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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
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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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Topic - REVIEW: MARTIN SPEAKERS USA 206 Speakers - asalva02@comcast.net 06:26:48 03/12/06 ( 0)