Martin Logan Logos Center Channels

Martin Logan Logos Center Channels 

DESCRIPTION

Center channel speaker

USER REVIEWS

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[Aug 12, 2023]
Jelai Ande


Strength:

Overall each speaker is a mixed bag, and the room you put them in can make or break their performance.

Weakness:

None so far, hardwood floor installation

OVERALL
RATING
5
[May 26, 2023]
davidson02


Strength:

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Weakness:

None at all.

Purchased:
Used  
OVERALL
RATING
5
[Nov 23, 2021]
Jelai Ande


Strength:

Amazing product! High quality and performance. Commercial Interior Painting

Weakness:

None so far

Purchased:
New  
OVERALL
RATING
5
[Nov 17, 2021]
JakeXyrus


Strength:

So far, the product is in good condition at all. High quality. Fence Contractor

Weakness:

A little scratch on the upper part but it's fine.

Purchased:
New  
OVERALL
RATING
5
[Mar 11, 2018]
taw


Strength:

Close your eyes and you are there...from a center channel System includes Onkyo PR SC5700 Onkyo M504 (3) Altec Model 19 (4) Martin Logan LOGOS

Weakness:

None

Price Paid:
250.00
Purchased:
Used  
Model Year:
2014
OVERALL
RATING
5
[Nov 10, 2007]
ironskull
Audio Enthusiast

Strength:

Excellent sound

Weakness:

narrow sweet spot and it is a tad heavy

I have a set of Martin Logan Scenarios for main L/R. I use Kef uni-Q for surrounds and Kef kht-9000 surround back. I have a Bohlender-Graebener planar 220i center.
I decided that having a ML Logos center might provide better tonal matching to my Scenarios, I persuaded the dealer to let me audition the logos.
I'll have to admit that the logos sound was great.
However, in the end I found the Bohlender-Graebener 220i had better imaging, better vocal clarity and over all superior sound quality.
The sad truth is that in some cases planar ribbon drivers are better than electrostats,
I will say this: if B.G. didn't build the 220i I would certainly own a Logos

Similar Products Used:

Martin Logan, Polk, Kef, Bohlender-Graebner, etc.

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Sep 14, 2003]
reproman
Audio Enthusiast

Strength:

The nuances of the SOUND quality! Why go to a movie theater and only think about being home and hearing it real. It leaves most speachless -- even those with above average sound systems.

Weakness:

The size is not for setting on top of anything smaller than a 40 inch TV. If wallmounting, you need some major bolts into the wall studs -- no anchors on this badboy. The bracket is designed for industrial machinery so the wife factor may be a problem here.

This is an awe inspiring speaker. Keeps you riveted to your chair as the sounds are just incredible. Even the echoes have echoes. You will hear it all. Even when listening to music, I will leave the center on -- just to feel like I am at a concert. I usually set the volume at just above a loud speaking voice, but even then the Logos amaze you. This is a very rare experience as many speakers just loose their attraction at lower volumes. I did add some arc welding type speaker wire and the ambiance and the tonal qualities did seem to only get better! Play the DVD "The Replacement Killers" and you will be hitting the floor as the bullets fly around you!

Similar Products Used:

M&K, Mirage, Bose, Velodyne.

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[May 28, 2002]
GoodSound
Audio Enthusiast

Strength:

Detailed with unmatched clarity.

Weakness:

Physically large. Reveals bad recordings. New is somewhat pricey.

Can you say incredible clarity, detail and realism!! That what this center channel brings to the table. I found myself watching excerpts from every action movie in my collection. Purchasing this speaker made me relalize the Center Channel is the criticly important in HT. Be aware this speaker is very revealing with bad recording. The flip side is with good mix this speaker sounds wonderful.

Similar Products Used:

Def Tech, Kef, B&W

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
4
[Apr 03, 2000]
manny
Audio Enthusiast

Strength:

Aesthetic build quality for a center channel, transparency of sound. Great supplied stand for installation flexibility.

Weakness:

Rather big and bulky for a center channel.

I was originally interested in the smaller Martin Logan Cinema to compliment my two pairs of Aerius. Demoed both of them at Overture and I ended up with the Logos. I was not prepared to sepnd this type of money for a center channel speaker but when this baby was fired up, there was no going back.....voices are smooth and detailed, easily descernable and life like. The supplied stand is excellent because of the installation options it can provide.

One thing that I might point out.....even the guys at Overture pointed this out. The size of this speaker coupled to it's stand might be to overwhelming for most TV sets. I was not quite unsure of how this would work in my setup due to it's size and I experimented a bit on installations but I settled on having the speaker sitting right in front of my 53" RPTV. I also angled the speaker to fire directly onto the sweetpot along eye level (eye level when sitting down).

Overall a great investment.....truly recommended.
Associated equipment:
Martin Logan Aerius (2 pairs)
martin Logan Logos
Sunfire True Sub Mark II
Pioneer DVL700
Sony MD 302
Sunfire Vacuum TUbe Preamp
Chiro c 800
Chiro C 5.1 with DTS
Meridian 506.20
Sony SLV 780
Pioneer Elite DV9
Panamax Max 1000
Sunfire Cimena Grand
Sony MDP 650 LD
Panamax Max 100

Similar Products Used:

Martin Logan Cinema

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[May 22, 2000]
John Dooley
Audiophile

Strength:

Clarity & Detail

Weakness:

I don't like the stand...too large

Brought this Martin Logan center speaker Logos to match my Martin Logan main speakers SL-3's and Martin Logan rear speakers Scripts. SL-3's powered by an Arargon 8008BB Amp through an Audio Research LS16 tubed PreAmp. The Logos and Scripts are powered by an Adcom 5503 3 channel Amp through an Accurus ACT3 (being upgraded to the Theta Casa Nova this week). The Audio Research LS16 has an audio bypass for the Accurus to go through when watching DVD's or Laser Discs, etc... I also was checking out the Martin Logan Cinema, but think these match better with the Martin Logan Arieus. As you can tell by the set up, I wanted the same speed and tonality to match. This center speaker is FANTASTIC during DVD's and Laser Discs, but the bottom plate was too large, therefore I custom made a table to fit it under my TV. Owners of small apartments or small listening rooms beware, there maybe no place to put this thing. Its too heavy and big to set on top of...let me guess...36 inch TV's??? I am thinking that the Casa Nova PreAmp maybe too good for the Adcom 5503, therefore I may upgrade to the Aragon 8008x3. Time will tell. Watching PBS Nova and Nature programs reveal every sound...the wind, birds, even insects are heard...Oh my...they must be in my living room.

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
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