MartinLogan Motion 60XTi vs Revel Concerta2 F35

[Grierts]

Does anybody have any first hand experience with these speakers?

60% music %40 Movies

Will be paired with 2x SVS PB1000 Pro

The Martin Logan's are $280 more

 

[Selkirks]

I used to sell both brands. The 60XTi's had a more bass heavy presentation in 3 different listening rooms, it can be overwhelming at times. I like the smaller Motion series models, my #3 set of speakers are 20i's. The overall sound signature may not suit all listeners tastes. The Concerta2 series, in my opinion represents a better value and to my ears sounded more balanced.

 

[Grierts]

I used to sell both brands. The 60XTi's had a more bass heavy presentation in 3 different listening rooms, it can be overwhelming at times. I like the smaller Motion series models, my #3 set of speakers are 20i's. The overall sound signature may not suit all listeners tastes. The Concerta2 series, in my opinion represents a better value and to my ears sounded more balanced.

Interesting

The MartinLogan Motion 60XTi would cost $1,141.63

The Revel Concerta2 F35 would cost $800

 

[Beave]

Martin Logan 60XTi measurements from Soundstage/NRC:
https://www.soundstagenetwork.com/i...&catid=77:loudspeaker-measurements&Itemid=153

 

[Grierts]

Martin Logan 60XTi measurements from Soundstage/NRC:
https://www.soundstagenetwork.com/i...&catid=77:loudspeaker-measurements&Itemid=153

Man I'm not good at reading charts

 

[digitalfrost]

I heard the Motion line years ago, not the 60XTi model but others. Their frequency response is all over the place. They sound good, but from an engineering perspective, I would take the Revel any day.

 

[Elkerton]

The Revels will be easier to live with overall because they have a flatter listening window and are definitely flatter on axis:

https://blogger.googleusercontent.c...UHgHbZHs/s1600/Spin+-+Revel+Concerta2+F35.png

Compare with the ML linked above. The curves for it are accurate above 200 Hz. Notice that the ML is flatter in response at +/- 20° off axis, so they could be okay. I have only heard them vs Revel M105s, which were preferred when both had subs employed.

 

[SnakeOil]

I heard the Motion line years ago, not the 60XTi model but others. Their frequency response is all over the place. They sound good, but from an engineering perspective, I would take the Revel any day.

The speaker that sounds better is engineered better

 

[digitalfrost]

The speaker that sounds better is engineered better

I was not able to hear any Revels yet, since it's kinda a US thing, but I've heard KEF and Focals in comparison. With speakers, I usually play a game of https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuck,_marry,_kill

And while I would fuck the Martin Logans, I'd rather marry something else.

 

[Blumlein 88]

Those tests show why the ML sounds bass heavy. The Revel is the better speaker.

 

[SnakeOil]

I was not able to hear any Revels yet, since it's kinda a US thing, but I've heard KEF and Focals in comparison. With speakers, I usually play a game of https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuck,_marry,_kill

And while I would fuck the Martin Logans, I'd rather marry something else.

50% of marriages end up in divorce

 

[Grierts]

Can I get some thoughts on the Heco Aurora 1000 vs the Revels Concerta2 F36 Vs the Arendal 1961 Towers ?