Summit X is HERE! Official brochure from MartinLogan

[TomDac]

Hey guys.. Here's the official brochure for the Summit X. I made it into a jpg for space considerations.. I'm sure there will be more to follow.

[TomDac]

Summit X will start shipping next week. ML corporate website will be updated very soon.

[twich54]

Nice ! I'm looking forward to hearing it, hopefully when Overture has their "M/L" event they will have both the CLX and the new Summitt !!

[Feltran]

I'm sure that it will sound fantastic, but I was expecting more from it, considering how much more than the Spire it costs.

[sleepysurf]

Hah! Looks like they listened to our advice re longer spikes to allow more vertical tilt adjustments!

IMHO, it remains to be seen/heard if there really is a significant sonic improvement, or mainly cosmetics. Hope there will be some new dealers in FL to replace Tweeter/Sound Advice.

[amey01]

Hope there will be some new dealers in FL to replace Tweeter/Sound Advice.

I just hope there will be *A* dealer in Queensland. No such luck - I'll have to wait 'till I fly to Sydney before I hear this one...

[Feltran]

IMHO, it remains to be seen/heard if there really is a significant sonic improvement, or mainly cosmetics.

What cosmetic changes? Based on these couple of pictures, the only appearance difference I can discern between the Summit X and the Summit are the spikes.

[C.A.P]

Just my opinion but You Summit owners got the shaft. What a poor thing to do to you guys.(no Upgrade) Be glad you have a world class speaker but ML sure is showing lack of design and research on this one. Yes , It may sound better, but the Spire does too, At damn near 1/2 the cost, ! A crossover change and you have a new speaker! With out the capability of any upgrades to the original speaker.
Sure it may sell to the people who cant use the CLX as of room constraints but the Spire will take care of that at a far better cost ! Hey even if you need a sub its still a good bit cheaper!

[User211]

Maybe it should have been called the Summit Y. Geddit? Not a very ML loyal statement, but I think what Chris just said has more than an element of truth.

[twich54]

It may sound better, but the Spire does too, At damn near 1/2 the cost, ! A crossover change and you have a new speaker! With out the capability of any upgrades to the original speaker.
Sure it may sell to the people who cant use the CLX as of room constraints but the Spire will take care of that at a far better cost ! Hey even if you need a sub its still a good bit cheaper!

Chris my initial thoughts are somewhat the same but I will let my ears perform the final judgement. For now here's what we do know.....

Spire and Summitt 'X' both share the same ESL panel (unless 'spar' placement is different on Summitt)

Spire and Summitt both utilize 'Vojtko crossover topology'

Spire utilizes one 10" bass driver crossed over to ESL panel @ 320 hz

Summitt utilizes two 10' bass drivers crossing over @ 270 hz

Untill my ears tell me differently, me thinks I made a good choise in my Spire's, given the presence of my DD-15 already in my system.

[Bernard]

Guys, why pass judgement before you hear the things?

One thing I find irritating about their ads is their mentioning the "Vojtko" crossover. "Vojtko" is just the name of the guy who designed it; they don't tell us what's special about it.

[User211]

Guys, why pass judgement before you hear the things?

Because it seems reasonable given the perceived scope of the changes?

What kind of a name is Votjko anayway?

[Gordon]

I wonder if I can buy just the spikes?

Gordon

[aliveatfive]

My two cents: CAP hit the nail on the head. I was a very early adopter and I feel the way he describes. From appearances only, it's hard to imagine what could not be added in an upgrade package. I'm all for change, but a BMW dealer will give you some trade in value for your old BMW. ML dealers (at least the ones I deal with) either will not take trades or offer such little money, they are not feasible. Audiogon is a PITA as is packing those things to be shipped. I think we're scr_wed!

[urskog]

Hah! Looks like they listened to our advice re longer spikes to allow more vertical tilt adjustments!

Yes they are adjustable from -1 to +11 degrees, said to ease room placement from what I'm told.