Just looking for some feedback from possible owners of both Wilson and Martin Logan speakers. I presently run Wilson W/P 5.1 and am picking up a used pair of ML Quest Z speakers this weekend. Reportedly the speakers performance is excellent by the seller - meaning the panels, woofer and cross-over are performing properly. Though none have ever been replaced, the speakers were manufactured in July/Sept. of 1996. I will be driving them with Krell FPB 300-C amp and an Aesthetix Calypso preamp.
I have never listened to the Quest Z speakers, but did own a pair of Aerius speakers about 15 years ago when I lived in Guam.
Can anybody offer a personal comparison between their experiences with the ML in general and the Quest specifically vs. Wilson W/P speakers? I like my WP quite a bit and am prepared to find that I end up liking them more than the MLs. I figure can't hurt too much to give them a try and sell them if I am not satisfied. I can only bring them out into the room approxiately 4 feet (front of speaker to back wall).
Also, while the seller states the panels and woofers to be operating properly/perfectly, I am prepared to replace them. Would the general concensus be to replace them based on age alone? I am going to try to visit a ML dealer and listen to a pair of reportedly equivalent level to the Quest Zs (any suggestions on the equivalent current model speaker?) so I can get a feel for what they are supposed to sound like. Also, I have read a couple of threads on replacing woofers, but haven't been very successful in finding the most recommended replacement woofer for this particular model - any suggestions?
Thanks so much as I am brand new to this site and your feedback on my questions is greatly appreciated.
I have never listened to the Quest Z speakers, but did own a pair of Aerius speakers about 15 years ago when I lived in Guam.
Can anybody offer a personal comparison between their experiences with the ML in general and the Quest specifically vs. Wilson W/P speakers? I like my WP quite a bit and am prepared to find that I end up liking them more than the MLs. I figure can't hurt too much to give them a try and sell them if I am not satisfied. I can only bring them out into the room approxiately 4 feet (front of speaker to back wall).
Also, while the seller states the panels and woofers to be operating properly/perfectly, I am prepared to replace them. Would the general concensus be to replace them based on age alone? I am going to try to visit a ML dealer and listen to a pair of reportedly equivalent level to the Quest Zs (any suggestions on the equivalent current model speaker?) so I can get a feel for what they are supposed to sound like. Also, I have read a couple of threads on replacing woofers, but haven't been very successful in finding the most recommended replacement woofer for this particular model - any suggestions?
Thanks so much as I am brand new to this site and your feedback on my questions is greatly appreciated.