The Official Martin Logan Speakers Thread - Page 8 - Blu-ray Forum

Goat1 · 06-14-2012, 05:06 PM

They are made in Canada now.. Every other speaker is practically made in China. The ESL's are an awesome speaker.

ACMutd · 06-18-2012, 08:20 AM

Motion10's are 119.99$ with this code at Newegg
EMCYTZT1771

Edit: Free Shipping and Each not Pair.

yellowlt4 · 07-01-2012, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ACMutd

Motion10's are 119.99$ with this code at Newegg
EMCYTZT1771

Edit: Free Shipping and Each not Pair.

I was never a fan of the ML sound but a few months ago I needed some entry level speakers for my down stairs living room and opted to buy a pair of these and a Dynamo sub and I am very impressed for the money. Obviously no match for my Aerial Acoustics in my theater room but for ~$250 a pair delivered they are impressive.

Goat1 · 01-02-2013, 04:22 PM

Time to get this thread back from the dead.. What are you guys running for ML's?
Post pics also

Slickman · 01-03-2013, 01:35 PM

Hey Goat, what is your opinion on the Martin Logan speakers you have vs Mirage speakers? My current setup is in my sig and I'm going to upgrade to 2 EM ESL's, the C2 center, and 2 FX2 surrounds.

richteer · 01-03-2013, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goat1

Time to get this thread back from the dead.. What are you guys running for ML's?
Post pics also

I have a pair of ML Spires as my main speakers. For photos, see the link in my signature.

Goat1 · 01-03-2013, 06:00 PM

Do it! When paired with the right receiver,like the Onkyo 818,it sounds awesome! I'm definitely keeping this setup! I'm going to get the FX2's in the near future. Not sure if I want to mount them on the sides or corner mount them in the rear. When you purchase the ESL's.. You get a free Dynamo 700 wireless sub also.

Slickman · 01-04-2013, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goat1

Do it! When paired with the right receiver,like the Onkyo 818,it sounds awesome! I'm definitely keeping this setup! I'm going to get the FX2's in the near future. Not sure if I want to mount them on the sides or corner mount them in the rear. When you purchase the ESL's.. You get a free Dynamo 700 wireless sub also.

How is the EM-C2? Can you compare it to other centers you've heard, especially Mirage since that's what I'll be upgrading from. Thanks

Spurrier Sucks · 01-04-2013, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slickman

How is the EM-C2? Can you compare it to other centers you've heard, especially Mirage since that's what I'll be upgrading from. Thanks

Whatever his opinion is now will change in a week... or less.

Just playing Goat.

Slickman · 01-04-2013, 02:55 AM

I was also wondering if I should get the Motion 30 or the C2. It's weird because on their website it shows the Motion 30 as being 80 x 80 for dispersion and the C2 as being 80 x 30? Also the Motion 30 has 2 5.5" aluminum cone drivers and the C2 has 2 5.25" paper cone drivers. I think the C2 having the Folded Motion XT tweeter and larger cabinet puts it over the top though. I'm still debating on if I should get 2 Motion 40's for fronts or 2 Electromotion ESL's. I loved how the electrostatic speaker sounded but I didn't like that there's a very small sweet spot for them. I'm not sure if the Motion 40's have this same characteristic and I'm also not sure if the Motion 40's would blend well with the C2 and FX2 because the 40's don't have the XT tweeter like the other 2 speakers do. Anyway, I ordered one FX2 for now and I'm supposed to receive it tomorrow. I'm going to order one component at a time until I have the whole system. I'm just really on the fence as to whether to get the 40's or the ESL's.

Goat1 · 01-04-2013, 07:22 PM

Honestly,the motion 40's started to grow on me,but the ESL's transparency is awesome. They sound so lifelike and live,while the 40's are in your face,but those have nice punch down low.
Absolutely get the C2 over the motion 30. The C2 is bigger and is built to disperse a wider sound stage. There are other centers that are excellent. The Mirage C2 is outstanding,as is Aperions grand Verus center. If you use height speakers like I do for dialog,it renders better centers mute.
Also,when set up correctly the ESL's have a wider sweet spot than you would think. But,I'm usually the only one listening or with my gf. I'm absolutely satisfied with the ML setup I have..
Spurrier,I know your joshin me,its all good

But I'm keeping these..

pentatonic · 01-04-2013, 07:34 PM

So when do we get pics Goat?

Goat1 · 01-05-2013, 05:26 PM

You can have pics today if you can deal with the spaghetti mess of cables I have going on right now..

Slickman · 01-05-2013, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goat1

You can have pics today if you can deal with the spaghetti mess of cables I have going on right now..

Do you have 2 setups, a Mirage one and a Martin Logan one? Can you compare the 2?

Waboman · 01-05-2013, 06:04 PM

Sometimes I forget this thread is here.

For awhile I've been thinking about putting my center channel back on it's OEM stand. But the thought of running Audyssey again has not excited me. I think this weekend I'll give it a go... or maybe not. I dunno yet.

Center with stand:

Center without stand:

Slickman · 01-05-2013, 06:06 PM

How is Audyssey with electrostatic speakers? Does it get good readings considering the fact that they're sweet spot lasers?

Waboman · 01-05-2013, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slickman

How is Audyssey with electrostatic speakers? Does it get good readings considering the fact that they're sweet spot lasers?

Audyssey is quite good with the Logans. My Logans are almost 6' tall and don't have much of the traditional sweet spot associated with ESLs.

pentatonic · 01-05-2013, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waboman

Sometimes I forget this thread is here.

For awhile I've been thinking about putting my center channel back on it's OEM stand. But the thought of running Audyssey again has not excited me. I think this weekend I'll give it a go... or maybe not. I dunno yet.

Center with stand:

Center without stand:

damn that's a sexy center

. It does look even better on the stand, I say go for it, Audyssey isn't that long to run and I doubt it would change that much.

Waboman · 01-06-2013, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pentatonic

damn that's a sexy center

. It does look even better on the stand, I say go for it, Audyssey isn't that long to run and I doubt it would change that much.

Finally got the center channel back on her stand. The pics don't capture it, but she looks pretty intimidating.

Will run Audyssey today. Maybe. Had to be up by 8am for a basketball tournament. Played for the championship. Need more coffee.

A little blurry.

sandman922 · 01-06-2013, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waboman

Finally got the center channel back on her stand. The pics don't capture it, but she looks pretty intimidating.

Will run Audyssey today. Maybe. Had to be up by 8am for a basketball tournament. Played for the championship. Need more coffee.

A little blurry.

that's one impressive looking center

06-18-2012, 08:20 AM	#142
ACMutd Expert Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Lothlórien Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:146 DVD collection:13 PS3 collection:4	Motion10's are 119.99$ with this code at Newegg EMCYTZT1771 Edit: Free Shipping and Each not Pair. PSN:skibum529 - Feel free to add me Last edited by ACMutd; 06-18-2012 at 08:23 AM.

01-02-2013, 04:22 PM	#144
Goat1 Power Member Member since:Jan 2012 Home Theater Gallery:6	Time to get this thread back from the dead.. What are you guys running for ML's? Post pics also Onkyo 818 Emotiva XPA-3 Panasonic 60ST50 Plasma Martin Logan EM ESL's Martin Logan EM C2,Motion 4's for height spkrs. Martin Logan EM FX2's soon :) Def Tech SR 8040's Power Sound XV 15

01-03-2013, 01:35 PM	#145
Slickman Active Member Member since:Jan 2011 Blu-ray collection:58	Hey Goat, what is your opinion on the Martin Logan speakers you have vs Mirage speakers? My current setup is in my sig and I'm going to upgrade to 2 EM ESL's, the C2 center, and 2 FX2 surrounds. TV: LG 55" LHX Blu-Ray Player: PS3 Game Consoles: Xbox 360 Elite, PS3 Slim Receiver: Denon AVR-4311ci Speakers: Martin Logan Electromotion ESL fronts, Martin Logan Electromotion C2 center, and 2 Martin Logan Electromotion FX2's in 5.1(2 more FX2's coming soon for 7.1) Subwoofer: SVS PB12-Plus

01-03-2013, 06:00 PM	#147
Goat1 Power Member Member since:Jan 2012 Home Theater Gallery:6	Do it! When paired with the right receiver,like the Onkyo 818,it sounds awesome! I'm definitely keeping this setup! I'm going to get the FX2's in the near future. Not sure if I want to mount them on the sides or corner mount them in the rear. When you purchase the ESL's.. You get a free Dynamo 700 wireless sub also. Onkyo 818 Emotiva XPA-3 Panasonic 60ST50 Plasma Martin Logan EM ESL's Martin Logan EM C2,Motion 4's for height spkrs. Martin Logan EM FX2's soon :) Def Tech SR 8040's Power Sound XV 15

01-04-2013, 02:55 AM	#150
Slickman Active Member Member since:Jan 2011 Blu-ray collection:58	I was also wondering if I should get the Motion 30 or the C2. It's weird because on their website it shows the Motion 30 as being 80 x 80 for dispersion and the C2 as being 80 x 30? Also the Motion 30 has 2 5.5" aluminum cone drivers and the C2 has 2 5.25" paper cone drivers. I think the C2 having the Folded Motion XT tweeter and larger cabinet puts it over the top though. I'm still debating on if I should get 2 Motion 40's for fronts or 2 Electromotion ESL's. I loved how the electrostatic speaker sounded but I didn't like that there's a very small sweet spot for them. I'm not sure if the Motion 40's have this same characteristic and I'm also not sure if the Motion 40's would blend well with the C2 and FX2 because the 40's don't have the XT tweeter like the other 2 speakers do. Anyway, I ordered one FX2 for now and I'm supposed to receive it tomorrow. I'm going to order one component at a time until I have the whole system. I'm just really on the fence as to whether to get the 40's or the ESL's. TV: LG 55" LHX Blu-Ray Player: PS3 Game Consoles: Xbox 360 Elite, PS3 Slim Receiver: Denon AVR-4311ci Speakers: Martin Logan Electromotion ESL fronts, Martin Logan Electromotion C2 center, and 2 Martin Logan Electromotion FX2's in 5.1(2 more FX2's coming soon for 7.1) Subwoofer: SVS PB12-Plus Last edited by Slickman; 01-04-2013 at 03:09 AM.

06-14-2012, 05:06 PM	#141
Goat1 Power Member Member since:Jan 2012 Home Theater Gallery:6	They are made in Canada now.. Every other speaker is practically made in China. The ESL's are an awesome speaker.

01-04-2013, 07:22 PM	#151
Goat1 Power Member Member since:Jan 2012 Home Theater Gallery:6	Honestly,the motion 40's started to grow on me,but the ESL's transparency is awesome. They sound so lifelike and live,while the 40's are in your face,but those have nice punch down low. Absolutely get the C2 over the motion 30. The C2 is bigger and is built to disperse a wider sound stage. There are other centers that are excellent. The Mirage C2 is outstanding,as is Aperions grand Verus center. If you use height speakers like I do for dialog,it renders better centers mute. Also,when set up correctly the ESL's have a wider sweet spot than you would think. But,I'm usually the only one listening or with my gf. I'm absolutely satisfied with the ML setup I have.. Spurrier,I know your joshin me,its all good But I'm keeping these.. Onkyo 818 Emotiva XPA-3 Panasonic 60ST50 Plasma Martin Logan EM ESL's Martin Logan EM C2,Motion 4's for height spkrs. Martin Logan EM FX2's soon :) Def Tech SR 8040's Power Sound XV 15

01-04-2013, 07:34 PM	#152
pentatonic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Montreal, Canada Blu-ray collection:569 Blu-ray reviews:6 Hardware reviews:1 Trading Score:158	So when do we get pics Goat?

01-05-2013, 05:26 PM	#153
Goat1 Power Member Member since:Jan 2012 Home Theater Gallery:6	You can have pics today if you can deal with the spaghetti mess of cables I have going on right now.. Onkyo 818 Emotiva XPA-3 Panasonic 60ST50 Plasma Martin Logan EM ESL's Martin Logan EM C2,Motion 4's for height spkrs. Martin Logan EM FX2's soon :) Def Tech SR 8040's Power Sound XV 15

01-05-2013, 06:04 PM	#155
Waboman Blu-ray Prince Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Terraforming planet Wabo Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:345 Trading Score:3	Sometimes I forget this thread is here. For awhile I've been thinking about putting my center channel back on it's OEM stand. But the thought of running Audyssey again has not excited me. I think this weekend I'll give it a go... or maybe not. I dunno yet. Center with stand: Center without stand: My HT Setup It looks good on you though We've got a blind date with destiny... and it looks like she's ordered the lobster

01-05-2013, 06:06 PM	#156
Slickman Active Member Member since:Jan 2011 Blu-ray collection:58	How is Audyssey with electrostatic speakers? Does it get good readings considering the fact that they're sweet spot lasers? TV: LG 55" LHX Blu-Ray Player: PS3 Game Consoles: Xbox 360 Elite, PS3 Slim Receiver: Denon AVR-4311ci Speakers: Martin Logan Electromotion ESL fronts, Martin Logan Electromotion C2 center, and 2 Martin Logan Electromotion FX2's in 5.1(2 more FX2's coming soon for 7.1) Subwoofer: SVS PB12-Plus

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