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I purchased in Sept 2011 a pair of Martin Logan Spires :music: The first few months was difficult during break in period but have to say I still amazed at sound quality of these speakers and how seamless the panel is from woofer section:rocker: Even when rocking out the volume in high 90s...

There is sticky for serial numbers but seems not too work with my speakers? serial number shows SPVH for first 4 letters... Hope these are new production and not really old. Dan

Which ML subwoofers are built in North America now? Would ML subs be considered better match to ML electrostatics compared to JL Audio subs? In some recordings seem to miss my Velodyne subwoofer but want either JL audio or ML subwoofer... Would would you go with? Would 2 subs be to much for 10...

I now have Spires just past 5 ft from back wall ( guessing 5.2 inches ) and I added some room treatment. See photo with this post. Glare & brightness nearly all gone ))))) Did not do area rug as I have habit of just getting up and dancing in front of speakers when good song )))))) Starting to...

When the Spires shut off after no music playing for a while, speakers make small popping noise / not loud. I find this annoying. Right after this noise lights go out on speakers ( both small led on front + M on top of back. This never happened when using Ethos. Also takes speakers few seconds...

I just got home from work, short time ago and as every day, check Apple sites for news:apple: Very sad about this news:(:( For me not normally feel affected by the death of famous people - and it's because I don't care, it's because they're so far removed from everyday, common life it's like...

I am very happy to report sound on my Spires finally improved to point of having that " ML magic" Most of the glare is gone and even internet radio from Bryston BDP-1 digital player sounds really good )))) smiles now!!!! Guessing about 150 hours total playing.... Thanks for patience with me...

I was checking out the pics of your past speakers))))) very cool... I remember many years ago selling the Amazing Carver speakers !!! Like you had many panel speakers : Magnepan MMG, MG1.6, Acoustat Spectral 22 , Acoustats 2+2, Martin Logan SL3, Martin Logan Aeon and now of course the Spires

Not sure how long it be until Spires are broken in? Been playing them about 6 hours or more per day ( about 70 hours so far ) Just past 1 week old. Been trying both 8 ohm and 4 ohm taps on my McIntosh MC302 power amplifier. When on 8 ohms bass seems better but highs bright and hard. On 4 ohm...

I have had the Spires since this thursday. I moved these speakers back and forth alot ... In my room the best sound has been at 7.5 ft from back wall and 1.75 ft from side wall. The Cardas formula suggests roughly 5ft from back wall using their calculations but I did not like the sound with...

One thing that surprised me is that bass response of Martin Logan Spires in my room so good that I been able to remove subwoofer from system ( Velodyne DEQ-15 - 15" woofer with 1500 watts dynamic power ) Have others have the same experience? In my case my system strictly 2 channel stereo. No...

McIntosh power amplifiers are different than most as they use audio autoformer which requires you to choose 2, 4, or 8 ohm tap to connect your speakers. What is the best choice to use with Martin Logan speakers ? Spire shows impedance goes from 4 ohms to 0.8 ohms - do I use 4 ohms as nominal is...

After returning Ethos to stereo shop I work at, I ordered a new pair of Spires as they are clearing out at lower price due to new Montis. The Spires arrived today and in some ways disappointed with sound of these Spires compared to Ethos:confused: Highs, mids much brighter - almost glare to...

I borrowed these ML Ethos from work ( work at high end stereo shop since 1986 ) I have to return these speakers in 2 weeks ((((( can not afford to order them right away:devil::devil: Will have to go back to Acoustat electrostatics....they sound good but not like the ML Ethos. I owned Magnepan...

Why is it that almost all ML speakers except Vista, Theos, CLX, ElectroMotion now have self-powered woofer sections? I not a fan of class D amplifier sections and for those like me who have really high quality power amplifiers whether it be McIntosh, Pass Labs, Ayre, Bryston etc...there should...

I was waiting for a pair of Vista's in maple finish.... After 1.5 weeks and no speakers, phoned regarding where are they are and Plurison lost email in system ( Gave them PO# and they could not find order ) and do not order them for me.:mad: Now no longer able to get them as they...

Are Vista's being sold now still using asian parts ( woofer, cabinet, crossover ) ? or have production changed to Canada like the ElectroMotion ESL? Became aware of this from searching forum here. Concerned about build quality of Vista compared to all north american made modes...

In the last part of his review he states that the Vista has problems with upper bass 120-240 hz, that it is deficit about 3 db over this range causing sound to be anemic. Later in review says " Vista is a lean clean machine" For members on this forum... do you notice this much? I listen mostly...

How much difference is the improvement on the new Theos compared to Vista? only difference I can find is the size of panel " 40 x 9.3 " Vista, Theos " 44 x 9.2" and crossover 450 for Vista vs 425 for Theos. There is a $1000 saving now on Vista compared to buying new Theos. Is there a big of...

How is the efficiency of todays Martin Logan speakers? I realize the specs listed on most of the models show 90 db/2.83 volts/ meter such as Theos, CLX art . How accurate is that in average room? The Acoustats ( Spectra 22 ) most be really in-efficent... as they need 30 watts to play at same...