How much is a Martin Logan?

How much is a Martin Logan?

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This item MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL Hybrid Electrostatic Loudspeaker (Black, Each)
Customer Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars (50)
Price $1,249.98
Sold By Audio Advisor, Inc.
Item Dimensions 22 x 12 x 56 inches

Where is Martin Logan?

Headquarters: Lawrence, Kansas MartinLogan’s North American manufacturing facility is located in Mississaugua, Ontario where our electrostatic speakers are hand-built by a highly-trained team of manufacturing specialists.

How do electrostatic speakers sound?

Electrostatic loudspeakers make use of a large, thin metal plate between two parallel screens. An amplified audio signal is impressed onto the screens, polarizing the metal sheet, and the resulting electrostatic force creates a motion of the sheet, producing a sound wave.

Does McIntosh make speakers?

Since 1970, the McIntosh Acoustic Engineering team has been dedicated to creating home audio speakers capable of reproducing a live musical performance as accurately as possible. Designing a great loudspeaker is as subjective as it is technical.

How do ESL speakers work?

An electrostatic loudspeaker uses a thin plastic diaphragm residing between two perforated metal sheets (the grids or stator plates). The audio signal is applied to the grids out of phase. While one grid causes the diaphragm to push, the other causes it to pull, thus moving air and creating sound.

Is MartinLogan owned by Paradigm?

Venerable Canadian audio brands Paradigm, Anthem, and MartinLogan have been sold back to a familiar name. Original founder Scott Bagby, along with John Bagby, have announced the purchase of Paradigm Electronics, Anthem Electronics, and MartinLogan Loudspeakers, effective May 10, 2019.

Are MartinLogan speakers any good?

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.

What are the disadvantages of electrostatic speakers?

Disadvantages. Typical disadvantages include sensitivity to ambient humidity levels and a lack of bass response, due to phase cancellation from a lack of enclosure, but these are not shared by all designs.

Where are McIntosh turntables made?

McIntosh has since earned a reputation for quality components built largely by hand at its factory in upstate New York. Although speakers, turntables, and music streamers all roll down the assembly conveyors, audio aficionados most revere the warm sound of the company’s amplifiers.

When did MartinLogan start making the ethos speakers?

MartinLogan officially started production in 1983. They have worked continuously to overcome the disadvantages of electrostatic technology while enhancing the advantages of the technology. Their efforts have produced a number of patents and trademarks. These MartinLogan exclusives provide an excellent overview of the Ethos speakers.

Why does the Martin Logan Ethos have no bass?

The main reason is that Martin Logan choose not to produce bass from their electrostatic panel (except in the large CLX), but from the small box that supports it, in which there is a conventional bass unit that works below 375Hz. That makes the Ethos a hybrid electrostatic, unlike Quads and the bigger Kingsounds.

Is the ethos speaker a good value for money?

“The Ethos is an exceptional speaker and a bargain at its price. This speaker does so much, so well, it’s incredible.

How tall is the Martin Logan ethos subwoofer?

What you get with the Ethos is Martin Logan’s top quality XStat electrostatic panel, mated to a powered subwoofer, in a room-friendly package. Although standing almost 5ft tall each unit weighs 19kgs, or 42lbs, so once in place they are not immovable like some top quality monitors.