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Martin Logan Owners - Any problems with humidity?

Hi,
In my quest to replace my current speakers and during my research I came across an ex-Martin Logan owner who complained that the speakers sound terrible when the humidity level is high, which is typical during summers here in Toronto. (We try not to use the air conditioner whenever we can opting for 'fresh' air instead.)

The other caution he uttered was that they can't be put in front of a window for fear that the direct sunlight will cause them harm in some way. I can see how direct sunlight might bleach the wood trim but for me this is no big deal and certainly not a deal breaker. I think he said that the sunlight breaks down the panel or glue somewhere . . .

Is there any truth to either or both of these warnings for current versions of ML speakers (e.g. Aeoni i, Ascent, Ascent i or Odysee)?

I would appreciate hearing from ML owners and your experiences.
kevinzoe
esoxhntr
196 posts
 
I suggest you head over to martinloganowners.com and post this question on the forum there - I'm sure you will get some valuable info. I find that the best humidity level is around 55-60%, but they don't sound bad in higher humidity than that.

I've heard the odd thing about direct sunlight too, so I put blinds on my window. By the way, I'm also in Toronto (Markham actually) - whereabouts are you?
ljgj
955 posts
 
I live in Louisiana where the humidity can reach 100%. My Odysseys always sound great.
kevinzoe OP
167 posts
 
Hi, thanks for your responses thus far.

Ljgj -- just to clarify, do you mean to say that you do not use air conditioning in your home where your ML Odysee speakers are located and that they work fine in 100% humidity?

Esoxhntr -- I'll email you offline and maybe we can chatt as I live and work downtown Toronto.

Cheers,
Kevinzoe
stp0111
10 posts
 
Kevinzoe,

i too am in toronto and in the summertime the humidity tends to mute the speakers IF the panels are dirty. i cleaned mine when the humidity rose to typical levels and they sprang back to life. louder than before even. the dust that collects on them soaks up the moisture and deadens the panels. cleaning fixes that. if you want to know how simple cleaning your panels is write me directly and i'll give a quick and easy explanation. wrt the other issue, keeping speakers, books, art etc., out of direct sunlight is always suggested.

best,

stephen
larryi
4,081 posts
 
I owned a pair for 11 years in a place with moderately high humidity with absolutely no problems. A friend stored his ML speakers in a garage for more than a year under conditions of extreme humidity (Washington, D.C.) and one panel went bad. Specifically, the wires that charges the panel corroded.
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