New panels, sound the same?

[Shaftish]

I’m not sure it will be possible to hear them before purchase.
I have to check.

 

[Robert D]

I think on here Summits are one of the most favored models. Im willing to bet that they will sound great. They do have an amp in them for the woofers, so thats nice.

 

[18000rpm]

Here's a pair of Summits that sold yesterday for reference MartinLogan Theater System *Local Pick-Up Only* | eBay

ML speakers have poor resale value now that replacement panels are so expensive. Anytime you consider buying them used you have to factor the cost of replacement panels into the cost.