Hi Mofimadness---I'm very surprised to hear about the panel reliability/durability. My experience with the original Aerius was quite a bit shorter than that. I'm not a smoker and the environment isn't particularly dusty nor humid. Maybe I just had a bum pair? And thanks for the figures on ML replacement panels. I've heard the Monoliths and ReQuests and wouldn't mind finding a pair but think I'll pass. There are many fine speakers out there that don't require such and expensive rebuild. Thanks for everyone's input!
Buying used/vintage Martin Logan speakers
I have a desire to acquire a good pair of used ML loudspeakers but had some issues with a pair of the original Aerius when they first came out. The panels failed just before the warranty expired (when does that ever happen?) and I had them replaced. I sold them to a friend who used them for no more than 2 years and, at that time, the panels were sounding muted with an obvious loss of top end extension. Unfortunately, he had a fire at his home and the Logans were destroyed.
I would like to get a pair of the larger Logan hybrids but am concerned about panel life and I've heard that the price of replacement panels has skyrocketed. Are older Logans worth purchasing? I'm thinking of Quests/Requests/Monoliths. Thanks for any input.
I would like to get a pair of the larger Logan hybrids but am concerned about panel life and I've heard that the price of replacement panels has skyrocketed. Are older Logans worth purchasing? I'm thinking of Quests/Requests/Monoliths. Thanks for any input.