Martin Logan - Interesting videos/ History

[a.wayne]

 

[a.wayne]

Current Canadian facility…..!

 

[Mikado463]

You stirred some great memories, for back in 2007 the Martin Logan Owners Forum organized a pilgrimage to Lawrence , Ks. where we were treated to a two day tour complete with cocktail/dinner party. Also(and we didn't know it at the time) we were part of the beta testing of the soon to be Summit 'X' speakers.

A few pics to follow........

the first, Gayle sanders ex wife at cocktail reception, speaker building and our 'gang' out in front

 

[spinblackcircle]

I had the opportunity to visit Lawrence in 1995 for a factory tour and sales training while working at United Audio Centers in IL. Even got to have dinner at Gayle Sanders' house. It only took a few months to sell enough Martin Logans to win a pair of Aerius i and become I life long Martin Logan owner. I'm on my 4th pair now. Hearing the CLSIIz in the their listening room was a life changing experience for me.

 

[Tascam]

I had the opportunity to visit Lawrence in 1995 for a factory tour and sales training while working at United Audio Centers in IL. Even got to have dinner at Gayle Sanders' house. It only took a few months to sell enough Martin Logans to win a pair of Aerius i and become I life long Martin Logan owner. I'm on my 4th pair now. Hearing the CLSIIz in the their listening room was a life changing experience for me.

Now they are owned by a big company and the make mediocre speakers except for the overpriced Neolith

 

[Mikado463]

Now they are owned by a big company and the make mediocre speakers

you mean like the stuff made by McIntosh ..........

 

[2FarGone]

I was a staunch ML advocate for years, until Sanders sold the company and the price of replacement panels doubled overnight. That put a permanent end to said relationship.

 

[mep]

It's rare that any company stays the same after it is sold by the original owners or their heirs.

 

[sleepysurf]

I was a staunch ML advocate for years, until Sanders sold the company and the price of replacement panels doubled overnight...

True. However, ML will still manufacture custom replacement panels for (most of their) legacy speaker models from 20+ years ago. That degree of support is rare, albeit expensive, but still cheaper than buying a new speaker.

 

[mep]

True. However, ML will still manufacture custom replacement panels for (most of their) legacy speaker models from 20+ years ago. That degree of support is rare, albeit expensive, but still cheaper than buying a new speaker.

I owned a pair of the original Aerius speakers many years ago and they provided years of musical enjoyment. I owned them long enough that I had to replace both panels. I was very happy with the customer service.