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    Balanced Force vs. Dynamo - main effect more bass or less vibration?

    In comparing the ML subwoofers, let us for example say the Dynamo 1100x (sealed 12" one woofer) vs. BF210 (sealed 10" 2x woofer). Am I right in thinking the 1100x might actually put out more 'bass' but less controlled, lots of cabinet vibrations (might 'walk' around room), and less refinement...
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    ML Atmos match for ESL 9 / ESL C

    Hello all, My current setup is ESL-9 / ESL-C fronts, with Fresco side/rears (not ideal). I want to add 4 ceiling speakers for Atmos. Out of the ML line does anyone know which ones are most appropriate for timbre match / frequency range for Atmos? I presume something using folded motion would...
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    Factors that prevent center channel matching perfection

    As I plan my move back into Electrostats, I want to explore reasons I've never had good center channel matching. I had a pair of Vantages and a Fresco center. These didn't match well obviously. That same Fresco channel,with Fresco i L/R did match better, but it still didn't have as seamless a...
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    Reviews - what can be trusted?

    So, I've been in Martin Logan land since the Aerius model. My current system is a pair of mere ML Mosaic (a precursor to the Motion series) and Fresco i surrounds. They don't even come close to touching Aerius and Vantage speakers I have owned in the past, nor the bigger reQuest, Summit, several...
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    bypass crossovers, run panel full range - what frequency response do you get?

    I've always thought Martin Logan was very arbitrary in their panel crossovers; the more you pay, the lower they'll let the panel play. I've always wondered if it's necessary and how well or poorly the panels actually perform on their own. Has anyone taken something like, say a Vista, and...
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    New Neolith stuff

    http://www.avsforum.com/forum/89-speakers/1682642-martin-logan-shows-neolith-speaker-cedia-2014-a.html New pictures, shows 15" integrated subwoofer. Panel is huuuuge. 23hz.
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    Center matching for the Mosaics...Fresco close but...stupid idea?

    So I have Mosaics as my mains and a Fresco as the center. The Fresco has the same drivers as the Mosaics, so you'd think the center match would be close...but it isn't. It just isn't quite right, sounding 'smaller' and more boxy than the Mosaics. i ASSUME this is because the Mosaics have a...
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    Subwoofers question

    I currently have an original dynamo (10" woofer, sealed port design). It's pretty dang good in my smaller system with Mosaic mains, and Fresco center and rears. I'm going to add a second subwoofer. Does it make sense to get a matched Dynamo or if I get a bigger sub like a depth? Is one big...
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    Essence electrostats

    So back some years ago there was an electrostat company called Final Sound with so,e nice looking designs. I never got to hear one. Apparently one of the principals is back and making very similar looking stats under the Essence brand. http://www.essenceelectrostatic.com/product/model-1200/...
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    14x18x8 room - How big can I go?

    I am converting a basement office into a new home theater. It is 18feet x 14feet with 8' ceilings. (Maybe even only 7 foot ceilings, it's a bit low) So, it's not a big room. Right now I have Mosaics, but I would like to go back to electrostatic panels. I'm considering vantages, but could I...
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    Why Center at all??

    So, matching a center for Martin Logan is tough just due to physics. Unless you get another full size tower speaker matching your left right, you won't get a good match. That makes it tough to see the screen. We have the best imaging speakers ever. Why not just...don't run a center? Let the...
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    Something stinks...

    So, Martin Logan dealers get notice that they can no longer offer any discounts or they'll lose their dealer status (so get those orders in ASAP before the crackdown starts!!!!), and Amazon.com has this deal of the day? Dear Amazon.com Customer, As someone who has shown an interest in Audio &...
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    Center channel sounds clausterphobic and boxy

    I got Mosaic fronts with a Fresco center. My setup makes me put the Fresco below the TV, which isn't ideal. Consequently, the center channel is coloring the sound and it is a bit 'boxy' sounding (like voices are coming through a tube). It's still VERY good and I wouldn't even whine about it...
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    Fresco front field horizontal/vertical

    If I was going to wall mount Fresco (two i models, one old one) below a plasma TV, is it best to mount them all Horizontal? Obviously, it looks best with two Fresco i's vertical beside the TV with the single old Fresco above or below it horizontally, but will that cause me imaging/dispersion...
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    Why Why did ML abandon 'ForceForward'

    That was their silly trademark name for having two woofers in a hybrid electrostat mounted opposite each other, so that the bass frequencies didn't get muddied. This appear in Odyssey and Prodigy speakers, and then disappeared. The Summits, also having two woofers, went for a forward and down...
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    Placing center channel - only bad choices!

    I have a Fresco (non-i) coming next Monday that will become my center channel, but I have no idea where to put it! Here is my system: http://www.martinloganowners.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8734 I can either clear out the space below the TV, and put it there, and try to angle it upwards, or...
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    Fresco i Review

    Short: Wow, and I'm surprised that I'm wowed. Long: I had first became enchanted by Martin Logan speakers back in the reQuest days upon hearing properly setup reQuest speakers at Spokane's only Martin Logan dealer, Magnolia Hi-Fi back many years ago. Putting in a Star Wars laser disc, I was...
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    System #300 (Fresco i)

    1. Member Name: Allen 2. Location: Spokane, WA 3. ML Model(s): Fresco i, for now 4. Year Purchased: 2009 5. Mods/Changes: No 6. Associated Electronics: Adcom amp. TV. 7. Comments and/or stories about your Martin Logan experience: My ML journey and Fresco i review 8. An image of your system
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    ATF Horizontal / Veritical dispersion (How wide?)

    Does anyone know the specs on how the ATF speakers radiate? It doesn't say on the ML website. Is it like a normal driver very wide? Or is ~30 degrees like the curvilinear sources? Or is it ZERO degrees because it is essentially a planar speaker without the benefit of the curved source? I...
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    Well...I'm a Martin Logan owner again!

    I got off the fence and purchased my rear speakers, a pair of Fresco i's with stands. Since I'm currently running with only the sound from my TV, they will actually serve as my main Left/Rights until I can swing a pair of Summits or Spires (or maybe Vantages) My ultimate goal is to run two...
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