Electrostatic Panel lifespan !??!?!? (1 Viewer)

[Tom@Kl]

I'm thinking about buying a set of used Martin Logan electrostatic panels. Any thoughts on what I should be looking for and what I should be avoiding?? Is there a lifespan on this style of speaker............

Any other thoughts would be greatly appreciated

 

[PhilBoy]

I didn't think that anyone would want to sell their ML's once they got them...

Unless it's from an estate sale.

You know "until death do us part".

I had the opportunity once to borrow a pair for a weekend. The soundstage presented by these speakers is encompassing. Ideal for HT and music.

The pair I borrowed were an older set w/o bass cones making a sub mandatory. I am sure that you know they have to be plugged into an AC outlet and do require a large room to sound their best.

I read a fair bit about them (check the ML website). The vibrating film used as radiators are extremely durable and they say even with a hole in the membrane they still work.

As for the stability of the step up transformer, I don't know.

 

[John Royster]

The panels are very durable if taken care of. Smoking is bad for them. The membrane should be clear and not colored. I generally vacuum mine every few months.

One good thing about logans is the support.

What model are they? Be prepared to get a heavy duty amplifier to really make them sing.

 

[Tom@Kl]

They "were" ML Aerius (sp?) but I think they may have been sold. I was going to put a Rotel 991 (2x200) on them.

 

[John Kotches]

Tom,

I haven't owned MLs, but my Acoustat panels were still going strong 13 years after purchase before I sold them.

Regards,

 

[Jack Briggs]

If used properly, electrostatics should last as long as any dynamic speaker system. (Wonder how many original Quad ESLs are still making beautiful music?)



I discourage all my speaker systems from taking up the habit.

 

[Ernest Yee]

I discourage all my speaker systems from taking up the habit.

LOL