Thanks for all the replies.
I did end up getting the Odysseys. They are pretty well broken in now, and I am very impressed with the transition to the mid-bass- a fuller sound vs. what I remember of the Ascents. I am still playing with room placement- sometimes the bass is great, sometimes a bit shy. Seems like if I back them closer to the wall the bass gets reinforced, but at some point the soundstage collapses a bit and the Martin Logan magic diminishes (not bad, but a noticeable change).
Bill
I did end up getting the Odysseys. They are pretty well broken in now, and I am very impressed with the transition to the mid-bass- a fuller sound vs. what I remember of the Ascents. I am still playing with room placement- sometimes the bass is great, sometimes a bit shy. Seems like if I back them closer to the wall the bass gets reinforced, but at some point the soundstage collapses a bit and the Martin Logan magic diminishes (not bad, but a noticeable change).
Bill