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Nola Contender and Martin Logan Electro-MotionESL

At CES in January, 2011, I read that the Nola Contneder and the Martin Logan Electro-Motion ESL speakers were the new buzz in the under $5000 category.

Has anyone heard either or both?? I think display pairs are in most franchise audio shops. If you have heard one or other, let us know how they sound, and whether they perform beyond their price tag. I do not have access to audition either

There is a lot of competition in that $2000-5000 range. I read that the new Martin Logan speaker might be their best "budget" speaker offering since the Aerius I model
sunnyjim
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mofimadness
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I've heard the new Martin Logan and it's stunning. I need to add that I am biased toward ML having been a dealer and owning over 10 different pairs and currently use a pair of CLSIIA's. Still, these are really, really good for the money.

Never heard the Nola's, so I can't comment on them.
grege
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I heard both at the recent Newport show. They are both excellent but I prefer the detail of the logans.
sunnyjim OP
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I am getting dwifty in my old age; I initiated the same thread two weeks ago. Nevertheless, thank you for answering the thread.

I think there is a malaise sweepting through this website. I never seen such a lack of enthusiasm within the membership for audio topics; also seems like in certain categories, there is less to buy.

Sorry to get off track; could you inform as to what in particular, you like about the Martin Logan, Electro-Motion ESL speakers. i would have thought the NOLA have the upper hand becasue of their bass, and dynamic range, both of which are generally missing in ML speakers In your opinion, what traditional box "higher end" speaker ( beside the NOLA Contender) might the EM's be able to out perform. I am helping a friend to buy a system and he like the design of ML's Will appreciate any comments you can provide Thank you, Jim
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