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Anybody heard Martin Logan Summits?

My system consists of Quad 988's, Thor Audio(tubed) TPA-150's, Thor Line Stage, Thor Phono Stage, Thor Dac, with Cary 306/200 as a transport, Audio Physics Minos Subwoofer,
with a VPI Scoutmaster turntable and a Clear Audio Discovery cartridge. My room is 20X 20 with 12 foot ceilings and my room has been heavily treated by Echo Busters. The probelm lies within my Quad 988's. They have
some wonderful qualities, but have limited dynamics and poor bass response. Without the sub, the sound is poor. I am seeking a true full range speaker that is detailed, moves a lot of air and will make me feel that I don't want to look anymore. My budget per pair maxes out at $15,000.00. I would prefer to spend less. I recently heard some speakers at the show and was not impressed. I am in the New York area and in fact today I am going to hear the Reimer Grand Tetons in Patchogue, New York. I will advise arfter I listen. They sell for about $6000.00 per pair. This has been a difficult journey as I realize that all speakers are a compromise. I also feel that I want an efficient speaker. This leaves out, Sound Lab, Avalon Eidelon.(used comes in at my max)I have spent so much on electronics and feel that the Thor tubed gear is so good that I won't consider changing amps to a 300 per channel solid state variety. Any thoughts would be helpful.
kjl
magnequest
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Good luck, you are on the quest we all have.

I've got a pair of VMPS RM40's, a pair of Martin Logan Quests, and a Magnepan MMG/NHT1259 combo that continues to knock my socks off. Well, at least some of the time when I'm not bitching about the Magnepan sibilance, anyway. But I'm an audiophile, and I'm happy about bitching, especially when the system performs as well as the Magnepan/NHT one does.

The RM40's are new, and are very placement critical. I'm giving them some time. My wife and I have decided that if tney still suck in five years, I'll get rid of them. But they have some amazing abilities--it is rather odd that they don't just sound great when you plunk them down in place. For that, you may also consider the Legacy Focus. Slightly more expensive, has higher resale. I just don't make enough money or will live long enough to tell you which speaker is best, especially when the room gets involved.

Haven't heard the Summits, I love the way they look. The Martin Logan Quests have some faults--but they are still around (almost 15 years old!!) because they look great and often sound great. Looks matter in my living room. However, the "too big" NHT 1259's in their gigantic (6 cubic feet, 200 pound each) enclosures may have to go. They are just too fucking big. Damn laws of physics!
Enjoy finding your favorite speakers!
Paul
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nsgarch
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The topic of the thread is:

"Anybody heard Martin Logan Summits?"

I assume the poster of this thread is interested in responses to his/her question. I know I am.

Descriptions and comments about member systems can be posted in the "Virtual Systems" section.

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vladimir
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Take a look at Selah Audio Incredarray ($10,000), a line array with some of the best commercial drivers, plus high efficiency and flat impedance for your Thors and the big room. Small companies like Selah give you a lot of bang for your buck. Ask all the questions you want over at Selah's Audio Circle Forum and even get invited for a home audition! Rick Craig is very knowledgeable and a nice guy. If for some reason you don't want speakers that big, Rick's brand new RC4s are probably as good as any brand speaker under $20,000.
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nsgarch
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Vladimir -- have you heard the Martin Logan Summits? (That is the topic of this thread) What did you think of them when your heard them?
chadnliz
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Hey Nsgarch,
The last line of the post said "Any thoughts would be helpful" did you not read that far? I also think it should be Kjl's place to re-direct this threads path if HE feels it is not helpful, and everyone is trying to help.
Magnaquest mentioned Legacy Focus 20/20 I have spent hours listening to them and they are worth a look. As for Martin Logan Summits, I wasnt blown away when I heard them but it could be the demo room at the dealer. Thet were also only powered by Rotel amps.
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