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Martin Logan CLS vs. ReQuest

Looking for opinions to help inform a decision.

I presently own an excellent condition set of ReQuests (2nd gen, with the newer binding posts) but came across a pair of CLS with what look to be the II-series panels - the ones with the spars spaced, as opposed to being all connected - which I understand to be the newer style.

Hoping to get some feedback from you guys on whether you thought it might be worth 'flipping' out of the ReQuests in favor of the CLS, or if I'd do better to stick with what I have.

Thanks in advance!

parabolic
sfall
346 posts
 
The CLS's are very good, but you'll probably want to get subs.
parabolic OP
106 posts
 
Yes, I'm aware of the need for sub(s).

The question is, all things being equal, if I'd be better served by the CLS or the ReQuests.

BTW, it turns out that the CLS are the 1's, not the 2's as I previously thought.

Present equipment:
Krell KRC-3
Bryston 4B-ST

sfall
346 posts
 
Its hard to say. Your current speakers are very good. I had Kinergetics Research subs and amps on mine, but you're not likely to find a setup like that. You're probably better off keeping what you have. If you're looking to upgrade, getting a new preamp will make a very big difference.
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