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b w / martin logan / definitive

Just purchased a used parasound 2 channel amp(hca-1000a-125 wpc), preamp(php850), and tuner. I have been going around and around, deciding on what speakers to buy. Have a budget of $1000 or so for a used pair. My friends and associates all have different opinions(b&w-cdm7nt / martinlogan-aerius / definitive-bp2004tl or 2002tl). The intended purpose of my system will be about 50% theater and 50% music. I really dont care for high volume anything or low frequency booming bass, just, moderate volume with a punchy bass, clear midrange and crisp highs. I know the best way to determine for myself is to listen for myself but, I live in a rural area with about a 5 hour drive one-way to the nearest audio dealer and wouldn't be able to demo these three particular ones. Can you help with any insight about my decision, or have some other brands/models I should consider? or givin your expertise, which one would perform best considering my equipment and listening preferences.

Thanks Steve R.
sfrounds
sfrounds OP
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Daniel, I read your post this morning. Your personal experience with both B&W and ML's has sure put me in a state of seriously rethinking my decision. Because of your statements, I am now reconsidering buying the ML's instead of the B&W's. A friend at work who originally told me to go with ML's said I would never regret it. Thanks Steve R
Ps - Theres a thread going on - (is there an alternative to ML's) I say Yeah, sell em to me cheap and buy something else!!
ransom
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Take your time: Listen, listen again, spend a few hours in a room with ML's. If there set up right, have the correct power - either in music or movie, they will impress you. I own the ReQuest's, purchased them a year ago and only want to replace the balance of my surrond system with ML's. They are quick, broad and life like.

Take the time to audition so you won't have to buy / sell / then make the right choice.
dipsmd06a0
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Hi there,
I have a pair of B&W Matrix 802 Sereis III's and am now (like yesterday after 2 listening sessions) seriously considering selling them in order to buy the ML Ascents. The 802's are an AMAZING speaker but I agree with many of the above comments in that the ML's do something to vocals and the complex higher frequencies found in violins and other strings that wants to make you cry. The sound is so real, so lifelike that you feel as if you are in the middle of it. It has been a long time since I have been that involved IN the music. I do not know how they will do in home theater but I can tell you that for music, there is no comparison. The 2 speakers are very different. In the end, it all comes down to personal taste, and what you listen to. For me the choice was simple, ML's. Good luck.
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