Mike
- Wednesday, October 27, 2010
MartinLogan Performance on a Budget
Montage combines Advanced Thin Film drivers with cabinet, woofer, and crossover technologies derived from the award-winning Clarity to deliver stunning, electrostatic-like sound. Distributed, full-surface drive and dipole radiation give ATF drivers the combination of crisp detail and openness for which electrostatics are legendary. The most affordable of our high-performance floorstanding speakers, Montage can serve any function in a home theater or stereo music system and is compatible with all audio/video equipment.
Price when discontinued:
$1,295.00
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Frequency Response |
47–20,000 Hz ±3dB |
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Recommended Amplifier Power |
20‒300 watts per channel |
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Sensitivity |
90 dB/2.83 volts/meter |
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Impedance |
5 Ohms. Compatible with 4, 6, or 8 Ohm rated amplifiers. |
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Crossover Frequency |
2500 Hz |
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High Frequency Transducer |
1.5" × 2.25" (3.8 × 5.7 cm) ATF™ Transducer |
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Low Frequency Transducer |
2 × 6.5" (16.5cm) high rigidity aluminum cone with extended throw drive assembly, non-resonance asymmetrical chamber format; bass reflex |
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Components |
Air core coils, metal film and low dissipation electrolytic capacitors |
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Inputs |
Custom 5-way binding posts |
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Weight |
30 lbs. (13.6 kg) |
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Dimensions |
38" × 9.44" × 11.69" |
Excellent value, Great service.
I purchased a pair of Montage for use in my 2 channel system several years ago. While I don't 'push' my system overly hard, I appreciate the definition, clarity and the way I've reaped the benefits of adding high end electronics and quality cables. Several months ago, a subtle 'buzz' showed up in the lower driver in one of the units. I e-mailed ML Service. I hadn't registered the speakers (my fault), but there were no questions asked. They shipped me a new driver at no cost to me and sent me a PDF file of the service manual. It took 20 minutes to install the new driver and the problem was fixed.
Clean, accurate sound, excellent value, and service second to none. I give the Montage and ML Service 5 stars.
Don't Pass These Over, Should You Come Across Them
I purchased my pair of Montages almost six years ago to serve as fronts alongside three Fresco's for home theater and music appreciation. When I came across them, I had no idea of the caliber of speaker they were, but after the first listen, I could not believe the clarity, precision, sensitivity, and accuracy. My neighbor had commented during the following holiday (this was 2005) that they loved listening to what was playing because it was as if it was a live performance. If you ever come across these speakers, do yourself a favor and take them home. What an amazing experience and value!