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REVIEW: MARTIN SPEAKERS USA 206 Speakers

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Model: 206
Category: Speakers
Suggested Retail Price: $299.00
Description: 206 STUDIO MONITOR
Manufacturer URL: MARTIN SPEAKERS USA
Model Picture: View

Review by asalva02@comcast.net ( A ) on March 12, 2006 at 06:26:48
IP Address: 68.36.74.215
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The Martin 206 is a small, well built 2 way acoustic suspension bookshelf speaker. I had owned several pair of Martins in the past and have spent many years trying to hunt down another pair. I know the company was huge in Europe and for reasons I'll never quite understand had a relatively small following here in the U.S. I purchased them off of eBay after grilling the seller pretty well to confirm that he was who he claimed to be. They are without a doubt manufactured by the same company that was once located in Mickleton N.J. The sound is pure, uncolored, very precise and natural. I am amazed at the amount of low end response this speaker is capable of given it's size. The cabinets are rock solid and the finish is gorgeous. The drivers are both excellent quality. There is a fabric dome tweeter and a nice, tight long throw woofer. They are built very much like the Martins from years past. Overall the sound is amazing, very warm with outstanding imaging.


Product Weakness: None identified
Product Strengths: Clarity, Seperation, Imaging


Associated Equipment for this Review:
Amplifier: Marantz 1070@ 35 WPC
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): None
Sources (CDP/Turntable): Garrard DD75 w/ Audio Technica AT71E
Speakers: Martin 206
Cables/Interconnects: Monster
Music Used (Genre/Selections): Jazz/Classic Rock
Room Size (LxWxH): 12 x 14 x 8
Time Period/Length of Audition: 2 weeks
Type of Audition/Review: Product Owner




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