ElectroMotion ESL
MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL Loudspeakers Reviewed
They have great value, a unique sound,and are a true gateway to the journey that is the audiophile hobby.
I was in no way expecting that an outdoor system could make me forget my high-fidelity indoor audio system. That was until I installed the MartinLogan Outdoor Living Series system in my own backyard. This system uses multiple satellites and an excellent subwoofer to evenly fill your space with full-range audio that can stand up to the sound quality you get from even very fine indoor systems. This is not hyperbole on my part. I wish all our readers could experience the MartinLogan Outdoor Living sound first hand for themselves.
Motion 60XTi
MartinLogan Motion 60XTi. Aesthetics of Retrofuturism.
[Translated] The experience of listening to different materials with different components of the system allows us to conclude that the MartinLogan 60XTi is a completely neutral and most transparent means of reproduction...
Motion 15i
Martin Logan Motion 15i Speakers Review
Motion 35XTi
MartinLogan Motion 35XTi Review
In terms of being able to express detail at both very quiet and very loud volumes, and jump between them quickly, they are absolutely extraordinary. Movie soundtracks and orchestral music, in particular, are known for testing the dynamic range of speakers; when you put any of this music through the 35XTi speakers, great things happen. They’re agile, confident, and amazingly clean.
Motion 15i
Motion 15i Speakers from MartinLogan
The detail and clarity allowed a bucket load of information to reach the ear with no effort at all while bass precision and power was retained. Offering a neutral presentation, the Martin Logan 15i speakers will provide an ideal fit for any musical genre and any hifi chain.
Dynamo 1100X
MartinLogan Dynamo 1100X Subwoofer Reviewed
The 1100X seriously impressed me for the price, offering exceptional build quality, seamless sound quality, impressive bass extension, and feature-rich software control.
Motion 40i
MartinLogan Motion 40i Loudspeakers
MartinLogan has proved that they are not only adept at producing superb electrostatic loudspeakers but that their skill has been transferred to great dynamic speaker designs as well.
ElectroMotion FX2 Motion 60XTi Motion 50XTi
This Home Theater System Blew Me Away - MartinLogan 60XTi, 50XTi and FX2 Speakers
Dynamo 1100X
Martin Logan Dynamo 1100X Subwoofer Review
...the many options on the app allow a degree of setup perfection that is unmatched in the industry.
ElectroMotion ESL X ElectroMotion ESL C Dynamo 1600X
Martin Logan ESL X, ESL C, & Dynamo 1600X Electrostatic Speaker Review
Today I give my five-month review of the Martin Logan ESL X, ESL C, and Dynamo 1600X subwoofer.
Dynamo 1600X
MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X subwoofer test: ⚡️ true thunderer
[Translated from Russian] I wipe away the tears and turn on the optimized tuning with ARC. The bass becomes even clearer, appears (although it is very difficult to make such an association with the sounds of gunfire and explosions) texture and, oddly enough, even more “meat”. The capabilities of the subwoofer are more than enough: you can not only raise / lower the level of low frequencies, but actually adjust the scale of the sound picture. Management from the application is very convenient - it is concise, but everything is in its place, everything is logical and simple.
Dynamo 800X
The Future of Audio: Integrated Systems?
In the end, bass on this system was deep, controlled, and less distracting than on many systems. I had a greater sense than is usual that bass was just part of the music, not something generated by an audio system.
Motion 40i
MartinLogan Motion 40i
[Translated] It seems to me that these are some of the most interesting universal floorstanders in their price category. Motion 40i offers a nice modern design, they will be as friendly as possible to any of your amplifiers, they don’t need any special place in the apartment and, most importantly, they have a lot of fascinating high-quality sound that you don’t get tired of.
Motion 40i
MartinLogan Motion 40i Review
MartinLogan Motion 40i is a great-sounding and fairly affordable entry-level audiophile speaker. Its elegant design, accurate, punchy, and controlled bass, clear and dynamic mids, and sparkling treble make it one of the best floorstanding speakers under $2,500.
Motion 60XTi
MartinLogan Motion 60XTi Loudspeakers
As I listened over several days, the Motion 60XTi’s kept singing the same song: taut, extended bass; a present, detailed, lively midrange; and a smooth, delicately extended top end that seemed just about perfectly balanced, neither muted nor over-emphasized.
Renaissance ESL 15A
Anthem Room Correction and Martin Logan Renaissance ESL 15A
As this exercise shows, the measurements and auto-corrections that are done by ARC can make a profound impact on the quality of the bass. What’s more: even when the speakers have already been positioned ideally, the ARC results are still far from subtle.
Motion 20i Motion 15i Motion 30i
MartinLogan Motion 20i, 15i, and 30i Speakers Reviewed
The AMT tweeter MartinLogan utilizes is another huge plus. It sounds immensely smooth, natural, and articulate. The other drivers contribute to what would have to be described as a warm tonal balance overall. I found it easy to listen to these speakers for hours on end without a hint of listener fatigue.
CLX: 25th Anniversary CLX CLX Art
MartinLogan CLX Full-Range Electrostatic Loudspeaker: A New Standard of Transparency
Because they are so neutral in balance, so “not there” as sound sources, so low in distortion and high in transparency, they make my better and best recordings, particularly of smaller-scale music, sound more realistic than any other speaker I’ve had in my home (at low to medium-loud volumes).
Motion 40i
MartinLogan Motion 40i Review
The MartinLogan Motion 40i’s point out this incredible soundstage performance better than any floor standing cone-based speakers that this writer has heard in a long time.
Motion 60XTi
MartinLogan 60XTi Floorstanding Speakers Review
Whether you listen to a turntable such as me or stream your music, with the MartinLogan 60XTi you can put together a system for under $6,000 that will give you a wonderful listening experience for years, if not decades to come.
ElectroMotion FX2 Motion 60XTi Motion 50XTi
MartinLogan 60XTi 50XTi Motion Series Speakers and FX2
Motion 15i
MartinLogan Motion 15i Review
These are great sounding, versatile loudspeakers with real character.
Dynamo 800X
Stereophile 2019 Product of the Year Editor's Choice Award
When you're a fan of a prodigious, but clean and accurate, bottom end, choosing a value-packed powered sub with built-in room correction is a no-brainer. At $800 each, you can start with one, and when your budget allows, add another. Your music will thank you!
Awarded in response the Larry Greenhill's January 2019 review.
Motion 4i Motion 40i Motion 30i
Motion 35XTi
MartinLogan Motion 35XTi Bookshelf Speaker Review
They can reach blazing loud levels without losing composure. If I had a more powerful amplifier, I think I could have pushed them even harder than I did. If you need bookshelf speakers that can rock hard, these are a great choice.
Dynamo 1100X Motion 40i Motion 15i Motion 30i
MartinLogan Motion 40i Theater System Review
What you get is a serious value for your money. Beautiful, thoughtfully designed speakers with a sound that begs you to plant yourself on the couch and watch movies for hours on end. And that might be the only negative point, you might need to budget in the additional cost of a personal trainer, to get your ass off the couch.
ElectroMotion ESL X ElectroMotion ESL C Dynamo 1600X
[YouTube Video] Electrostatic Speakers!! Martin Logan ESL X, ESL C, Dynamo 1600X Unboxing & Overview
Check out my unboxing and overview of the Martin Logan ESL X, ESL C, and Dynamo 1600X Subwoofer. Will I make the jump to electrostatic speakers?
Classic ESL 9
MartinLogan Classic ESL 9 Speakers Reviewed
These were some of the most transparent speakers I’ve heard, so much so that I often forgot I was reviewing a pair of speakers and found myself utterly enveloped in sound.
Dynamo 600X
I was especially impressed by how well the Dynamo 600X’s sound blended with that of my minimonitors, while providing excellent bass depth and loudness. If you’re looking for a small subwoofer with great sound and no-fuss setup, I recommend the Dynamo 600X.
Motion 4i
$249 MartinLogan Motion 4i Review
I haven’t heard anything that comes even close to sound quality of the MartinLogan Motion 4i at anywhere near their price point.
ElectroMotion ESL
[YouTube Video] MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL Loudspeaker Review
MartinLogan's ElectroMotion ESL loudspeaker is a speaker designed to entice audiophiles and hi-fi enthusiasts into the MartinLogan brand. But at $2,500 a pair, is the ElectroMotion ESL good enough to be a true MartinLogan electrostatic loudspeaker?
Motion 40
Review: MartinLogan Motion 40 - American Beauty [Dutch]
[Translated] If breathtaking, lifelike audio accuracy is important to you, you want to hear it MartinLogan.
ElectroMotion ESL X
Martin Logan ElectroMotion ESL X Review | SONIC EXCELLENCE!
Motion 4i Dynamo 800X
When You Become Attached- MartinLogan Motion 4i Speakers and Dynamo 800X Subwoofer
I was already a fan of MartinLogan products, loving their speakers such as the $80,000 Neolith, but wasn’t sure how much the quality trickled down into the lower-priced products. Consider me impressed. I have not seen many products in these price ranges that can compete, and certainly none that look as good.
ElectroMotion ESL
Martin Logan EM-ESL HiFi loudspeaker test: the elegance of the forms and the transparency of the sound of electrostatics [FRENCH]
[Translated] A big surprise for HiFi speakers of this price. They combine qualities of naturalness, of definition, of homogeneity as of speed that we meet only too rarely in this budget. Be careful though, and given their transparency, to feed them, the choice of a quality amp will be essential. Their good performance allows them to marry an amp in Class A, tube or other problem-free, depending on what each future owner will wish to obtain as a general tone. They do not need a lot of power, but they need a quality device. In conclusion, these Martin Logan ElectroMotion ESL deserve an ON-topaudio Award, we offer it with undisguised pleasure. Hats off gentlemen from Martin Logan.
Motion SLM X3
Review: Martin Logan Motion SLM X3 – Clarity is the key
There’s a lot more to this ultra-slim passive soundbar than meets the eye. While it’s a compact and classy alternative to conventional left/centre/right speakers, the Motion SLM X3 also makes the most of musical fare.
Dynamo 1600X
MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X Powered Subwoofer Review
The response I heard in the low bass was fuller than I was expecting and right up there with subwoofers that cost many times more than the Dynamo 1600X. This sub could produce these high levels over sustained periods and never even break a sweat. I mean there really were times I thought the bass would break something in the room but it just kept on keeping on.
Motion 4i
MartinLogan Motion 4i Bookshelf Speaker
A lot of technical knowledge and clever engineering went into the design of the MartinLogan Motion 4i bookshelf speakers. They’ve succeeded at a low price.
ElectroMotion ESL X
MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL X
The speakers gave me an opportunity to forget that they were actually there, and having such a large vertical sound field from the electrostatic tower block created a large vertical soundstage just as in the concert hall.
Motion 4i Motion 8i Dynamo 600X
[YouTube Video] Martin Logan Motion 4i, 8i Speakers and Dynamo 600X Subwoofer Unboxing & Review
Motion 4i Motion 8i Dynamo 800X
MartinLogan Motion Speakers & Dynamo 800 Sub 5.1 Speaker System Review
When space is at a premium, but you refuse to cut corners when it comes to audio fidelity, a system comprised of MartinLogan’s Motion 4i, 8i and Dynamo 800X is a solution that I enthusiastically recommend.
Dynamo 1100X
MartinLogan Dynamo 1100X Subwoofer: High tech and earth-shattering bass.
If subwoofers are the foundation of any system, you’d do well to set the Dynamo 1100X as the cornerstone of yours. Highly and enthusiastically recommended.
Dynamo 800X
MartinLogan Dynamo 800X Powered Subwoofer
MartinLogan’s Dynamo 800X is the first subwoofer I’ve reviewed that combines digital control, signal connection, and room correction—all three wirelessly—in a small, powerful package. I heard no difference between the wireless and wired connections, and once I’d found good positions for the Dynamos, set their output level correctly, and identified their optimal crossover frequencies, their sound seamlessly blended with that of my Quad electrostatics, deepening the ESL-989s’ soundstages and deep-bass extension and expanding their dynamic range, and enhancing their three-dimensionality, all at a price far below that of larger subwoofers I’ve reviewed.
Dynamo 1600X
Martin Logan Dynamo 1600X: Hidden Talents
The Martin Logan Dynamo 1600X is the kind of subwoofer that can make even cynics like me consider the virtues of a sub in a stereo context. So poised, so seamlessly integrated is its contribution in a stereo role that it’s hard not to acknowledge the sonic benefits. The 1600X has the bass talent, the energy and the finesse to augment rather than interfere, while the combination of the ARC and the Martin Logan Sub Control apps allows exceptional integration and convenient control, regardless of room and system variances. Of course, the 1600X also excels in a home theatre context. Indeed, its ability to occupy an equally effective role in both multichannel and stereo systems is a further, major attraction, while amortising its acquisition cost across both applications.
Motion 4i
MartinLogan Motion 4i Loudspeakers
If you’re looking for something different, and an involving listening experience, I highly recommend that you give the MartinLogan Motion 4i an audition.
Dynamo 1100X
Martinlogan Dynamo 1100X Subwoofer Review
When doing initial research for this review, I was surprised to learn that subwoofers have become MartinLogan’s best- selling product. I’ve always thought of MartinLogan as the electrostatic speaker company, but with a subwoofer as great-sounding and flexible as the Dynamo 1100X, it’s no wonder that subs have become a key part of their business. This latest generation of Dynamos will surely consolidate that success, and with the company’s app-based remote control and Anthem Room Correction, you won’t need a youngest-child helper to turn the knobs.
Dynamo 600X
MartinLogan Dynamo 600X Subwoofer Reviewed
I tweaked the controls available on the back panel of the sub and got what I thought were the best sounding settings and listened to some music and then watched a few scenes from a handful of movies. Pretty good, I thought. Then I ran the ARC app and it got better ... much better.
Outdoor Sat 40 Outdoor Sat 60 Dynamo Outdoor Sub 100 Dynamo Outdoor Sub 120
MartinLogan Outdoor Living Series Review
I was in no way expecting that an outdoor system could make me forget my high-fidelity indoor audio system. That was until I installed the MartinLogan Outdoor Living Series system in my own backyard. This system uses multiple satellites and an excellent subwoofer to evenly fill your space with full-range audio that can stand up to the sound quality you get from even very fine indoor systems. This is not hyperbole on my part. I wish all our readers could experience the MartinLogan Outdoor Living sound first hand for themselves.
Motion 4i
The MartinLogan Motion 4i: Take em Outside!
Just as MartinLogan has done with their hybrid ESL speakers, the seamless blend between the Motion tweeter and the woofer feels like you are listening to a full range speaker. There is a level of transparency here that just doesn’t happen with other budget small speakers and that’s impressive.
Dynamo 1600X Dynamo 600X
MartinLogan Dynamo 600X and Dynamo 1600X Subwoofer Review
This generation of Dynamo subwoofers is clearly a major leap over the previous generation in every respect; I know it will be years until the next generation, but I am already eagerly looking forward to where MartinLogan goes from here based on the terrific work that they have done on these subwoofers.
Dynamo 1600X Dynamo 1100X Dynamo 800X Dynamo 600X Dynamo 400
[YouTube] MartinLogan Dynamo Subwoofer Series Overview & Comparison
Dynamo 800X
MartinLogan Dynamo 800X Subwoofer Review
The MartinLogan Dynamo 800X is ideal to pair with some bookshelf speakers and complete a music system. With integrated Anthem Room Correction, you get a flat bass response in your room without much work, and the transition from the sub to the speakers is virtually invisible. If you need deeper bass, MartinLogan offers the dynamo in larger sizes as well.
Motion 15
[YouTube] Motion 15 Review
Dynamo 800X
MartinLogan Dynamo 800X Subwoofer Review
Paired up with some nice speakers like the MartinLogan Motion 4i bookshelf/satellites I used in this system this sub shows how far technology—especially amplification and DSP—has come in terms of making such a small yet capable performer possible. Within the specific parameters where someone would find a compact subwoofer like this appealing, thanks to its features and overall performance, the MartinLogan Dynamo 800X is a Top Choice for 2018.
Renaissance ESL 15A
MartinLogan Renaissance ESL 15A
The Renaissance ESL 15A’s are simply the absolute best MartinLogans that I have heard. They have seismic yet superbly articulate and very even-handed bass, coherence to rival the best multi-driver dynamic speakers and incredibly transparent and super-refined, yet smooth and gloriously rich midrange with precise, fluid and airy treble. These speakers combine so many audiophile tricks and weave them together so very well that it becomes a hardship to return to other speakers.
Motion 4i
MartinLogan Motion 4i Bookshelf Speaker Reviewed
After listening to the Motion 4i, I can attest that this is a very cool little speaker. There are several features the wizards at MartinLogan packed into the speaker that influences its ultimate final sonic signature, but before we dig into that, it's worth asking: what is this speaker, anyway? Is it a near-field monitors for musicians and recording engineers? Is it a good right and left option in an audiophile 2.1 system? Is it good for the right, left, and surround duties of a surround sound system? Is it an option for a computer playback system? The answer to all of the above: yes, yes, yes, and yes!
ElectroMotion ESL X
MartinLogan’s ESL-X Show Why Electrostatic Loudspeakers are so Beloved
While listening, it brought to mind what may be the best part of listening to the ESL-X speakers: They are forgiving enough to deliver the traits I’ve already mentioned, without sacrificing quality. What I mean by that is that is that some speakers sound good with classical music, others sound good with rock and pop. Throw anything at the ESL-X and I think they will deliver high levels of enjoyment that will make you forget that you are critically listening. Instead, you’ll simply want to bob your head like Angus Young or stomp your feet like Neil Young when cranking up the ESL-Xs.
Motion 4i Motion 8i
MartinLogan Motion 4i and 8i Speakers
If you’re not familiar with the original Motion Series speakers, their performance can best be summed up in two words: “detailed” and “dynamic.” Much like the originals, the amount of sound coming out of these little cabinets is a bit startling.
Dynamo 600X
The MartinLogan Dynamo 600X - An Affordable Little Sub With an Enormous Growl
Listening to the Casiopea Perfect Live II LaserDisc, it's clear to me that the sub is extremely tight. When a drum is whacked, this sound is accurately reproduced with the same tightness. Bass guitars are accurately reproduced. You can hear the distinction when the bassist goes between open and closed notes as well as how tight he is gripping the strings. The bass drum kicks in Conjunction and Tetsuo Sakurai's bass guitar slaps are so impressive. Now that is accurate!
Motion 20
MartinLogan Motion 20 Loudspeakers
MartinLogan’s Motion 20 is a compelling option for anyone shopping for speakers in the range of $1500 to $2000/pair. It conveys music in a detailed manner, with pinpoint imaging and surprisingly powerful bass for its size. And while I generally preferred GoldenEar Technology’s more expensive Triton Five for classical music, the Motion 20 was in some ways the more versatile speaker -- and better equipped to rock out. If you want dynamic, extended sound from a compact floorstander, the MartinLogan Motion 20 can deliver it.
CLX: 25th Anniversary CLX CLX Art
Acoustics Test MartinLogan CLX Art [RUSSIAN]
[Translated] Loudspeakers of reference level, both in sound and performance, which deserve an honorable place in the audio Hall of Fame. artinLogan CLX Art, literally stuffed with advanced technological innovations, is a sample of holography and three-dimensionality: the most important parameters to which any high-end system can aspire. It is simply impossible to not fall in love with them.
Expression ESL 13A
High Expression [RUSSIAN]
[Translated] MartinLogan Expression ESL 13A delivers a perfectly balanced sound to the listener with an inconspicuous mating of the electrostatic panel and the subwoofer.
Unison
MartinLogan Unison Wireless Preamplifier
ML’s Unison preamp had the clarity I’ve come to expect from the best systems, and ARC seemed to me better than ever. Subtle details of instruments’ sounds were better integrated, my room’s midbass boom was gone, and the precision of the placement of instruments and voices on the soundstage was no longer limited by the room.
Classic ESL 9
The MartinLogan Classic ESL 9 Speakers: A Worthy Successor
When I reviewed the MartinLogan Summits back in issue 13, their ability to deliver a major dynamic swing proved impressive. Finally there were some panels that could deliver enough oomph, providing a visceral enough experience to play rock music at a respectable level. The ESL 9 fully embodies this tradition, with a level of refinement that the earlier model did not have.
Impression ESL 11A
MartinLogan Impression ESL 11A Hybrid Electrostatic Loudspeaker
Whether or not you decide to use the optional PBK system, the Impression ESL 11A is one of the hidden secrets in the MartinLogan line-up. Some will miss this on the way to bigger speakers, but they shouldn't. It's a powerful, dynamic, musical fun maker with the usual MartinLogan characteristics of good imagery and great detail, but adds to that a relatively small footprint, and terrific integration between cones and panel. Factor in the benefit of subtle DSP room compensation and this electrostatic hybrid design comes extremely highly recommended!
Impression ESL 11A
MartinLogan Impression ESL 11A Hybrid Electrostatic Loudspeaker
Let me say it up front: The Impression 11A with its built-in ARC engaged has provided the best bass response I’ve ever heard in my room in the areas of overall smoothness of response and of clarity, definition, and pitch differentiation.
Motion SLM X3
MartinLogan's Perfect TV Partner
Though priced at the upper end of the soundbar spectrum, the SLM X3 is a premium solution. It’s like three high-performance MartinLogan speakers, tailor-fit into a compact housing. They refer to it as an “Ultra-Slim Folded Motion speaker". This is a premium product from one of audios finest companies. Highly recommended.
Impression ESL 11A
MartinLogan ESL-11A Impression Electrostatic Loudspeaker/Subwoofer: “My High-End Speaker Of The Year”
The MartinLogan Impression shows how the evolution path of electrostatic speakers has improved the technology to the point where it is nearly flawless in its performance. They now have low bass that matches the speed of the panel’s immaculately, focused midrange/treble, and they can be played much louder than the original ‘stats. The big selling point, however, is that gorgeous spread of sound. That space impression and the ability to convey the finer details of music — it all helps deliver on the promise of musical realism through the speaker.
Forte
MartinLogan Forte Wireless Streaming Amplifier
...this is an extremely competent streamer and amplifier combo in a small, discreet package.
Bravado
MartinLogan Wireless Ensemble Bravado Loudspeaker
Wireless speakers have come a long way from the early days of having to use noisy, interference-prone RF signals. Now, through your home Wi-Fi network, you can easily set up a speaker in any room and stream music to it -- all you need is a wall outlet. MartinLogan’s Bravado is a handsome, good-sounding example of just how far things have come. It’s a well-thought-out, compact marvel suitable for small rooms and ideal for casual listening -- and you can always add another Bravado, for a small, superb-sounding system that will allow you to wirelessly listen to music in true stereo.
Outdoor Sat 40 Outdoor Sat 60 Dynamo Outdoor Sub 100 Dynamo Outdoor Sub 120
MartinLogan Outdoor Living Series Speaker System Reviewed
In summary, the MartinLogan Outdoor Living System provides a flexible system that can be scaled to fit a wide variety of outdoor spaces while providing high-quality sound. Being lucky enough to live in Southern California where outdoor living is available the majority of the year, I am a big proponent of increasing the quality of your outdoor sound system--and the MartinLogan Outdoor Living System does just that.
Motion SLM X3
MartinLogan Motion SLM X3 Soundbar Review
The MartinLogan Motion SLM X3 is wonderful solution for the movie lover that has not the floor space or budget for large speakers. Featuring the Folded Motion Transducer and advanced mid-range divers, the MartinLogan Motion SLM X3 delivers highly detailed sound for movie and video soundtracks.
Crescendo X
MartinLogan Crescendo X Networked Speaker Review
There are a lot of choices out there if you want to get a network capable speaker that will allow you to access your music library in another part of your house. The MartinLogan Crescendo X is a legitimately great sounding networked speaker that is easy to use and also stands apart from the crowd because of its stylish design.
Motion SLM X3
MartinLogan Motion SLM X3 Soundbar
Motion SLM X3 gave every extraterrestrial effect and every musical note its due. And once I was plonked down on my own keister with a movie of enormous fun, I forgot to worry about the sound -- I sat back and enjoyed it. Nothing could recommend the Motion SLM X3 more.
Motion 15
The Two of Them Are More Fun [RUSSIAN]
[Translated] The ability of Motion 15 to play the vocal parts so cleanly and emotionally turned out to be a pleasant surprise. Thanks to the use of Folded Motion tweeters, high frequencies were reproduced with maximum detail and clarity.
Impression ESL 11A
Martin Logan Impression ESL 11A
Martin Logan loudspeakers in general have always had unbelievable transparency and spatial rendering that has to be heard to be appreciated. However, with the Impression ESL 11A, the company has taken a significant step forward. This is not only the most coherent hybrid electrostatic loudspeaker yet, but they also produce the absolutely best bass that I have ever heard in my listening room, period!
Illusion ESL C34A
MartinLogan Illusion ESL C34A Center-Channel Speaker Reviewed
In short the Illusion ESL C34A is a world-class center channel. If you have a MartinLogan system, it is a no-brainer. And if you are not a MartinLogan owner, all hope is not lost, since the ESL C34A's tone-control capabilities provide some flexibility to blend this center channel with other speakers.
Impression ESL 11A
Ein Drucks Voll / Impressive [GERMAN]
[Translated] All this made the MartinLogan Impression ESL 11A in the important disciplines of neutrality and detail reach sensationally with the great Renaissance. Their larger foil area, however, still gave them tiny advantages in spatial imaging. The more voluminous woofers were able to produce even richer levels with even deeper bass.
Classic ESL 9
Des concerts à domicile / Concerts at Home [FRENCH]
[Translated] This musical epic proposes a few layers of keyboards, including the famous Mellotron which through the ESL 9 has no difficulty in installing a non-removable seat. The walls seem so far away that I completely forget the characteristics of the room in which I find myself. An irrefutable proof of the immersive effect which these MartinLogan provide me, is the fact that I constantly forget that I am doing an evaluative product review, thus rendering note taking a secondary action.
Classic ESL 9
A True Classic
The Classic ESL 9s are arguably the best loudspeaker I have ever heard...
Forte
MartinLogan Forte Amp Review
The MartinLogan Forte amp has packaged a powerful wireless streaming amp with advanced ARC room correction in a small affordable unit that is almost too good to be true.
Cadence
MartinLogan Cadence 5-Channel Soundbar Reviewed
...this is a high-end product that is well engineered and performs exceedingly well. It's a no-brainer for someone who wants to take their home theater to the next level without adding the hassle of a dedicated surround sound system. The bottom line is that this is an epic, game-changing home theater solution that's simple to set up, will play back just about anything you want, and will do so brilliantly.
Bravado
MartinLogan Bravado Wireless Speaker Reviewed
Maybe this is just me, but typically the more time I spend listening to a given set of speakers, the more fault I'm able to find. I had the opposite experience with the Bravados. With each listening session, I noted a different strength.
Motion 40
MartinLogan Motion 40 Floorstanding Speakers Review
The MartinLogan Motion 40 floorstanding speaker is a luxury product for a modest price having a strong musical voice to go with a beautiful, well-made cabinet.
Unison
Unison: This DTS Play-Fi and AirPlay preamp will stream anything—including your vinyl
I simply loved the MartinLogan Unison. It lets you convert virtually any analog or digital audio component into a multi-room audio node using your choice of DTS Play-Fi or Apple’s AirPlay. The inclusion of ARC is icing on the cake that enables the gear it’s connected to to deliver the best performance possible from the room that it’s in. The Unison is a no-brainer recommendation.
Expression ESL 13A
MartinLogan Expression 13A Electrostatic Speaker Review with ARC
The MartinLogan Expression 13A are the kind of speakers you can easily forget. That is a high compliment for a speaker review. Once in place and supported by proper room treatment, and perhaps a little room correction for ultimate smoothness and ideal SS&I - don't forget about the optional ARC correction built in - I predict most listeners will quickly become comfortable with the inability to find the 13A in the room - they can disappear that completely - and become completely sonically unobtrusive in their systems. The Expression 13A are another example of Electrostatic Magic from the Electrostatic Wizards at MartinLogan. I highly recommend them.
Dynamo 700w
MartinLogan Cadence Soundbar and Dynamo 700w Subwoofer Review
For the vast majority of our readers, I suspect their home theater also doubles as a family room or living room. Just because you have to make some compromises in buying separate components doesn’t mean you have to compromise in sound quality.
Cadence
MartinLogan Cadence Soundbar and Dynamo 700w Subwoofer Review
For the vast majority of our readers, I suspect their home theater also doubles as a family room or living room. Just because you have to make some compromises in buying separate components doesn’t mean you have to compromise in sound quality.
Illusion ESL C34A
MartinLogan Illusion ESL C34A Center Channel Speaker
After three months of living with the Illusion center channel speaker, placed in an already top-tier home theater system, the improvement that it provided over my Stage X was evident in the natural spaciousness of the sound stage and a nigh-perfect blend with the acoustic properties of the CLXs.
Dynamo 1500X
MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL X Speaker System Review
For me, auditioning this ElectroMotion ESL X speaker system was like going home again. The affordable (by MartinLogan standards) electrostatic towers delivered the detailed, lifelike sound I know and love, and the solid foundation provided by the Dynamo 1500X subwoofer enabled them to reach dynamic heights I hadn’t previously experienced in my days as a MartinLogan-phile.
ElectroMotion ESL C
MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL X Speaker System Review
For me, auditioning this ElectroMotion ESL X speaker system was like going home again. The affordable (by MartinLogan standards) electrostatic towers delivered the detailed, lifelike sound I know and love, and the solid foundation provided by the Dynamo 1500X subwoofer enabled them to reach dynamic heights I hadn’t previously experienced in my days as a MartinLogan-phile.
ElectroMotion ESL X
MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL X Speaker System Review
For me, auditioning this ElectroMotion ESL X speaker system was like going home again. The affordable (by MartinLogan standards) electrostatic towers delivered the detailed, lifelike sound I know and love, and the solid foundation provided by the Dynamo 1500X subwoofer enabled them to reach dynamic heights I hadn’t previously experienced in my days as a MartinLogan-phile.
Classic ESL 9
MartinLogan Masterpiece Classic ESL 9 Loudspeakers
The midrange was ultraclear, revealing details in recordings that I’d never heard before, and the highs were equally clean, and never harsh. The bass was also very deep and fast-hitting, without bloat
ElectroMotion ESL X
MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL X Floorstanding Speaker Review
I think MartinLogan really hit their mark with these speakers. Like most electrostatic speakers, they have great clarity of sound with a vivid mid range. Add that the EM-ESL X’s improve on the dynamic presentation. This, along with enhanced dispersion and staging qualities means you have a very worthy product for just about any system that needs floor standing speakers.
Motion AFX
MartinLogan Motion AFX review: Remarkable add-on speakers for object-oriented movie soundtracks
Major audio advancements don’t come often, but when they do, the effects can be astounding. Going from mono to stereo, stereo to multi-channel, and now multi-channel to object-oriented audio represents a sizable leap in performance, realism, and engagement. If you’ve wanted to embrace Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, but weren’t sold on Atmos-enabled speakers, then doubt no more. MartinLogan’s Motion AFX speakers can transform any setup and speaker system.
Renaissance ESL 15A
MartinLogan Masterpiece Renaissance ESL 15A Loudspeaker
Yes, I've drunk the Kool-Aid for years. But even though I'm pre-primed to like electrostatic-panel speakers, I'd never found a one-stop solution I could live with. Now that a MartinLogan active subwoofer endowed with ARC-2 has been successfully mated to an XStat panel, anyone serious about big, full, accurate sound reproduction can start here. Unconditionally recommended.
Classic ESL 9
MartinLogan Classic ESL 9 Review
In the price range inhabited by the main MartinLogan product line - up to about $25,000 per pair - there are competing speakers of all types, shapes, configurations, and technologies. Some can claim serious bragging rights in certain categories, but I know of none that manage to put the spark in speakers like a good electrostatic, and no company that understands electrostatics and the listeners who love them better than MartinLogan. The Classic ESL 9 is a mighty addition to that line, and warrants a serious listen by the serious listener in you.
Expression ESL 13A
MartinLogan Expression ESL 13A Floorstanding Speaker Reviewed
MartinLogan has hit a home run with the Expression ESL 13A. This speaker improves upon the traditional MartinLogan strong points of transparency and detail and adds a much improved bass section to create a well-rounded, great-sounding speaker. The Expressions are capable of doing the illusive, transporting the listener to the performance.
Expression ESL 13A
MartinLogan Expression ESL 13A hybrid electrostatic speaker Review
The MartinLogan Expression ESL13A is a game changer. I have heard better speakers but they are significantly more expensive than the Expression. I never thought I could afford a speaker with this level of performance.
ElectroMotion ESL
EAN Audiophile Review! MartinLogan ElectroMotion EM-ESL Electrostatic Speakers
As far as EAN is concerned, the EM-ESLs are a best buy hi-fi audiophile speaker. With this much electrostatic performance, relative low price and compact size, the speaker is a no-brainer. They also get an EAN Stellar Sound and a 2016 Product of The Year nod in the Audiophile Speaker category.
Motion AFX
The MartinLogan Motion AFX Dolby Atmos Enabled Speakers Reviewed
If you desire to add Dolby Atmos immersive surround sound to your home theater setup, and don't like the idea mounting speakers in your ceiling, the MartinLogan Motion AFX is definitely a speaker add-on to consider.
Impression ESL 11A
MartinLogan Impression ESL 11A Electrostatic Speakers Review
The MartinLogan ESL 11A is a world-class speaker. It is revealing, accurate and has the huge soundstage one expects of a dipole radiator. The speaker can sound good with modest source components, but to hear it at its best, use the highest-quality sources and amplifiers that you can provide.
Neolith
Scaling The Mighty Neolith: The Top of the MartinLogan Mountain
Some big speakers can only play big, while some small speakers can only play small. The MartinLogan Neolith does it all. A solo vocalist or instrument is rendered just right, with the tiniest of musical nuances never blown out of proportion. Yet when you need to rock, they will blow you away. Few speakers at any price can do this, putting the Neolith into the rarefied air of the world’s finest.
Neolith
The Sword in the Stone
MartinLogan's Neolith is a world-class product, taking its place in the upper echelon of today's best loudspeakers. The Neolith's transparency to sources, resolution, coherence, transient fidelity, and lifelike sense of presence and immediacy are as good as they get.
Motion Vision X
MartinLogan Motion Vision X Soundbar Review
The MartinLogan Motion Vision X is elegant-looking and a versatile wireless-capable soundbar that delivers solid stereo music and home-theater surround performances.
Motion 60XT
MartinLogan Motion 60XT - Reference Quality
Immediately, I was taken aback; the broad, sharply defined soundstage extended well beyond the width of the speakers, the vocals sounded eerily lifelike, and the instrumental timbre was natural, with a depth so palpable I could practically reach my hands into it.
BalancedForce 210
MartinLogan Stealth Series Vanquish and Axis Speakers Reviewed
The MartinLogan Stealth line of architectural speakers impressed me. Their build and component quality is significantly high. It is obvious that much thought went into the design of these speakers, and the results are ultra high-end. MartinLogan has created a quality product that will provide a proud sense of ownership. When coupled with the BalancedForce 210 subwoofer, the sum performance was greater than any one speaker's individual achievement. I used to avoid my family room... However, thanks to the addition of the Vanquish and Axis speakers, I now find myself wanting to watch movies in the family room. I would highly recommend this product if you are considering an architectural speaker solution for your space
Axis
MartinLogan Stealth Series Vanquish and Axis Speakers Reviewed
The MartinLogan Stealth line of architectural speakers impressed me. Their build and component quality is significantly high. It is obvious that much thought went into the design of these speakers, and the results are ultra high-end. MartinLogan has created a quality product that will provide a proud sense of ownership. When coupled with the BalancedForce 210 subwoofer, the sum performance was greater than any one speaker's individual achievement. I used to avoid my family room... However, thanks to the addition of the Vanquish and Axis speakers, I now find myself wanting to watch movies in the family room. I would highly recommend this product if you are considering an architectural speaker solution for your space
Vanquish
MartinLogan Stealth Series Vanquish and Axis Speakers Reviewed
The MartinLogan Stealth line of architectural speakers impressed me. Their build and component quality is significantly high. It is obvious that much thought went into the design of these speakers, and the results are ultra high-end. MartinLogan has created a quality product that will provide a proud sense of ownership. When coupled with the BalancedForce 210 subwoofer, the sum performance was greater than any one speaker's individual achievement. I used to avoid my family room... However, thanks to the addition of the Vanquish and Axis speakers, I now find myself wanting to watch movies in the family room. I would highly recommend this product if you are considering an architectural speaker solution for your space
Motion Vision X
MartinLogan Motion Vision X Soundbar Review
...the Vision X offers an elevated listening experience that is notably better than what most soundbars can muster... you get what you pay for from MartinLogan. Is it three times better than a $500 model? Yes. Is it twice as good as any $800 soundbar I’ve heard? Yes. High fidelity is what sets the Vision X apart from its competition, and I have never heard another powered soundbar sound so much like a high-quality speaker system. The Vision X is a great choice for a modern living room where a full-sized stereo is not an option but high-quality sound is desired.
Motion 15
Martin Logan Motion 15 Standmount Loudspeakers
...a strong and vibrant well staged sound, with crisp and controlled treble married to a strong stable midrange – for their price and size they do a remarkable job and have a sheer enthusiasm for instruments and vocals rather than punchier electronica. They won’t ever get caught in a speed trap, but the top-end has great pace and the bottom-end doesn’t lag behind or ever seem slow, balancing nicely for a more natural presentation. Overall characterisation is slightly smooth, un-offensive and particularly pleasing in a smaller sized room. The design and finish is great and the included grills protect the delicate ribbon from little hands and is also non-offensive or detrimental to the sound.
Motion 35XT
Shining Lights
... the extra size adds a handy amount of low-end punch to what was already a refined and articulate packaged... More than the sum of its parts? Absolutely. This is one system that really will appeal to both your heart and your head... There's a richness and lovely tonality to the sound that makes music flow with an easy gait.
Dynamo 1500X
MartinLogan Motion 60XT Speaker System Review
I generally find too often that a home theater system can be riddled with poor compromises when it comes to playing music; that’s why I have completely separate systems for two-channel and multichannel listening. The MartinLogan package does a pretty convincing job of straddling that divide, working quite effectively with both music and movies when set up appropriately... With the Dynamo 1500X handling the thunderous bass rumble of each explosion, the Motion XT speakers were able to take all of the sounds of splintering wood and breaking glass and wrap them around the room in a seamless and effective way... the overall package has great appeal. “Truth in Sound,” indeed.
Motion 60XT
MartinLogan Motion 60XT Speaker System Review
I generally find too often that a home theater system can be riddled with poor compromises when it comes to playing music; that’s why I have completely separate systems for two-channel and multichannel listening. The MartinLogan package does a pretty convincing job of straddling that divide, working quite effectively with both music and movies when set up appropriately... you’re really getting a whole lot of speaker for your hard-earned money... (the FoldedMotion tweeter is) an impressive achievement in itself, giving the Motion XT speakers a decisive advantage in clarity over many conventional designs. When you couple that with the allure of the aluminum cone woofers and midrange drivers, as well as the Motion’s chic sense of styling, the overall package has great appeal. “Truth in Sound,” indeed.
Ethos
MARTIN LOGAN ETHOS REVIEW
Listening to Martin Logan again since my last audition on its bigger brother Summit X years ago, brought back many joyful moments. This is a wonderful pair of entry-level speaker from Martin Logan and I recommend readers to audition prior to settling for the mediocre speakers. They are not cheap, but am sure it will give you the lifelike sensation you yearning for in your listening room.
Motion 35XT
MARTINLOGAN MOTION 35XT STANDMOUNT LOUDSPEAKER
The MartinLogan Motion 35XT succeeds in ticking pretty much every box on the small-speaker wish list: easy to drive and easy to live with, but can really grow with your system, a sound that is detailed and open but also genuinely solid and musically convincing, and a speaker that is entertaining and informative at the same time. The perfect alternative for the high-end music lover looking for a second system or stand-in, it’s also the hair-shirt audiophile’s starter speaker par excellence – except that it might just embarrass the speakers in more than a few big, high-end systems and lacks the basic appearance so important for budget–esoteric credibility. Let’s face it, speakers this pretty (and this affordable) really shouldn’t sound this good, be this engaging, or this much fun. Like lightning striking twice in the same place, it upsets the natural scheme of things
Neolith
Vancouver 2015: Mark Levinson and MartinLogan
These are baller speakers... The soundstage is huge and all-encompassing, and literally makes you feel like you’re sitting in the front row of a concert... Plenty of dynamics... Leading edges of notes were lightning fast... Spatial imaging of every ‘whack’ on a drum’s skin was etched into the air between the speakers... I laughed several times at how enjoyable this system sounded and how it gave you absolutely no choice but to rock out with it. To me, this wasn’t hi fi per se, it was an experience like no other I’ve had from a two-way stereo. And at this price point, it should be. Performers were presented completely life-sized and exuded all the air, breath, punch and visceral individuality of a live band right in front of you.
Neolith
The "Best Of" AXPONA 2015
Once I was exposed to them, there was little doubt that they were hands-down the “Best Two Channel Sound” at the show... The Neolith’s sound was alive and shockingly large. It was perfectly balanced and transparent. Dynamic and delicious... As much fun as it was to listen to the Neoliths effortlessly deliver sonic grace, I began to wonder if listening to them was a mistake. Experiencing perfection can make everything else seem so ordinary and that becomes frustrating when perfection comes from a speaker that falls in the realm of unobtanium. Ah, whom am I kidding? I loved it. My only regret is that I didn’t have more time to spend with them.
BalancedForce 210
MartinLogan Balanced Force 210 Subwoofer
I can’t claim that the MartinLogan BalancedForce 210s are the end-alls in low-end reproduction, or that they will fool you into thinking there is an actual standup or electric bass sitting in your living room. What I can say is that they have brought me much closer to the real thing and made me a believer in subwoofing. Now that the 210s are in my listening room, my music–and not just music where bass is prominent–has taken on a new life. They have made a far greater difference in my stereo than any other component I can remember in a very long time. If you have a large room or really feel the need to hear low bass, the BalancedForce 210s are essential tools to getting the most out of your music.
Motion 35XT
MartinLogan Motion 35XT Bookshelf Speakers
The gloss-finished wooden cabinets and metal speaker grilles alone give the outward impression of a more expensive design. And of course, fantastic sonics for their price point reinforce that assessment. Used as a stereo pair, the ML 35XT speakers offer a lot of sound for the dollar."
Motion 35XT
MartinLogan Motion 35XT Loudspeakers
What I look for in a speaker is one that not only makes the full range of music I listen to sound as good as it can, but that also looks good in my home, occupies as little space as the laws of physics allow, and represents supreme value for the money. All of that is offered by the MartinLogan Motion 35XT, in addition to a natural-sounding integration of tight, truthful bass and graceful highs... I believe I’ve found what I’ve been looking for.
Motion 35XT
HRAC Gear Review: MartinLogan Motion 35XT Bookshelf Speakers
With the 35XT, MartinLogan has managed to upscale its Motion Series bookshelf speaker offerings. The new speakers play impressively loud and sound clean, with excellent detail, clear mids, and good dynamics. Imaging is about as good as I’ve experienced from bookshelf speakers, and I’ve heard some good ones in my time… its performance made me want to keep listening to music late into the night, which is what good hi-fi is all about — and it’s very much HRAC Approved.
Motion 60XT
MartinLogan Motion 60XT Floorstanding Speaker Reviewed
"These are just really easy speakers to listen to," I noted when listening... Nothing seemed artificial. Nothing seemed colored. Nothing was distracting. Most of all, the tweeter didn't sound like a certain type of tweeter; it didn't have the typical mellowness of a soft dome, nor the occasional hyped-up detail of a metal dome. It just sounded natural... the Motion 60XT is easily one of the best speakers I've tested, delivering incredibly lifelike tonality and imaging... the Motion 60XT definitely delivers the magic that audiophiles always seek but too often fail to achieve.
Neolith
Audiophile Review! MartinLogan Neolith Electrostatic Loudspeaker: “Delaware Demo Impresses EAN”
The demo was well worth my time.As an owner of MartinLogan Montis electrostatic, I can personally attest that the much-larger Neolith takes that detailed, sonic layering and dispersion and exponentially increases it by a factor of 10 — especially in a big room... the combination of the custom-designed, rear-mounted 15-inch and front-firing, 12-inch passive bass drivers delivered stunningly tight, low bass — to a loud level that perfectly matches the electrostatic panel’s balance. The Neolith’s low end is tight, forceful and imposing... If you have the cash and a big-enough room to let the speakers breathe, the MartinLogan Neoliths will reward you with hour after hour of gorgeous music. I can’t wait to hear a pair with hi-res... it is an honor to give the Neolith the EAN Stellar Sound Award, and I also selected it for the EAN 2014 Luxury Class Audio Product of The Year.
Neolith
MartinLogan Neolith Loudspeaker Review
Over the years I have had the pleasure to audition many different loudspeaker technologies and systems from the best names in the business ranging in price from hundreds of dollars to tens of thousands of dollars. Without question the Neolith ranks among the best full range speakers I’ve heard. Pair the Neoliths with the right amplification, put them in the right sized room, and you’ll have a recipe for countless evenings of musical bliss. At $80,000/pair for the Neoliths plus $50,000-$120,000 for electronics and amplification, you are talking about a serious investment for a very select audience. However, if you have the funds, love the magic of electrostatics, and want one of the best loudspeakers on the market today (not to mention serious bragging rights among your friends), then the MartinLogan Neolith deserves your urgent attention.
Motion 60XT
MartinLogan Motion 60XT Speaker Review
MartinLogan has a speaker that is wonderful for home theater and very good for music in the Motion 60XT... I imagine the Motion series is as close as we’ll get to a traditional box speaker from them with the AMT instead of a dome tweeter. The AMT excels with its speed and clarity. The dual 8” woofers provide plenty of bass...The Motion 60XT is a different approach for MartinLogan, but one that is very successful...
Neolith
MartinLogan's Big, Beautiful Neolith Debuts in Delaware
MartinLogan's Neolith is a 75-inch tall, 385-pound superspeaker... Where they went is a truly amazing speaker, with a huge, bold sound, that very clearly wowed the small group of hardcore audiophiles in attendance... They probably need about 600/700 hours before they reach their full potential. But even at this stage they are very impressive. The panel integrates well with the bass drivers. Resolution and tonality are excellent, and the dynamics are very impressive.
Neolith
What are the Best Loudspeakers in the World?
Neolith is a bold new loudspeaker, the product of an ambitious 3-year-long development process that combines the very best technology MartinLogan has to offer. Neolith features MartinLogan's largest-ever electrostatic radiating surface. Its proprietary curvilinear electrostatic transducer is allows the speaker to deliver an enveloping three-dimensional soundstage. Unique Controlled Dispersion Technology gives each transducer the ability to reproduce nearly the entire audio spectrum in any room. Neolith loudspeakers embody the MartinLogan ethos, and achieve "living sound"; revealing audio as it was originally performed.
Neolith
Martin Logan Demonstrates Neolith Speaker System
The first sounds to come out of the Neolith were sublime... The huge electrostatic panels produced a thoroughly convincing soundstage with speed and accuracy that made for a very detailed listening experience... The sense of space and depth created by the Neolith was a compelling audio illusion... I understand why Martin Logan built the Neoliths—they make a statement—and I certainly don't begrudge anyone who has the money to spend on such excellent speakers. If price were no object, I'd own a pair...
Neolith
Martin Logan’s Neolith dwarfs mere mortals with its largest electrostat ever
"The stunning piece of technology above is not the cockpit guard from an X-Wing fighter, nor some sort of teleportation device plucked from the future. No, this curious, screened contraption is the latest breakthrough from the audio gurus at Martin Logan, a new speaker called the Neolith. And that screen rising from that stout anchor of speakers at the base isn’t for show — it’s the company’s largest-ever electrostatic radiating surface."
Neolith
MartinLogan's Ambitious Neolith
I came away mighty impressed with the American company's latest offering. The speed and effortlessness normally associated with the rest of MartinLogan's line was easily audible, while their bass performance portended a truly full-range sound without any of the plodding, boomy character one might imagine such a well-endowed loudspeaker would possess... I think there will be plenty of demand for this statement loudspeaker.
Neolith
This high-end speaker costs the same as a Mercedes Benz CLS - The Audiophiliac is shaken and stirred
The Neoliths's huge sound field projected forward into the room and well out to the sides of the speakers, so with my eyes closed I couldn't tell where the sound was coming from. Soft-to-loud dynamics were tremendous, and the bass power from the Neoliths' front 12-inch (30.4cm) carbon fiber woofer, and rear-mounted 15-inch (38.1cm) aluminum woofer were truly visceral in their impact... The proof is in the listening, and even a cursory audition of the Neolith reveals its extraordinary performance capabilities... The Neolith is a statement product, designed to advance the state of the art of sound reproduction
Montis
MartinLogan Montis
The bass flows into the midrange and vice versa as if you are listening to one drive unit, not two different technologies. In fairness to MartinLogan, the company nailed this some time ago, especially with the Summit X, but this brings that fluidity across the bandwidth to the Montis level, and if you know how difficult that is, you also know how much respect it deserves. There wasn’t a single plot hole here; the bass is fast enough to keep pace with the panel and when correctly dialed for the room, the sound is seamless.”
BalancedForce 212
MartinLogan BalancedForce 212 subwoofer
The BalancedForce 212s are so flexible that I can imagine them—used in almost any room, and with almost any speaker—restoring the tactile impact and low-end reach that other subs usually leave by the door... Whether or not you have MartinLogan speakers to pair them with, I strongly, strongly recommend the BalancedForce 212. It's definitely not a tubby thumper, and no imagination is needed, because nothing is missing.
Passage
MartinLogan Passage
This in-wall speaker is a solid value because it offers great sound quality and good help and support options. The MartinLogan Passage comes from a well-regarded company, and it's quality only serves to verify the manufacturer's reputation.
Summit
MartinLogan Summit Loudspeakers Reviewed
The listener is treated to a large, full-range soundstage, full of accurately detailed and placed instruments and vocals while the speaker simply disappears.
Abyss
MartinLogan Abyss Subwoofer
The great thing about the Abyss is that if you do set it higher, you won’t be forced to suffer higher levels of distortion, because MartinLogan has managed to keep distortion very low, so rather than hearing woolly, indistinct bass, you hear clean, incisive bass notes, and when there are several bass instruments playing together, you’ll be able to hear each instrument quite clearly— the sounds don’t collapse together into an amorphous ‘mass’ of sound.
Abyss
MartinLogan Feature powered speaker and Abyss subwoofer
The Abyss easily kept up with the quintet of Features. On my reference mothership flyover - the opening of Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones - it reproduced the spaceship's deep rumbling with no audible trace of distortion. Even many much larger subs struggle with this passage.
Vantage
MartinLogan Vantage Hybrid Electrostatic Loudspeaker Reviewed
The Vantage possesses a rich, full-range natural sound that is comparable to more expensive MartinLogan offerings at a fraction of the cost....The powered woofer of the Vantage goes a long way in giving the speaker a true full-range sound
Vantage
Martin Logan Vantage review
factor in everything these speakers do well, including top-class stereo imaging, and we reckon many will prefer their sound to moving-coil alternatives. High-end hi-fi should sound magical, and when on song that's what the Vantages deliver.
Vista
MartinLogan Vista Hybrid Electrostatic Loudspeaker Reviewed
The Vista's compact footprint and stylish good looks make it a suitable loudspeaker for a variety of living situations and tastes...possessing a wonderfully open, colorless and natural midrange with surprisingly taut bass capabilities.
Source
MARTINLOGAN SOURCE SPEAKER
The Source’s extraordinary resolution lets you hear more of the sound embedded in your CDs and LPs. You hear subtle details most box speakers gloss over, such as the way John Lennon, when he was in the Beatles, doubled his vocals, or subliminal cues that let you know whether a given recording’s reverberation was natural or digitally created.
Source
Home Reviews Audio visual Hi-fi and audio Hi-fi and AV speakers MartinLogan Source review MartinLoga
The Source may not be what it says on the tin, but by any of the usual measures, it is a ‘proper’ MartinLogan. It’s a real thoroughbred: very neat and tidy with considerable refinement and polish and there are no gimmicks
Fresco i
MartinLogan unveils a wall-mountable speaker system aimed at AV nuts
The Fresco i is a remarkable speaker, delivering an exceptional level of flexibility for those who wish to create a stylish system for AV use with the option of wall-mounting, but without compromising sound quality.
Fresco i
MartinLogan Fresco i On-Wall Speaker System
Features the clean, detailed, high-resolution sound quality typical of MartinLogan Nice complement to a flat-panel or slim-profile big screen Will appeal to music and movie enthusiasts
Descent i
MartinLogan Descent i Subwoofer Reviewed
The Descent i improves upon its formidable predecessor and is an excellent subwoofer. I was particularly impressed with its flexibility and musicality. The subwoofers connection options will allow easy integration of one or more subwoofers into either dedicated stereo systems, home theater systems or both
Depth i
MartinLogan Depth i Subwoofer Reviewed
It is truly remarkable how MartinLogan has packed so many features and performance into such a unique and stylish cabinet, making the Depth i a must-audition subwoofer for any music or movie enthusiast.
Abyss
MartinLogan Feature powered speaker and Abyss subwoofer
Used on its own or with the company's Abyss subwoofer, Martin Logan's Feature speaker brings a new excitement to on-wall audio...audiophiles will probably prefer this system to any other on-wall rig - both because of its sound quality and because it's an original and exotic take on what has become a predictable product category.
Spire
MartinLogan Spire Floor-standing Electrostatic Hybrid Speakers
MartinLogan's new Spire electrostatic hybrid speakers are fabulous in my book. They play loud for their size, with great detail in the music, and the distortion profile seems to be primarily second order, which is pleasant rather than irritating as it would be if it were primarily odd-ordered.
Spire
MartinLogan Spire Hybrid Electrostatic Loudspeaker Reviewed
The Spire's CLX influenced panel produces some of the most accurate and natural midrange and high frequencies of any MartinLogan design to date...The Spire's relatively compact size is an added bonus for the full-bodied, rich sound it produces, making the Spire ideal for medium to large venues.
Spire
MartinLogan Spire Loudspeakers
MartinLogan's Spire is a visually stunning loudspeaker with a big, open sound to match. It did not, however, sound exaggerated or over the top in any way, and had few sonic compromises. If you think a hybrid electrostatic loudspeaker isn't for you, give the Spire a listen
CLX: 25th Anniversary CLX CLX Art
Girls, Shoes and Speakers
The extra level of resolution provided by the CLX brings you so much closer to the music, providing an immersive field of sound that takes you somewhere special.
CLX: 25th Anniversary CLX CLX Art
The Speaker They Said They'd Never Build
It's this sense of completeness, the way that everything you get is presented as part of a single, coherent and contiguous whole that makes the CLXs so special; that and the fact that they do so without reducing the music, the musicians or their range of colours
CLX: 25th Anniversary CLX CLX Art
MartinLogan CLX Electrostatic Loudspeakers Reviewed
CLX's are everything I could've hoped for and more. They exceeded my aural expectations in ways I was prepared for having owned the older CLS'. These are not an update, no sir, the CLX are a whole new animal, one that if you're lucky enough to let them out of the cage, will astound you with their sonic beauty and grace but be able to maul you with their bass. Seriously, I can think of no other speaker I'd rather own right now than the CLX's
CLX: 25th Anniversary CLX CLX Art
Martin Logan's new CLX From Hi-Fi World
...what Martin Logan have achieved with the CLX is impressive; they are a near perfect exponent of the art. Technically and subjectively their tonal balance is convincing, sound from the Mylar film is unobstructed by the stators for unrivalled insight, detail retrieval and clarity, bass power is plentiful and maximum volume very high..A meticulously crafted electrostatic that's free from traditional limitations, this is one of the very best loudspeakers money can buy.
Dynamo 700
MartinLogan ElectroMotion 5.1 loudspeaker review
The depth and agility of the Dynamo sub is a joy to behold, too, providing a solid bass bed without overdoing it...this 5.1 array will blow you away. That’s what it did to me.
Dynamo 1000
MARTINLOGAN DYNAMO 1000W REVIEW
The MartinLogan Dynamo 1000w is a top-notch performer in nearly every regard, but we were especially pleased with its musicality. This is one of those few subwoofers that can nimbly navigate the divide between the nuanced music performance and explosive movie tracks and successfully meet the demands for both. Additionally, its ability to maintain its integrity at both low and high output levels makes it a suitable option for those with small and large rooms alike.
Dynamo 700
MartinLogan Dynamo 700 Subwoofer
Not only did the Dynamo 700 give me true full-range sound, it had a pinpoint curative effect on the response curves of the partnered speakers: When I’d set it to fix only what needed fixing, it did, and then stepped out of the way to let the Snells and Motion 12s sing. Pinpoint cures. I like that in doctors, too. Highly recommended!
Dynamo 700
Martin Logan Dynamo 700w 10-inch Wireless Powered Subwoofer - Review
The Martin Logan Dynamo 700w combines very flexible installation options, with both front or down firing configuration as well as wired and wireless connectivity, with good performance. If you are looking for a good subwoofer for either as a companion for the Martin Logan Motion Vision sound bar or if you are looking for a subwoofer to add to your existing system, definitely give the 700w consideration.
Summit X
Peak Power
Fabulous hybrid electrosiatic loudspeaker that fits into even medium-sized rooms, can be tuned to suit and gives a sound that is unmatched for quality. Stunning
Summit X
MARTINLOGAN SUMMIT X LOUDSPEAKER (HI-FI+)
The MartinLogan Summit X is one such product, delivering reference-grade performance that you’d struggle to match at double the price. This could spell the end of monkey coffins for many listeners. Go hear now!
Summit X
MartinLogan Summit X Loudspeakers
The Summit X is the latest step in MartinLogan’s ongoing quest for electrostatic perfection...When these speakers make their special magic, they’ll likely astound and emotionally move even the most experienced and hardened audiophile.
Summit X
MartinLogan Summit X Speakers
No matter what kind of music you like to listen to, the Summit X will deliver the goods. The main strength of the Summit X is that it throws a huge soundfield in all directions, giving the listener a very immersive experience. This is the MartinLogan magic at its best. These are speakers that you will respond to strongly
Motion LX16
MartinLogan Motion 15 / LX16 Bookshelf Speaker Review
Martin Logan seems to have hit a nice balance with the LX16s, the first speakers of their kind from Martin Logan, there is a lot to like here. If you really want the sound of Martin Logan’s electrostats, but want something in a smaller form factor, then look no further, go out and buy a pair of these. If you are starting to build a 2.1 or 5.1 system, the LX16s are at least worth a good listen.
Motion LX16
MARTIN LOGAN MOTION LX16 REVIEW
I will say that I have become somewhat addicted the sound of the LX16 and find my mind referencing back to that sound with every speaker I listen to now...The LX16 are absolutely worth a listen. In a market already flooded with over-achieving bookshelf speakers, the LX16 manage to stand apart from the rest and for that, we recommend them.
Motion FX
Review: MartinLogan EM-ESL, EM-C2 and EM-FX2 Speakers
I think the EM-ESL is one of the best bargains going in an audiophile music speaker. It gives audiophiles all the things most of us seem to want (huge soundstaging and a dramatic presentation) and all the things we should want but sometimes neglect (like neutral tonal balance and natural sound).
Motion FX
MartinLogan ElectroMotion Loudspeaker Reviewed
MartinLogan ElectroMotion loudspeakers are not only an incredible value but an incredible loudspeaker system. I've encountered no speaker at or even a few ticks above the ElectroMotion's asking price that possess the same transparency, articulation, speed and natural tone. When adequately powered, the breadth in which the ElectroMotions render a soundstage is stunning and their dynamic capabilities all but crush previous, affordable MartinLogan designs.
Motion C
MARTINLOGAN ELECTROMOTION ESL 5.1-CHANNEL SPEAKER SYSTEM
We consider MartinLogan’s ElectroMotion ESL surround system to be an overachiever of the first rank. It offers very serious high-end sound quality for only a little more money than some mid-fi systems cost. For many listeners, then, the quest for upper-tier sound will begin and end right here
Motion C
MartinLogan ElectroMotion Loudspeaker Reviewed
MartinLogan ElectroMotion loudspeakers are not only an incredible value but an incredible loudspeaker system. I've encountered no speaker at or even a few ticks above the ElectroMotion's asking price that possess the same transparency, articulation, speed and natural tone. When adequately powered, the breadth in which the ElectroMotions render a soundstage is stunning and their dynamic capabilities all but crush previous, affordable MartinLogan designs.
Motion C
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The MartinLogan ElectroMotion’s usual approach to speaker design pays dividends with a movie performance that’s simply out of this world. Insightful detail reproduction, authoritative speech, a seamlessly immersive soundstage, rock-solid bass, tight integration… you name it, this system excels at it.
Motion C
Review: MartinLogan EM-ESL, EM-C2 and EM-FX2 Speakers
I think the EM-ESL is one of the best bargains going in an audiophile music speaker. It gives audiophiles all the things most of us seem to want (huge soundstaging and a dramatic presentation) and all the things we should want but sometimes neglect (like neutral tonal balance and natural sound).
Ethos
MartinLogan Ethos Electrostatic Hybrid Loudspeakers
Great looks, advanced engineering, beautiful fabrication by craftspeople in the US, reasonably pricing and musical beguilement — the Ethos shows how MartinLogan’s concerted efforts in introducing novel technologies have paid off in terms of addressing the electrostatic design’s various inherent Achilles’ heels. For starters, the speaker certainly excels at explosive bass crescendos; the ample in-built power and high-quality dynamic drivers (and passive radiators) see to that
Ethos
MartinLogan Ethos Loudspeakers Review
All in all, the MartinLogan Ethos are a lot more user friendly than many typical floorstanders I have lived with. Freedom from driver and cabinet colorations makes any the considerations above hardly worth noting, and they are on my personal shopping wish list. I found them to be the most capable of music makers. I can’t recommend an audition highly enough. Be warned, however, you'll have a hard time getting out of your mind the virtues ESLs bring to the table. The MartinLogan Ethos is a best buy if there ever was one
Ethos
Martin Logan Ethos loudspeaker review
Martin Logan’s XStat panel in the Ethos is probably the best electrostatic driver I have ever heard, and this alone hoists it way up above most other loudspeakers...It is for those who want obvious and extended deep bass, the dramatic sonic purity of a top quality electrostatic and a standard of design and finish high enough to grace a modern home.
Ethos
MartinLogan Ethos Hybrid Electrostatic Speakers
I think MartinLogan has a real winner of a speaker in the Ethos. My respect for them grows each and every day. I believe that life is short and you should go all in when you can...Give them a try; you will probably agree with me that they perform far better than speakers costing much, much more.
Ethos
MartinLogan Ethos Loudspeaker Review
The Ethos is an exceptional speaker and a bargain at its price. This speaker does so much, so well, it’s incredible. It does so much, at such high standards; excellent integration of woofer to panel, seamless and world-class midrange and treble, excellent soundstage and a most articulate, clear, transparent sound while at the same time, being sweet, musical, life-like, and musically engaging. And the tonal balance is also spot-on.
Ethos
MartinLogan Ethos Loudspeakers
The Ethos’s low end took me completely by surprise. For the first couple of months I hadn’t even looked at the speaker’s specifications, and so was unaware that its front-firing woofer was being augmented by a downward-firing passive radiator. Again and again I caught myself looking up at the speakers (I often read while listening to music) when a particularly low and well-defined bass note slammed through my room.
Motion 12
MartinLogan Motion 12 7.1 Loudspeaker System Review
Music just flows through this system. Effortlessly. Detail galore with a very smooth top end. You can crank this system very loud...The MartinLogan Motion 12 7.1 loudspeaker system, however, is worth every single cent of its asking price
Motion 12
MartinLogan Motion Speaker System Reviewed
I was impressed by just how comfortable these speakers were playing at high volumes, and in fact often sounded better at these levels. If you want a home theater and music system to rock on a budget, these are speakers to seriously check out. Their high efficiency and low impedance help them maximize output from receivers, allowing one to have the volume and dynamics found in truly great home theaters and music systems at a budget price.
Motion 10
MARTINLOGAN MOTION 5.1-CHANNEL SURROUND SYSTEM (TPV 91)
MartinLogan has hit a home run with the Motion system, pure and simple. It is a compact, well made, and attractively finished surround sound speaker system that can fit into spaces where larger systems simply will not work. But most importantly, the Motion system preserves MartinLogan’s sonic “family values,” meaning that it offers clarity, subtlety and nuance combined with an unexpectedly vibrant, full-bodied sound.
Motion 6
MartinLogan Motion 262 Home Theater Speaker System Review
Truth be told, the system performs so well in so many respects that I find myself expecting too much of it at times, comparing the speakers to those costing two, three, five times as much. The slight relative throatiness of Motion 6 sticks with me in a way it definitely shouldn't for a system at this price point, because for the most part, the Motion Series speakers simply don't sound like speakers at this price point. Their clarity is exceptional, their ability to disappear into a room (sonically speaking) is uncanny, and their value is unrivaled.
Motion 4
MartinLogan Motion 10 / 8 / 4 / Dynamo 1000 Home-Theater Speaker System
Folks, the Motions are the real deal. It doesn't take a special speaker to do movies, but it does take a special speaker to belly up to the musical bar and turn a CD into a genuine musical experience.
Motion 4
MartinLogan Motion Speaker System Reviewed
I was impressed by just how comfortable these speakers were playing at high volumes, and in fact often sounded better at these levels. If you want a home theater and music system to rock on a budget, these are speakers to seriously check out. Their high efficiency and low impedance help them maximize output from receivers, allowing one to have the volume and dynamics found in truly great home theaters and music systems at a budget price.
Motion 4
The MartinLogan Motion 4
If we are going to get more people excited about the world of HiFi, this is definitely what we need a lot more of. I am very happy to award MartinLogan one of our Exceptional Value Awards for 2010...the Motion 4’s are worthy of the MartinLogan name on the box.
Crescendo
Review: MartinLogan Crescendo Wireless Speaker
The Crescendo is a very appealing product... And those who are serous about audio will love the neutrality and overall sound quality of the Crescendo... Definitely a way swankier take on the usual wireless speaker. And it looks really cool, too.
Crescendo
MartinLogan Crescendo Wireless Music System
The elegant Crescendo tabletop music system will bring any room to life with crisp, clear, full-bodied sound. If you’re looking for a flexible solution for high-quality casual listening and aren’t worried about an expansive soundstage, the Crescendo delivers the goods. It doesn’t come cheap, but you have to remember you’re also getting a work of art that you’ll be proud to display.
Motion 35XT
MartinLogan Motion 35XT Loudspeaker - Sweet and Lowdown
Imaging, on the other hand, was exceptional... startling in their movement and clarity... The 35XT proved its mettle to my ears. It managed to strike a canny musical balance. An impressive achievement, to say the least... only the ML has the virtue of its sweet tweet, and offers such a high level of overall transparency and musicality. The 35XT is a worthy heir to the proud tradition at MartinLogan.
Motion 60XT
MartinLogan Motion 60XT Tower Speaker Review
The strengths included great imaging, excellent bass and midbass presentation… The speakers would do very well in a home theater setup, as they have great dynamic range and integrate well with subwoofers… All and all they are a well-built, elegant speaker worthy of audition.
Crescendo
MartinLogan Crescendo Wireless Speaker System Review
The Crescendo sure is one superb performing, sexy audio system. You’ll be hard-pressed to get better performance in such a sleek-looking package... Setup is a breeze and it’s tightly integrated in with Apple’s ecosystem. It has input and integration options galore that you simply won’t find in other solutions. Add a wired or wireless subwoofer to the Crescendo and you have an unbelievable full range setup for music and home theater. In fact, when paired with a quality sub, like MartinLogan’s own Dynamo models, you’ll be hard-pressed to find any better sounding all-in-one system... the Crescendo is a superb effort by MartinLogan and deserves an audition if you’re in the market for a wireless speaker system.
Crescendo
WOW! MartinLogan's Crescendo
Though the MartinLogan Crescendo has a winning combination of sound quality, build quality and ease of use, it’s a truly fun experience. Thanks to its wide range of connectivity, anyone can plug in, whether literally or wirelessly and be enjoying their music in seconds. And enjoy it you will.”
Dynamo 700w
MartinLogan ElectroMotion - Other Speakers Design and Performance
This coherence is key to its success – the EM-C2, EM-FX2s and Dynamo all fuse tightly with no differences in tone, which is impressive considering how the electrostatic panels work in such a different way to the cones and Folded Motion tweeters used elsewhere... Insightful detail reproduction, authoritative speech, a seamlessly immersive soundstage, rock-solid bass, tight integration… you name it, this system excels at it.
Dynamo 700
MartinLogan Dynamo 700 Subwoofer
Not only did the Dynamo 700 give me true full-range sound, it had a pinpoint curative effect on the response curves of the partnered speakers: When I’d set it to fix only what needed fixing, it did, and then stepped out of the way to let the Motion 12s sing. Pinpoint cures. I like that in doctors, too. Highly recommended!
Dynamo 700w
Martin Logan Motion Vision Soundbar and Dynamo 700W Subwoofer
MartinLogan’s Vision, especially when supported by the Dynamo 700w sub, makes a very worthy solution. It won’t produce the broad sound-stage of a “real” system, nor genuine surround sound ambience or effects. But it comes close enough, and its impressive accuracy and detail in the playback of voices and instruments warrant close listening — even by an audiophile.
Motion Vision
Martin Logan Motion Vision Soundbar and Dynamo 700W Subwoofer
MartinLogan’s Vision, especially when supported by the Dynamo 700w sub, makes a very worthy solution. It won’t produce the broad sound-stage of a “real” system, nor genuine surround sound ambience or effects. But it comes close enough, and its impressive accuracy and detail in the playback of voices and instruments warrant close listening — even by an audiophile.
Dynamo 700w
Martin Logan Dynamo 700w 10-inch Wireless Powered Subwoofer - Review
The Martin Logan Dynamo 700w combines very flexible installation options, with both front or down firing configuration as well as wired and wireless connectivity, with good performance... definitely give the 700w consideration.
Dynamo 700w
MartinLogan ElectroMotion 5.1 loudspeaker review
The depth and agility of the Dynamo sub is a joy to behold, too, providing a solid bass bed without overdoing it, but turn it off and you’ll find the EM-ESLs’ own woofers offer fantastic depth on their own. Throw the EM-C2’s wonderfully clear speech reproduction into the mix, which injects words with presence and subtle nuance, and you have a very accomplished performance.
Montis
Audiophile Speaker Review! MartinLogan Montis Electrostatic Loudspeaker
Without a doubt, the MartinLogan Montis is one of the most accurate and revealing loudspeakers I have ever heard in 21 years of reviewing audio gear. The stereo image, low-level detail, sonic info spread across the soundstage is absolutely jaw dropping on 24-bit or DSD high-resolution audio. With the combination of the digital crossover and an ultra-fast woofer, the bass speed matches the rest of the frequencies perfectly above 30 Hz. This is the kind of speaker an audiophile lives for. Bring on the EAN Stellar Sound Award!
Montis
MartinLogan Montis loudspeaker
If ever there was a model to break down the negative stereotypes of electrostatic loudspeakers, it must be the MartinLogan Montis. With a small footprint, and taking up only a modest amount of visual space in the room, the Montis can be driven effectively by solid-state or tubed amplifier... has very good bass extension (courtesy of its hybrid design), can be played quite loudly, and doesn't require you to listen with your head locked in a virtual vise. In the right system and with the right recordings, a pair of Montises can aurally transport you to the concert hall, or the musicians to your room.
ElectroMotion C2
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Effects emerge from every part of the room, making it nigh-on impossible to tell where one speaker ends and another begins. This coherence is key to its success – the EM-C2, EM-FX2s and Dynamo all fuse tightly with no differences in tone, which is impressive considering how the electrostatic panels work in such a different way to the cones and Folded Motion tweeters used elsewhere.
ElectroMotion FX2
MartinLogan ElectroMotion - Other Speakers Design and Performance
Effects emerge from every part of the room, making it nigh-on impossible to tell where one speaker ends and another begins. This coherence is key to its success – the EM-C2, EM-FX2s and Dynamo all fuse tightly with no differences in tone, which is impressive considering how the electrostatic panels work in such a different way to the cones and Folded Motion tweeters used elsewhere.
ElectroMotion C2
Review: MartinLogan EM-ESL, EM-C2 and EM-FX2 Speakers
I think the EM-ESL is one of the best bargains going in an audiophile music speaker. It gives audiophiles all the things most of us seem to want (huge soundstaging and a dramatic presentation) and all the things we should want but sometimes neglect (like neutral tonal balance and natural sound). If stereo music listening is your priority, I highly recommend these. And you can add the EM-C2, the EM-FX2 and the subwoofer of your choice for those occasional nights when you want to relax with a movie instead of digging deep into your music collection.
ElectroMotion FX2
Review: MartinLogan EM-ESL, EM-C2 and EM-FX2 Speakers
I think the EM-ESL is one of the best bargains going in an audiophile music speaker. It gives audiophiles all the things most of us seem to want (huge soundstaging and a dramatic presentation) and all the things we should want but sometimes neglect (like neutral tonal balance and natural sound). If stereo music listening is your priority, I highly recommend these. And you can add the EM-C2, the EM-FX2 and the subwoofer of your choice for those occasional nights when you want to relax with a movie instead of digging deep into your music collection.
ElectroMotion ESL
Review: MartinLogan EM-ESL, EM-C2 and EM-FX2 Speakers
I think the EM-ESL is one of the best bargains going in an audiophile music speaker. It gives audiophiles all the things most of us seem to want (huge soundstaging and a dramatic presentation) and all the things we should want but sometimes neglect (like neutral tonal balance and natural sound). If stereo music listening is your priority, I highly recommend these. And you can add the EM-C2, the EM-FX2 and the subwoofer of your choice for those occasional nights when you want to relax with a movie instead of digging deep into your music collection.
ElectroMotion ESL
MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL Loudspeaker
...this MartinLogan does bring a good taste of the open, free sounding and agile quality of electrostatic technology, and the ElectroMotion ESL has undoubted stature and presence in the room... t has an open, crisp sound that’s transparent and well detailed. It covers the transition from bass box to open panel mid and top pretty well... Taken overall, this design successfully addresses the several issues presented by a compact electrostatic hybrid concept and deserves recommendation.
ElectroMotion ESL
MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL Speaker Review
The MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL Hybrid Electrostatic Loudspeaker... is a speaker I can highly recommend... A versatile speaker, the EM-ESL runs clean-clean-clean, handles dynamic material with ease, and can basically deliver any kind of music with transparency even at generous volume levels. Driver/crossover integration is excellent and frequency response is lively and accurate.
ElectroMotion ESL
$6,000 Recommended Two-Channel Stereo System
With the ElectroMotion you can step into the exact same ESL technology used in their $25k/pr CLX loudspeakers for much, much less. When properly setup these speakers have very clear highs, an airy sound quality and excellent imaging... In addition to superb sound quality, these speakers are visually striking, especially for anyone who has never seen an ESL speaker before.
ElectroMotion FX2
MartinLogan ElectroMotion 5.1 loudspeaker review
...what really seals the deal is the way the system creates such a seamlessly enveloping sound, thanks to the EM-ESL’s dipole design and the EM-FX2’s wide dispersion. From my listening position it felt like there wasn’t a single area of the room left untouched by sound, flooding the no-man’s land between the front and rear speakers with precise, tangible effects. And when called for, sounds glide from speaker to speaker without you ever knowing where one ends and another begins. Stunning.
ElectroMotion C2
MartinLogan ElectroMotion 5.1 loudspeaker review
...what really seals the deal is the way the system creates such a seamlessly enveloping sound, thanks to the EM-ESL’s dipole design and the EM-FX2’s wide dispersion. From my listening position it felt like there wasn’t a single area of the room left untouched by sound, flooding the no-man’s land between the front and rear speakers with precise, tangible effects. And when called for, sounds glide from speaker to speaker without you ever knowing where one ends and another begins. Stunning.
ElectroMotion ESL
MartinLogan ElectroMotion 5.1 loudspeaker review
...what really seals the deal is the way the system creates such a seamlessly enveloping sound, thanks to the EM-ESL’s dipole design and the EM-FX2’s wide dispersion. From my listening position it felt like there wasn’t a single area of the room left untouched by sound, flooding the no-man’s land between the front and rear speakers with precise, tangible effects. And when called for, sounds glide from speaker to speaker without you ever knowing where one ends and another begins. Stunning.
ElectroMotion ESL
MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL Loudspeakers
The ElectroMotion ESL is the gateway product to MartinLogan’s more expensive electrostatic designs, and it’s easy to hear why they’ve stubbornly stood by the design... the ElectroMotion isn’t perfect, but its qualities are manifest to my ears. There is no other product like it at or near its price. I suspect that many listeners who hear it will then find more traditional speaker designs to be irrelevant.
ElectroMotion ESL
Editor’s Choice: Martin Logan ElectroMotion ESL Speaker Review
MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL speakers do the near-impossible: They make people who don’t normally care about speakers suddenly start to care... their thin, sandwiched-panel design bring an amazing crispness and sound quality to whatever you pump through them. We love them so much, we gave them a Geek Beat Editor’s Choice Award.
ElectroMotion FX2
MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL 5.1-Channel Speaker System (TPV 109)
Consider this speaker system if: You want all the sonic goodies: resolution, definition, blazing transient speeds, nuances galore, neutral tonal balance and the ability to play at satisfying volume levels... We consider MartinLogan’s ElectroMotion ESL surround system to be an overachiever of the first rank. It offers very serious high-end sound quality for only a little more money than some mid-fi systems cost. For many listeners, then, the quest for upper-tier sound will begin and end right here, and even jaded audiophiles accustomed to ultra-premium-priced gear will marvel at the sophisticated sound this system delivers.
ElectroMotion C2
MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL 5.1-Channel Speaker System (TPV 109)
Consider this speaker system if: You want all the sonic goodies: resolution, definition, blazing transient speeds, nuances galore, neutral tonal balance and the ability to play at satisfying volume levels... We consider MartinLogan’s ElectroMotion ESL surround system to be an overachiever of the first rank. It offers very serious high-end sound quality for only a little more money than some mid-fi systems cost. For many listeners, then, the quest for upper-tier sound will begin and end right here, and even jaded audiophiles accustomed to ultra-premium-priced gear will marvel at the sophisticated sound this system delivers.
Dynamo 1000
MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL 5.1-Channel Speaker System (TPV 109)
Consider this speaker system if: You want all the sonic goodies: resolution, definition, blazing transient speeds, nuances galore, neutral tonal balance and the ability to play at satisfying volume levels... We consider MartinLogan’s ElectroMotion ESL surround system to be an overachiever of the first rank. It offers very serious high-end sound quality for only a little more money than some mid-fi systems cost. For many listeners, then, the quest for upper-tier sound will begin and end right here, and even jaded audiophiles accustomed to ultra-premium-priced gear will marvel at the sophisticated sound this system delivers.
ElectroMotion ESL
MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL 5.1-Channel Speaker System (TPV 109)
Consider this speaker system if: You want all the sonic goodies: resolution, definition, blazing transient speeds, nuances galore, neutral tonal balance and the ability to play at satisfying volume levels... We consider MartinLogan’s ElectroMotion ESL surround system to be an overachiever of the first rank. It offers very serious high-end sound quality for only a little more money than some mid-fi systems cost. For many listeners, then, the quest for upper-tier sound will begin and end right here, and even jaded audiophiles accustomed to ultra-premium-priced gear will marvel at the sophisticated sound this system delivers.
ElectroMotion ESL
MartinLogan ElectroMotion review
The MartinLogan ElectroMotion’s usual approach to speaker design pays dividends with a movie performance that’s simply out of this world. Insightful detail reproduction, authoritative speech, a seamlessly immersive soundstage, rock-solid bass, tight integration… you name it, this system excels at it.
ElectroMotion ESL
Martin Logan ElectroMotion ESL – Review
I must say that I fell in love with these speakers and I hope that one day I will own a pair of my own. They became a reference for me in many departments. I felt that the Martin Logan ElectroMotion ESL could easily beat speakers more than twice or even triple their price. I even felt like they have some very strong points compared to >25$k speakers. They are really something special and they deserve all of your attention.
ElectroMotion ESL
MOTION SENSING . . .
It’s hard not like a loudspeaker such as this. The things it does well, it does brilliantly, and they’re a vital part of the musical transmission chain – tonal accuracy, spatial imaging, transient speed, microdynamics... the new ElectroMotion raises the game for a hybrid of this price. Overall then, the Electromotion is a superb and relatively affordable (in the context of high end, at least) new loudspeaker.
ElectroMotion ESL
MartinLogan ElectroMotion Loudspeaker Reviewed
the MartinLogan ElectroMotion loudspeakers are not only an incredible value but an incredible loudspeaker system. I've encountered no speaker at or even a few ticks above the ElectroMotion's asking price that possess the same transparency, articulation, speed and natural tone. When adequately powered, the breadth in which the ElectroMotions render a soundstage is stunning and their dynamic capabilities all but crush previous, affordable MartinLogan designs.
ElectroMotion ESL
ElectroMotion ESL
Martin Logan's ElectroMotion ESL are speakers that invite us on exciting musical travels... They generate an unusually live atmosphere and, within a decent sweet spot, very precise imaging and exacting depth layering embedded within an above-average dimensional scale. Tonally well balanced and subjectively seamless, the stats combine silky highs, a detailed dynamic midband and articulate if not ultimately voluminous bass. It's a terrific choice for music lovers hoping to feast on an arrestingly involving presentation...
ElectroMotion ESL
MartinLogan’s ElectroMotion ESL
I’m still stunned that a company can manufacture a speaker this good... if there’s a more exciting loudspeaker out there at this price, I certainly haven’t heard it.
ElectroMotion FX2
MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL Speaker System
The sound of the ESL is blissfully light and sweet and offers a near-transcendental listening experience. It’s that rare gem of a speaker that sparkles with a luster that becomes more and more enticing the longer you listen to it. Combined with the EM C2, EM FX2s, and a Dynamo 1000, it makes one of the finest-performing, most entertaining, drool-worthiest $5,000 home theater speaker systems you can buy…
Dynamo 1000
MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL Speaker System
The sound of the ESL is blissfully light and sweet and offers a near-transcendental listening experience. It’s that rare gem of a speaker that sparkles with a luster that becomes more and more enticing the longer you listen to it. Combined with the EM C2, EM FX2s, and a Dynamo 1000, it makes one of the finest-performing, most entertaining, drool-worthiest $5,000 home theater speaker systems you can buy…
ElectroMotion C2
MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL Speaker System
The sound of the ESL is blissfully light and sweet and offers a near-transcendental listening experience. It’s that rare gem of a speaker that sparkles with a luster that becomes more and more enticing the longer you listen to it. Combined with the EM C2, EM FX2s, and a Dynamo 1000, it makes one of the finest-performing, most entertaining, drool-worthiest $5,000 home theater speaker systems you can buy…
ElectroMotion ESL
MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL Speaker System
The sound of the ESL is blissfully light and sweet and offers a near-transcendental listening experience. It’s that rare gem of a speaker that sparkles with a luster that becomes more and more enticing the longer you listen to it. Combined with the EM C2, EM FX2s, and a Dynamo 1000, it makes one of the finest-performing, most entertaining, drool-worthiest $5,000 home theater speaker systems you can buy
Mikros 90
MartinLogan Mikros 90 Reference On-Ear Headphones Review
making these headphones one of the best for very detailed music listening. These are professional headphones so they are quite different compared to a pair of Monster headphones, or Beats. In terms of audio quality, the Mikros 90 caters more towards those who enjoy detailed music, and like to listen to the highs and mids of a song, rather then commercially tuned music that is usually very bass heavy... The Mikros 90 also has excellent noise-cancellation, allowing for a great listening experience even in noisy public places. If this sounds like your style of cans, you can’t really go wrong...
Mikros 90
MartinLogan Mikros 90 On-Ear Headphones
... they have given us a delicate, light weight, easy to drive headphone... I believe they will find some happy owners with this design. The sound is balanced, full, and dynamic, playing at high levels with ease and never fatiguing... the Mikros 90 are certainly worth checking out if you want something with a more sophisticated, neutral sound than the ever popular Beats by Dre.
Mikros 90
The Sexy Martin Logan Mikros 90
The Mikros is a very interesting pair of headphones and managed to impress me on many levels... Martin Logan brings an interesting new approach and style to the market with these headphones. So if you care for the looks, crisp & detailed treble, transparency and are not into heavy bass, but still punchy and tight bass, give them a listen.
Motion 15
Ribbon Development
This is a speaker to choose with your musical heart... the mid-treble integration and smoothness is first rate and it drives rooms well. The finish and appearance are excellent. Buy this one with your heart and sit back to enjoy its exuberant musical talents.
Motion 15
MartinLogan Motion 15 Loudspeaker (Hi-Fi+)
Agile, communicative, competent and complete, what’s not to like? There’s a few exciting new compact monitors appearing at present; MartinLogan’s Motion 15 could just be the surprise package that upsets the applecart. Buy, enjoy and even if you upgrade later, keep them for that rainy day; they’re guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
Motion 15
MartinLogan Motion 15 / LX16 Bookshelf Speaker Review
The Folded Motion Tweeter, perforated metal grill, and over sound quality are evidence of this balance. Martin Logan seems to have hit a nice balance with the [Motion 15s], the first speakers of their kind from Martin Logan, there is a lot to like here. If you really want the sound of Martin Logan’s electrostats, but want something in a smaller form factor, then look no further, go out and buy a pair of these. If you are starting to build a 2.1 or 5.1 system, the [Motion 15s] are at least worth a good listen.
Motion 15
Martin Logan Motion 15
A pretty face and practical too – what’s not to like?... We really [like] the Motion 15s. Their delicate, detailed and agile performance impresses us, and they’re great fun to listen to.
Mikros 90
Martin Logan Mikros 90 Review
Martin Logan successfully imports its signature approach to treble to the Mikros 90, and it is a treat for the ears... The Mikros 90 managed to shine brilliantly and scintillate when necessary, but they never got too sassy up top. Even our brightest recordings never pushed these headphones to the point of sounding abrasive or sharp.
Mikros 70
MartinLogan Mikros 70 Review: Fancy Speaker Sound Shrunken Down to a Pair of Dots
Full-bodied sound in a lightweight comfortable package... We're very fond of these little guys... The Mikros 70 sound excellent, and the design of the buds themselves is elegant.
Mikros 70
MartinLogan Mikros 70
Electrostatic speakers are famous for their rich bass and an excellent, life-like reproduction of audio that creates a great sense of space. It's hard to do that with an in-ear pair, but the Mikros micros 70 at least still delivers its refined response without a hint of distortion.
Mikros 70
Martin Logan Mikros 70
...we had these in our ears while working on other tasks in the office – and there were plenty of occasions when we were compelled to stop and simply listen to the music... So, it’s a four-star verdict for the Martin Logan Mikros 70 headphones. We like everything about them...
BalancedForce 212
MartinLogan BalancedForce 212 Subwoofer
The BF212 is one of those rare subwoofers that can be described as essential. It delivers uncompromised bass with clarity, accuracy, and an utter lack of colorations. Once it’s been tuned to a room with ML’s Perfect Bass Kit, there’s a high likelihood that you’ll never need another sub. Never… it is my judgment that the BalancedForce 212 is in a class with the best subs available to the home-audio enthusiast. The BF212 is one for the short list -- it’s required listening for anyone who’s dead serious about the low end. Highly recommended.
Motion SLM XL
MartinLogan Motion SLM-XL Floorstanding Speaker
“… the Motion SLM-XL speakers are the best-sounding on-wall speakers I've heard at or anywhere near their price. The speaker's versatility for use as a center channel and/or surround -- as well as its ability to be placed on the wall, desktop, or floor -- make it a superb value. If you are looking for a great pair of low-profile speakers to match with your flat-panel TV, you owe it to yourself to take the SLM-XLs for a spin and see if they're right for you.
Motion Vision
MartinLogan Motion Vision Soundbar Review
In my opinion, the Vision is a superb soundbar that gets many things right. It can go loud, sounds great, looks modern, and has a surprising amount of bass. It really shines when listening to music, but is no slacker when watching movies either. Still, I kept coming back to its musicality, which was far beyond any other soundbar I have heard... If you are looking for a soundbar that can turn your non-believer friends into cult-like fanatics about soundbars, the Vision might be your answer. You no longer have to choose between great sound with a dedicated 2.1 system or great looks with a soundbar, the MartinLogan Motion Vision gives you the best of both worlds.
Motion Vision
MartinLogan Motion Vision Soundbar
With the Motion Vision, MartinLogan demonstrates that the words “soundbar” and “high-end” can be synonymous. And while a “bar” won’t replace a true surround system, the Vision gives installers an exciting, no-compromise offering in this popular category.
Motion Vision
Big Sound for Small Spaces: 4 Sound Bars Reviewed
Close your eyes while the Motion Vision is playing and it's easy to forget you're listening to a single 40-inch speaker. Even in a medium-sized room, this soundbar packed an auditory wallop comparable to systems three times its size... But it wasn't just this soundbar's brute force that impressed. Unlike plenty of other units I've tested, dialogue in movies and TV shows was always balanced, uncolored, and crystal clear. Throw in a satisfyingly wide soundstage and you have a truly rare thing in the soundbar world -- a speaker that sounds fantastic regardless of the source.
Motion Vision
MartinLogan Motion Vision Sound Bar Review
Simply put, the MartinLogan Motion Vision is a terrific over-achiever of a sound bar. It is simultaneously eloquent and muscular, as adept at delivering the subtle nuances of your favorite music as well as it is blowing your hair back during a raucous movie scene. While there are other strong options in the high-end sound bar space, the Motion Vision distinguishes itself by offering some of the cleanest, most accurate high-frequency response available.
Motion Vision
Martin Logan Motion Vision Sound Bar - Review
I was impressed with the quality of the audio provided by the Martin Logan Motion Vision. The power output is sufficient for both small and medium size rooms and the clarity and detail at the mid and high frequencies served both movie and music listening well... I highly recommend that if you are shopping for a sound bar and have the opportunity to give the Motion Vision a listen, it is well worth your time and consideration.
Motion Vision
MartinLogan Motion Vision Soundbar Reviewed
Not only has MartinLogan built a soundbar in the form of the Motion Vision, they've arguably built the best soundbar I have heard yet... The Motion Vision's build quality is superb, looking every bit as high-end a product as anything MartinLogan has made to date. Its sonic capability is also unparalleled, as it possesses the scale and definition of a set of discrete loudspeakers, yet manages to confine that sound to a single cabinet... I can say that the Motion Vision from MartinLogan is the first soundbar that I would personally consider buying. At the very least, it represents my new benchmark by which all others will be judged.
Motion Vision
MartinLogan Motion Vision Soundbar
The audience for this product doesn’t want either the configuration or the hassles of a formal component system. They’re looking for a way to get many of the benefits of a real system without its complexities. In short, they’re looking for a workaround. And this is one magnificent workaround. There are few affordable systems that do what this system—and its pleated tweeters—do best.
Motion 30
MartinLogan Motion 40 and Motion 30 Review
The thing I love most about the Motion 40s and Motion 30 in my surround system...is how revealing they are, without being punishing... Amazingly, with even the most action-packed sequences, the Motion 30 never suffers due to its size, and in fact it holds its own with center channels way, way larger. Dialogue clarity is fantastic, integration with the rest of the system is simply superb, and dispersion is (almost) perfect... So needless to say, I love them, especially for the price.
Motion 40
MartinLogan Motion 40 and Motion 30 Review
The thing I love most about the Motion 40s and Motion 30 in my surround system...is how revealing they are, without being punishing... The Motion 40s especially do an amazing job of delivering the increased dynamics and superior high-frequency sparkle of the high-res download, yet managed to do so without making the CD rip sound bad in the slightest. That’s an impressive trick, to say the least... So needless to say, I love them, especially for the price.
Dynamo 1000
MartinLogan Motion 40 Speaker System
Match the Motion 40s with a Motion 30 center channel, a pair of Motion 15 monitors for the surrounds, and the Dynamo 1000 subwoofer, and you have the makings for one of the most phenomenally cohesive, startlingly immersive home theater systems you can buy... the Dynamo 1000’s extremely powerful bass output shook with great authority and heft without being boomy... there was a constant low, foreboding rumble that the Dynamo 1000 maintained impeccably... Marvelous, MartinLogan. Absolutely marvelous.
MartinLogan Motion 40 Speaker System
This system is so sublime and so thoroughly enthralling that it feels miserly to limit the description to super-premium. The MartinLogan Motion 40 system is one of those rare products that comes along in which every aspect construction, physical appearance, emotional appeal, etc. is so ideally matched in its expression to one another that the finished whole transcends the category that the parts would have normally put it in. This system has that special essence of completeness that’s extremely difficult to find at any price. Marvelous, MartinLogan. Absolutely marvelous.
Motion 30
MartinLogan Motion 40 Speaker System
This system is so sublime and so thoroughly enthralling that it feels miserly to limit the description to super-premium. The MartinLogan Motion 40 system is one of those rare products that comes along in which every aspect construction, physical appearance, emotional appeal, etc. is so ideally matched in its expression to one another that the finished whole transcends the category that the parts would have normally put it in. This system has that special essence of completeness that’s extremely difficult to find at any price. Marvelous, MartinLogan. Absolutely marvelous.
Motion 40
MartinLogan Motion 40 Speaker System
This system is so sublime and so thoroughly enthralling that it feels miserly to limit the description to super-premium. The MartinLogan Motion 40 system is one of those rare products that comes along in which every aspect construction, physical appearance, emotional appeal, etc. is so ideally matched in its expression to one another that the finished whole transcends the category that the parts would have normally put it in. This system has that special essence of completeness that’s extremely difficult to find at any price. Marvelous, MartinLogan. Absolutely marvelous.
Dynamo 700w
MartinLogan Motion SLM On-Wall Loudspeakers and Dynamo 700w Subwoofer
I could easily listen to the Dynamo 700w all day long... MartinLogan’s Dynamo 700w should be on your short list -- this little wunderkind slays anything in its class that I’ve heard. My review would not be complete without a mention of MartinLogan’s attention to detail: They provide everything you need to set up this home-theater system with ease. All in all, an easy recommendation.
Motion SLM
MartinLogan Motion SLM On-Wall Loudspeakers and Dynamo 700w Subwoofer
I see it as a gateway speaker to the MartinLogan brand... it’s one of the best wall-mounted speakers I’ve reviewed. They’re beauties to look at, with a high-gloss finish to match that of any flat-panel TV. The Folded Motion Tweeter is more refined than those used in other wall-mounts I’ve heard, and the Motion SLMs produced much better depth of image than other on-walls... All in all, an easy recommendation.
Summit X
MartinLogan Summit X
The key point is that a planar transducer is able to synthesize the impression of a height perspective with reasonable realism, whereas a small midrange or mid-woofer driver tends to collapse image size to a tidy point within the soundstage. Perhaps it’s a personal preference or a question of being within one’s comfort zone, but when I kick back to enjoy the music it’s far easier for me to accept the Summit’s version of reality. No subwoofers need apply. I’ve had no interest in complicating matters with an external subwoofer. And why should I with bass extension approaching 20Hz and superlative midbass dynamics. My enthusiasm for the Summit X has not diminished over the past several years. Speakers have come and gone, but it is still one of the main pillars of my reference system, and in my estimation, a classic in the making.
Summit X
MARTIN LOGAN SUMMIT X LOUDSPEAKER REVIEW
For me, Martin Logan’s biggest XStat panel is a tour-de-force of loudspeaker engineering – one that works every bit as well as they claim, measurement and listening show. You simply cannot get better clarity than this, you can’t get a more even sound free from phasiness and you’ll never hear violin sounding as it is meant to, except from this big XStat panel. It’s line source nature paints up a massive sound stage, one on which images are pin sharp. Again, I’ve never heard better – and I cannot imagine being able to… Loudspeakers don't get much better than this
Montis
MartinLogan Montis Reserve Series Electrostatic Hybrid Loudspeaker
The Montis is one of a tiny handful of the finest speakers I’ve ever been privileged to review and one of the finest I’ve ever heard regardless of design, type, complexity, or price… the Montis is capable of doing some things I’ve never heard bettered by any speaker regardless of size, price, or design. One thing that makes it very special, however, is how dramatically lifelike it can sound because of the way it’s prioritized its sonic and musical goals in just the right order and proportions, while minimizing or eliminating inevitable compromises and trade-offs… if I had room enough for another set up, the Montis would be on the shortest of short lists.
Montis
Panel Games
The beauty of the MartinLopgan Montis is the absence of vice. Contrary to what some ageing punk rockers might believe, that doesn’t make it boring – the true and upstanding performance, unsullied by deviant behaviour of its mechanical bits, means you simply get closer to the music. No bad thing, surely? If you’re looking for a ‘character speaker’ then this isn’t it. If you want a big box to make everything sound loud and proud, larger than life and better than the original recording, then move on. Instead, the Montis gives an altogether more rarefied pleasure, the satisfaction of having something that takes you right into the recording, in all its beauty.
Stage X
MartinLogan Stage X Electrostatic Hybrid Center Channel Speaker
Being a huge fan of electrostatic speakers, I have always been worried about dealing with the center channel, because there weren't any electrostatic center channel speakers available that covered the high frequencies as well as the midrange. I didn't have the opportunity to test the original Stage version of this speaker, but I can say that the Stage X is one superb-sounding center channel, with everything above 450 Hz being covered by flat panel speaker technology. Having the ESL portion in the midrange is a definite plus, as this is the most important region of the audible spectrum
Montis
MartinLogan Montis and StageX Speaker Review
The MartinLogan Montis Hybrid Electrostatic Loudspeakers can rightfully be expected to perform exceptionally as stereo music listening speakers, and they do. Mated with the StageX center channel speaker, they can form the heart of a smashing fine home theater system. I can report without reservation that these speakers are excellent choices for either type of duty… The user who wishes for a quick setup will get very good results. And the user seeking audio perfection will find few loudspeaker “tools” to work with like the Montis at anywhere near the price range that are more likely to please.
Stage X
MartinLogan Montis and StageX Speaker Review
The MartinLogan Montis Hybrid Electrostatic Loudspeakers can rightfully be expected to perform exceptionally as stereo music listening speakers, and they do. Mated with the StageX center channel speaker, they can form the heart of a smashing fine home theater system. I can report without reservation that these speakers are excellent choices for either type of duty… The user who wishes for a quick setup will get very good results. And the user seeking audio perfection will find few loudspeaker “tools” to work with like the Montis at anywhere near the price range that are more likely to please.
Dynamo 1500X
Martin Logan Dynamo 1500X Subwoofer Review
Virtually everyone has heard the phrase "you can't have your cake and eat it too"... With a subwoofer that saying generally holds true when talking about size versus depth/extension; a small subwoofer can't possibly produce significant amounts of deep bass, can it? In the case of Martin Logan's new Dynamo 1500X the answer would be Yes, you can have your cake and eat it too. The cabinet is not at all large -- even for an acoustic suspension subwoofer with a 12" driver, let alone one with a 15" driver -- yet the depth and composure it's capable of is simply amazing… It's not inexpensive, but it is certainly capable of some impressive bass. The 'Dynamo' name proved to be apt, that's for sure. With the flattest frequency response I've measured in a long time, this Martin Logan subwoofer is one very impressive unit.
Dynamo 1500X
MartinLogan Dynamo 1500X Subwoofer Review
This was my first hands on experience with a MartinLogan subwoofer and the Dynamo 1500X left me with a good impression of their product line… the 1500X also never drew any attention to itself with bad noises or ever seemed to be in any trouble no matter what was sent to the input jack. The 1500X is absolutely rock solid in that sense. It does what it can without fuss and doesn’t kill itself attempting to reproduce what it cannot… a very compact, sealed offering and yet it still manages to meet the required output thresholds to receive the Audioholics Bassaholic Large Room rating. It is one of the smallest subwoofers to be able to do so.
Crescendo
MartinLogan Crescendo Premium Wireless Speaker System Reviewed
...the Crescendo would look right at home in Don Draper's office, with its gorgeous piano gloss or walnut veneer cabinet and its striking mix of curves and angles...The toed-out Folded Motion tweeters go a long way toward creating a wide, spacious sound from such a relatively compact enclosure...I'm going to seriously pout when I have to ship it back to the manufacturer.
Theos
MartinLogan Theos ESL Speakers Review
For $5,000/pr there are a lot of great speaker options on the market, but none quite like the Theos. The look of the speakers screams "high end" and they are sure to amaze anyone who has never seen an ESL speaker.
Motion 40
MartinLogan Motion 40 Loudspeakers Reviewed
...the Motion 40s really do perform above their price point. If you enjoy clean, highly articulate highs and mids, these are going to make you smile.
Ethos
MartinLogan Ethos Loudspeakers Review
…[no competitors] can match the Ethos in purity of the midrange, texture, and insight into the overall performance. The Ethos excelled in providing cues to performer spacing of performers and superb dynamics. Very few other designs can compete with the coherence and transient speed of ESLs.
Montis
A Case of Bass, MartinLogan Montis Loudspeaker
A new Vojkto-designed 24-bit DSP crossover enables a far better match between woofer and panel than ever before...The bass playing here is subtle, seldom taking center stage. Yet the additional texture supplied by the Montis keeps the bass in the center of the pocket, right where it belongs, allowing the listener to forget about it and providing a better foundation for the music...the increased clarity in the lower register permits more midrange detail to shine through.
Theos
Martin Logan Theos Hybrid Electrostatic Speakers
The speed and transparency that their electrostatic panel seemed to offer compared to a conventional box speaker was always enchanting, and unlike many other speakers of similar designs, they played well without a massive amplifier and with rock and roll music.
Motion Vision
MartinLogan Motion Vision Sound Bar Review
Simply put, the MartinLogan Motion Vision is a terrific over-achiever of a sound bar. It is simultaneously eloquent and muscular, as adept at delivering the subtle nuances of your favorite music as well as it is blowing your hair back during a raucous movie scene.
Dynamo 1000w
MartinLogan Dynamo 1000w Review
This is one of those few subwoofers that can nimbly navigate the divide between the nuanced music performance and explosive movie tracks and successfully meet the demands for both.
Motion Vision
Introduction to the Motion Vision Soundbar
…the Motion Vision provided deep, rich sound comparable to some of the best bookshelf speakers I have had the pleasure to audition...If you are in the market for a new sound bar and sound/style are high on you list of priorities, I recommend that you envision this one!
Motion 40
MartinLogan Motion 40 Loudspeakers
The Motion 40 is an exciting speaker, due in no small part to its upfront sound, meaty bass, and clear highs.
Mikros 70
MartinLogan Mikros 70 Earphones
The Mikros 70s' detail and clarity are excellent...[they] deliver a sonic balance that strives to please, regardless of musical selection or driving equipment.