, they deserve what they get. His friends can decide for themselves if his comment to me "a newbie here" was deserved. If they think so, than they can have this club! It's a shame that a few bad apples can spoil such a great thing. :mad:
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  • Osarion
    Osarion Posts: 181
    edited September 2009
    Yeah, I wasn't saying he has a lot of friends so watch out for him, just that he and others are always going back and forth giving each other trouble and stuff like that. That's the problem with the internet, you can't hear how someone is saying something and the tone they use. Who knows maybe he was being a dick, but it was in line with things i've seen him say to other people that he knows. Most everyone here seems cool so enjoy your stay!
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited September 2009
    MB,SC Polkie wrote: »
    When Lightman1 called me an asskisser, there was nothing along with it that indicated he was kidding. I don't take $hit like that. I don't care if he has a lot of friends here or not. When someone puts there foot in there mouth, they deserve what they get. His friends can decide for themselves if his comment to me "a newbie here" was deserved. If they think so, than they can have this club! It's a shame that a few bad apples can spoil such a great thing. :mad:

    Don't sweat it Bro.
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  • MB,SC Polkie
    MB,SC Polkie Posts: 30
    edited September 2009
    Osarion, I was using your comments to make a point to express how I feel. I got what you meant by it, and didn't take it wrong. It's ok for him to joke around in this manner with his friends because they know he is just being a prankster. I myself do not know him, and since he knows this, I think something in addition to his comment indicating it is a joke like a laughing icon or something would have helped in understanding his tone. Anyway, I'm not going to let it get under my skin. I know there is a mature crowd here as well. I have had the pleasure to meet some of them in person and have some good friendships as a result.
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,794
    edited September 2009
    :).....:D:rolleyes::p....:cool:
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited September 2009
    MB,SC Polkie wrote:
    Although I agree somewhat with your perspective...In pursuit of greatness Best Buy doesn't come to mind. Beyond that, they more often than not carry a bunch of through away junk as far as home audio is concerned! As far as knowing of the potential for an "Average Joe" store to carry a decent product is concerned...Obviously I am aware this happens which is indicitive of me looking into these in the first place. Let me guess, your a good friend of lightman1.

    The brands I mentioned are from of Magnolia A/V which is now a part of BB and a very good upper end A/V store. I could put together an excellent 2 channel rig with nothing but gear from Magnolia AND Best Buy regardless of what comes to your mind. Vienna, Def Tech, Rel, Klipsh and Martin Logan are anything but "average joe" gear.

    Let me guess...you are just a jerk....

    And no...lightman1 and I are not good friends....

    BTW...my first response to you was to answer your question...this is my last response to you.

    Off to the IL.
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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited September 2009
    MB,SC,
    A lot of "high-end" audio stores also sell Monster Audio products. What does that say? Businesses look out for the bottom-line, no matter what industry they're in.

    Martin Logan Summits are among some of the most sought after top-tier speakers in the world... (for those who like electrostatic anyway) I wouldn't discount their line regardless what vendor carried them.

    Enough has been said. Go buy them, and let your ears make the decision. If you don't enjoy them (whether it's cuz they're sold at Best Buy, or because you just don't appreciate them sonically), you can always turn around and sell em for a profit.
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  • xrock
    xrock Posts: 22
    edited September 2009
    Good expensive speakers for those who have money to burn. They always look good.
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  • MB,SC Polkie
    MB,SC Polkie Posts: 30
    edited September 2009
    shack wrote: »
    The brands I mentioned are from of Magnolia A/V which is now a part of BB and a very good upper end A/V store. I could put together an excellent 2 channel rig with nothing but gear from Magnolia AND Best Buy regardless of what comes to your mind. Vienna, Def Tech, Rel, Klipsh and Martin Logan are anything but "average joe" gear.

    Let me guess...you are just a jerk....

    And no...lightman1 and I are not good friends....

    BTW...my first response to you was to answer your question...this is my last response to you.

    Off to the IL.

    Thank god it's your last response! I didn't think your flapper was ever going to shut! Kicking a dead horse gets you nowhere. Kinda funny how you got so far off on a tangent excited by your own ridiculous defense that you lost the whole idea of the retaliation anyway. I could give a __ck about Best Buy, or how much you like them! What a drama queen you are! Go rattle to someone who cares.
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  • MB,SC Polkie
    MB,SC Polkie Posts: 30
    edited September 2009
    lightman1 wrote: »
    :).....:D:rolleyes::p....:cool:


    I didn't think you would have much to say funny man!:D
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited September 2009
    The ML's that BB/Magnolia carries are pieces of crap.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited September 2009
    There's the reply you were looking for. Dilemma solved. :p
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,614
    edited September 2009
    MB,SC Polkie wrote: »
    Looking for comments /experiences from anyone who has had a chance to listen to Martin Logan Mosaics. What is the used street value in great shape? Thanks

    The speaker closed out at Tweeter and Magnolia at $999 about three years ago.
    What few I've seen used don't go for much less. Like most ML speakers,
    they aren't going to hit low notes very well. But they do sound good other
    than that. They also work well with a 100wpc amp.
    And chill with the negitive vibes already.
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  • Bernal
    Bernal Posts: 991
    edited September 2009
    MB,SC Polkie wrote: »
    Looking for comments /experiences from anyone who has had a chance to listen to Martin Logan Mosaics. What is the used street value in great shape? Thanks


    Only high-end ML is very good.
    Yet I keep the LSi series.

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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited September 2009
    MB,SC Polkie wrote: »
    I didn't think you would have much to say funny man!:D

    MB,
    Do you have any brown spots in the grass in your front yard? Just wondering because you may soon :p:):D:cool:
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  • MB,SC Polkie
    MB,SC Polkie Posts: 30
    edited September 2009
    NJPOLKER wrote: »
    MB,
    Do you have any brown spots in the grass in your front yard? Just wondering because you may soon :p:):D:cool:

    I've delt with little b__ches before. I get way more even than brown spots! I have connections with people who can get classified info so to get some info on some audio nobodies would be a joke! So bring it yard boy, I dare you to doom yourself.
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  • TouchOfEvil
    TouchOfEvil Posts: 967
    edited September 2009
    MB,SC Polkie wrote: »
    I've delt with little b__ches before. I get way more even than brown spots! I have connections with people who can get classified info so to get some info on some audio nobodies would be a joke! So bring it yard boy, I dare you to doom yourself.

    really, lol.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited September 2009
    MB,SC Polkie wrote: »
    I have connections with people who can get classified info so to get some info on some audio nobodies would be a joke!

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  • Bernal
    Bernal Posts: 991
    edited September 2009
    Ricardo wrote: »
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    :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:


    :confused::confused::confused::(:rolleyes:
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  • MB,SC Polkie
    MB,SC Polkie Posts: 30
    edited September 2009
    xcapri79 wrote: »
    Reported. This post just goes beyond any reasonable bounds.


    I'll tell you what is going too far is when someone makes suggestions of destroying private property, and over what? All I did to get all this BS is simply thank someone for helping me out. If this defines an asskisser than so be it. If these are the type of people that belong to this club, than I'm out! It's sick how people will act when they are hiding behind there computers.
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