Just ordered these to upgrade from my ML Ethos mains (1 Viewer)

[Chris Maynard]

I was fortunate enough to secure a great deal on a pair of Martin Logan Expression ESL13A speakers.

Can’t wait to pick them up and install them!! The finish is piano black which matches my BF210 subwoofers.

 

[Chris Maynard]

They arrived!!

 

[Chris Maynard]

My two strong boys and I finally got them upstairs into the theater.

All I can say is: WOW!!!!
Of course I expected an improvement over the previous Ethos mains. I didn’t expect anything like this. Too late to blast a movie but the 2 channel music was incredible. So good that now I’m thinking about reinvesting in vinyl.

It’s not often that I don’t have Buyer’s Remorse on a big purchase no matter how long I contemplate it.

Not this time!!!

 

[ManW_TheUncool]

No issues w/ sidewalls reflections for that type of speakers?

I do seem to recall electrostatics have narrow(er) dispersion and sweet spot (though they could probably still use more space to "breathe" nonetheless), so maybe that's not nearly as much a problem... although that would probably also mean less good performance outside the best seat (but that might just be relative)...

Used to love the idea of getting a pair (long ago)... and they certainly look awesome...

Anyway, congrats on your new speakers! And enjoy!

_Man_

 

[Chris Maynard]

My room has a lot of natural traps by no real design effort from me. I built the room above a two story hallway and formal dining room but it worked out audio-wise very well. The imaging is stellar but yes, there is a sweet spot. I’ve never had a setup that didn’t have one spot that’s better than the rest.

Room is approximately 20’ by 13.5’

 

[JohnRice]

My room has a lot of natural traps by no real design effort from me. I built the room above a two story hallway and formal dining room but it worked out audio-wise very well. The imaging is stellar but yes, there is a sweet spot. I’ve never had a setup that didn’t have one spot that’s better than the rest.

Room is approximately 20’ by 13.5’

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I still recommend trying them farther from the side walls. If it's possible to have the subs outside the speakers (next to the wall) without the speakers blocking the screen, I heartily suggest giving it a try. @John Dirk recently made that same change and I believe it made a huge improvement.