Martin Logan Source

avphile
avphile Posts: 38
edited March 2010 in 2 Channel Audio
I am interested in Martin Logan speakers. I see that the Source and Source SE are on sale at AMAZON.com. Does anyone know what is the difference between the two? The Source is going for $965 each and the Source SE is going for $749. And how do they sound compared to the VISTA or VANTAGE?
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  • Wardsweb
    Wardsweb Posts: 935
    edited March 2010
    There are 2 differences between Source SE and Source. The first is that Source SE features high-quality furniture-grade real wood veneer, whereas the Source uses a quality vinyl manufactured wood veneer. The second difference is that the Source SE does not come with the adjustable base found on the Source.
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  • avphile
    avphile Posts: 38
    edited March 2010
    So I am getting better quality for less!
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited March 2010
    Less cosmetics same sound

    I just checked amazon and the source se is listed for $ 1397

    I heard both the source and vista and did not think the vista sounded good enough to justify the price difference for movies. I just bought source se for $2100 with a five year warranty and think they sound good in just 2 channel HT

    My advice would be to buy a used pair buddy because right now theres brand new source se cherry going for $1350 on audiogon or there is regular source starting at $995 .
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  • Hawkeye
    Hawkeye Posts: 1,313
    edited March 2010
    I've owned a couple pair of ML's. Vantage and Spire. What makes you interested in them? They are not an average speaker you place in the corner and forget about them:D

    An ESL Hybrid demands a certain positioning and if you don't have the ability to place them correctly, you can be disappointed.

    Your talking about a speaker which once you hear it at home, you'll wish you went one step up! The Source is a very fine speaker and once you experience an ESL, it will be hard to go back to a box speaker.

    The finish is a personal choice. The sound is what will captivate. Shoot over to here:http://www.martinloganowners.com/forum/index.php to get regular owners opinions.

    If you have the room and electronics, you will be very pleased!

    Gordon
    2 Channel -
    Martin Logan Spire, 2 JL Audio F112 subs
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