I am the OP of this thread and I ended up buying Verity Audio's new Arindal speakers.I did not go with the Marten Line large in part due to the total lack of interest from the US Importer ; Vanna LTD who never returned my phone calls inquiring on their product line. I finally was able to locate a US Dealer who is located in Chicago and was met with total arrogance by the owner when I inquired about this line of speakers. I refuse to do business with that type of dealer and him in particular who I felt I was doing him a favor by buying the speakers from him........total jerk. During this time I came into contact with a gentleman who was selling a pair of mint Marten Mingus Diamonds at a very competitive [price compared to the new Marten's I was looking at. I did not buy them for the fear which could be viewed as self proclaimed that if there was ever a need for any repair or if I had any issues with the speakers, that I would not have any support here in the US from anybody. That was a definite concern of mine. Too bad as they are a good speaker with the right equipment. FWIW ; I worked with Paul Manos who is the US Distributor for Verity and was nothing short of professional, courteous and returned as well as initiated multiple phone conversations during the purchase. So look into Verity if you are looking at this type of speaker. Stay well and safe all.....
Marten Parker Quintet and the Marten Parker Trio Diamond version...if you could choose ?
I hope all is with with everyone and I have been approached with a scenario where I may need to make a choice on some speakers. The choice would be between the Marten Parker Quintet's or the model below ; the Marten Parker Trio's but in their Diamond version. They will be going in a 16' x 23' living room and driven by Accuphase equipment most notably the A-75 pure class A solid state amp. I do play rock and roll and do like bass but not loud enough or deep enough to move the foundation or wake the neighbors or rattle the stuff off the walls. Please let's keep in civil and also just comments on these two Marten speakers.......thank you and much appreciated. .
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garebear
Thank You for the follow up and sharing your Marten experience. Your example is becoming more and more commonplace with these Distributor(s) and Dealers/Retailers. Nice move purchasing Verity Audio. I would have done the same, plus "call out" those guys around Marten. Back in December I had a similar experience with Audio Limits, NV. regarding Hemingway Audio cables. I am glad that Hemingway moved on to a new Distributor and Dealer Retailer -Highend By Oz in CT.
Addendum: I would certainly inform Marten by email or phone expressing your Experience.
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@garebear I’ve never bought any thing from Paul Manos, but he helped me sell a pair of speakers by providing, free, a pair of jumpers i had lost. Stand up guy. |
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