Martin Logan Aerius i Floorstanding Speakers
Martin Logan Aerius i Floorstanding Speakers
[Jun 11, 1999]
Allen
an Audiophile
I was somewhat dissapointed with these speakers. I found that the blend between the bass and low mid of the driver and the upper range of the panel didn't blend well. I tried numerous placements, but nothing seemed to cure it. Maybe the pair I listed to had a problem with the crossover. Not the speaker for me. (I have always loved planer speaker though) The more expensive Martin's didn't seem to have the same problem. |
[Jul 31, 1999]
Bill
an Audio Enthusiast
We bought the Aerius-i's about amonth ago, and absolutely love them. They are extremely accurate and produce a sound unlike any traditional speakers we have ever heard. The midrange and highs are extraordinary, and the vocals are truly special. They are so clear -- it's like listening to the music itself, not speakers. |
[Aug 12, 1999]
LC
an Audio Enthusiast
I have had Martin Logan's Aerius i speakers for almost a year. |
[Oct 04, 1999]
Andrew
an Audio Enthusiast
As Bruce Campbell would have said in the movie "Army of Darkness" - "Allright you primates.....Listen Up!". The follwing is true of the Aerius i: |
[Dec 13, 1999]
Dedrick Howell
Audiophile
Strength:
Transparency of sound, Excellent Overall Tonal clarity, Build Quality, Aesthetics
Weakness:
Relatively insufficient Bass I have become a great fan of the full line Martin Logan loudspeakers. My home theater uses Aerius speakers as rear channels, but I have also spent significant time listening to music through them exclusively. Generally speaking, I am very satisfied with their overall performance. Bass is tight, midrange is clean, vocals are convincing and life-like. These things are a blast to own, and I recommend them without reservation to anyone in the market for speakers in the $2,000 price range. Similar Products Used: B&W Nautilis 805, 804, 605, Martin Logan Script & Scenario, Paradigm Reference Studio 100 |
[Jun 23, 2001]
Yves Rochette
Audiophile
Strength:
you forget them
Weakness:
none Those speakers are incredible.My room is 17' X 15' with a ceiling of up to 15' and they are at ease to perform at a very good sound level.They can outperformed any other speakers that I previously used.They are also a very good buy on the $/Quality ratio;if you try them you will not be able to return to box speakers. Similar Products Used: smg,kef Q65,bose 501&901,jbl L 100 |
[Mar 25, 2001]
Frank F.
Audiophile
Strength:
Superior openess,clarity & dynamics
Weakness:
Only a tad bass shy at times These speakers are experts at reproducing everything that your audio system has to offer. It is mandatory that you use superior grade speaker cables to reproduce the neutralist sound. Speaker placemnet is also critical,you should be somewhat near side walls & not to close to rear ones. These plug into AC power & Two seperate power regulators should be used. Similar Products Used: Martin Logan Request, Quad ESL series |
[Dec 16, 2000]
Eric
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Crisp highs,Great looking,Imaging if out of this world.
Weakness:
Bass but you should have a sub anyways. Highs are crisp imaging is out of this world.What a differnce from my Polks.I mainly use this for Home Theater not 2ch Stereo.For music voices are a little dull.But I am still breaking these in they need 30 hrs. Of 90+db to get thing rolling.I have a good 20hrs. In. So far so good. Have not bought good cables either yet.Just waiting to get final placement for size of cables.For Home Theater these babies are for you for Music they are not bad. I use these with a Sunfire Sub they blen Nicely together.I will update when I have broke them in and bought Good Cables.So for what I use them for they are the BEST I've heard for the Price. Similar Products Used: Polk |
[Jun 14, 2001]
Stan
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Great transparency, looks
Weakness:
None A great spkr with wonderful transparency and broad frequency response.They will spoil you for any box spkr after you hear them. Easy to drive but benefit from plenty of clean power. Similar Products Used: Thiel, Dunlavy, Def Tech |
[May 16, 1999]
Thomas Klasson
an Audio Enthusiast
It´s now about 5 weeks since I finally laid my hand on these beauties. Sure they looks odd (at least my friends think so) but they do sound good. The bass is reasonably deep and I have not managed to hear any problems due to the hybrid construction some other people have reported about. One thing is for sure, these speakers are NOT for everyones taste. If you listen mainly to Rock, Pop music or stuff with more drive I would NOT recommend these. I would say that they have a´ marvellous midrange, a´very good treble and descent bass. Sorry to say, the loss in dynamic range and the narrow soundpicture tends to irritate me sometimes. All in all I give these speakers 4 stars. (actually 3,5 stars) |