For the SOUND DEMO of these speakers please see here kzread.info/dash/bejne/dKBolNpro8LLlLQ.html

@nakedhand

3 жыл бұрын

What happened to all the sound demos?

@PursuitPerfectSystem

3 жыл бұрын

@@nakedhand sadly this one has been banned and then allowed again and then banned again

@nakedhand

3 жыл бұрын

@@PursuitPerfectSystem They really don't make it easy for you. Thanks for trying to make it available.

@PursuitPerfectSystem

3 жыл бұрын

@@nakedhand it's annoying for me because it's started out OK and they blocked it later. If it was blocked straight away I could have used different music. Remaking the video now feels wrong as the review was a while back. I am hoping to get to see the diamond version at some point and wil do one for them too

Thank you and outstanding as always Terry. I watched your review of the diamond version and then searched for this review on the ceramic version as I own a pair of vintage hand built Accuton Ceramic floor standers. I love their sound but from watching this review I know I need to upgrade my amp. Thanks again and keep up the great work.

Many thanks for this review. Based on your judgement, I made an appointment with my preferred Hifi studio in Brussels and was indeed amazed by the quality of the Parker Duo. They are now running with my Accuphase E 650 for hours and hours and hours…

@PursuitPerfectSystem

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them Michael, they are great speakers and thanks for commenting to let me know I helped you find them

Finally, someone revieving Marten speakers.

The Parker Duo Sound Demo was a very good reference video, sorry to see it was removed. I contacted yet another US Audio store registered to sell Marten and received no response. I believe there are some issues with Marten here in the US. Great review of a great speaker Terry. In many cases, especially in the case of the Martin Oscar and Parker Duo, YOU are the top source for researching these products. Cheers mate.

@PursuitPerfectSystem

3 жыл бұрын

YT has blocked and unblocked and blocked again that sound demo video about 3 times now nothing to do with me its annoying but it's out of my hands

Great review! Looking forward to your sound demo.

@PursuitPerfectSystem

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I posted it up shortly ago kzread.info/dash/bejne/dKBolNpro8LLlLQ.html

Marten Duke 2 with that amazing accuton driver, seriously drooling over them, so expect these to be gems as well.

“Soul” and a heart at that price:) nice review man

In my comments on your sound demo for these Marten Duos, I questioned if they are special enough at their price. Because you loved them so much, I listened again to see what I missed. To me they're voicing is common to many contemporary hifi speakers, and that's a matter of personal preference, but these do most everything better than almost all of those. The way these reproduce the complex soaring orchestral cresciendos of the Rachmoninov with absolute composure, without the slightest strain, compression, loss of defenition or timber shift is very exciting and impressive. Their overall timing and flow is also exceptional , and I think now that these Duos will likely make lots of audiophiles verry happy and appreciate their worth. By the way, that Rachmoninov got some really bad reviews at it's premeire, and it's really good too. 🙂🤗😊 Thanks, Terry.

@MrRawMonkey

3 жыл бұрын

So what are you actually listening to? The sound quality can never be better than the equipment you are actually listening on or the quality of the recording microphone.

@williammiebach1798

3 жыл бұрын

That much is true. Terry uses pro grade mics and recording gear, wich is evidently pretty well set up and calibrated, as is the system he's demonstrating Of course no microphone or recording system is 100% transparent. Neither is the youtube audio transmission, or the playback rigs we listen to them on, so we need to take that into account, and listen through that signal chain as much as we can. We can still hear what a speaker (or any component) does in a natural and pleasing way to us, and what it doesn't. What it does well is generaly not going to be the recording or signal chain making it sound better or more natural than it would in person. .

Have heard the Duke 2's, a very impressive speaker, found them a fraction soft at the top for me, gonna hear these next. Sounds like Im in for a treat

@PursuitPerfectSystem

3 жыл бұрын

Need right amp, that is what I am referring to :)

I may have to put in an order for the Parker Duos. I was in the market for the Fyne Audio F703, but the Martens may be a better choice. Nice review

@PursuitPerfectSystem

3 жыл бұрын

Well worth your time taking a listen Tom that's for sure :)

He seems very excited about them. Almost like hearing Marten for the first time. Generally in the mid to top floorstanding models, Marten is one of the best speaker brands I know. (a scandinavian secret almost) I can kind of relate to his reaction, it is very intelligent and very rare type of sound in general.

@PursuitPerfectSystem

3 жыл бұрын

Its not my first rodeo with a high end speaker :)

Great review! Can you please make a short comparison with Oscar duo? Is the price premium justified?

Very impressive looking speakers you have there Terry. Shame they are way out of my price range. Interesting that the Lema amp was the best match for these speakers and goes to show that costing more isn't necessarily the best option. As for the need for floorstanders, I need them as I own some very energetic cats, do need the weight to keep them from topling over. Interesting review and thanks for sharing.

@PursuitPerfectSystem

3 жыл бұрын

The Leema could be a real gem that is how I feel at the moment but I need to try it with other speakers

Hi Terry, and thank you very much for the great reviews! What do you think about pairing the Marten Parker Duo’s with Pass Labs INT-60 please?

@PursuitPerfectSystem

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I really dont know i havent really listened to any pass labs to be able to say sorry

Really find all your videos useful, what's your view on pairing with naim 252, preamplifier, and naim 300 poweramplier, source would be cd player, and ND555.

@PursuitPerfectSystem

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I really dont know the Naim product range at all to be able to say specifically but given the general Naim sound I think yes its defo worth a listen to try 100%

Hi Terry, great review as always. I plan to buy a Bowers&Wilkins 805 D4.. Have you had a chance to hear them and how does it compare to the Martin Parker duo?

@PursuitPerfectSystem

9 ай бұрын

The Bowrrs are very different to the Marten but the 805 seem the warmest sounding of all the new 800D4 .this is a lot of money to spend best to hear them if you can before buying . Big commitment. Marten is warmer than bowers and wants a more lively amp, the bowers more of a warmer amp so that plays into things too

Talking about Swedish HiFi. I'm curious if you have ever listed to any amplifier from Bladelius and if so, how would you categorise the sound profile? Would the Marten and Bladelius match from your best guess/experience?

@PursuitPerfectSystem

3 жыл бұрын

I am familiar with the name but sadly I haven't heard one sorry

17k for a Stand Mount speaker? They look absolutely lovely and I'm sure sound every bit ' the perfect speaker ' but at what point do you say enough is enough? How much better do they sound than my Tannoy XT 8f's driven with high-end tubes? Not much, I imagine. I saw the thumbnail and thought 'wow, they look really nice!' watched the video and heard the price then switched off the video. I did the same for the Dynaudio Heritage as well. Surely there are a pair of Bookshelf speakers that have incredible build quality, cosmic sound but do not cost more than a couple of grand. Please help!

@PursuitPerfectSystem

3 жыл бұрын

I am looking at speakers to a couple of grand very soon so you can see what is different and then what you get or don't get more when you spend this kind of money. I wouldn't see the Marten Parker as just "stand mount" speakers, they are full range speakers just in a smaller body which has its distinct advantages if you dont need a larger speaker which in a lot of rooms, people wont

How does the Parker Duo compare to the Duke 2 and Oscar Duo? The Duke 2 sounds fantastic.

What would be a good amp pairing with this? Warmer or neutral amps?

Great review. I own the Marten Parker Trio and I could not agree more of all your thoughts. If you had to decide for an amplifier for the Martens between Gryphon Diablo 300, PassLabs INT-250, PassLabs XP12-X250.8 combo or Luxman C900u-M900u combo what it would be?

@PursuitPerfectSystem

3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow you have the big boys congrats man, I bet they sound mega - I have only listened to the Gryphon out of those so I couldn't say. The amp I liked with the Duo really reminds me of the Diablo 300 - raw clean honest power, but its too big a decision to make it from that one comment :)

@johnsweda2999

3 жыл бұрын

You should look at the gato Steve giving high praise earlier on about the 150 they use EFT transistors what is basically a valve in a transistor. Luxman amplifier are good what's the sensitivity of these speakers?

@akisanagnostis144

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnsweda2999 91db and minimum 3.1ohm (6ohm nominal).

@johnsweda2999

3 жыл бұрын

@@akisanagnostis144 well you want an amplifier that can get down to 2 ohms impedance ideally then I would look at the gato 150 that can get to just below 2 ohms I don't think you would go wrong with that amplifier with those speakers. The company sell Direct they might do a trial period of 30 or 60 days etc that's what you want. what are you using at the moment?

@akisanagnostis144

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnsweda2999 I am using the Plinius Hiato. But I have to trade it. So the options are the above amplifiers that I already have offers for trading.

You should start awarding the components you review a "Diamond" Gold, Silver or Bronze award ? People viewing your channel need some sort of reference point. It's just a thought Terry.

@PursuitPerfectSystem

3 жыл бұрын

I do on the website review

Really liked this video, I do love a stand mount. These will definitely be on my list to demo, along with the brigadier mu2. Also, these speakers are similar in price with the Wilson tune tots, are they similar in sound?

@PursuitPerfectSystem

3 жыл бұрын

Nah the Wilson are designed to be bass frequency limited aka not full range - the Marten are very full range

@ukdub

3 жыл бұрын

@@PursuitPerfectSystem thanks, will knock them off my list..

@PursuitPerfectSystem

3 жыл бұрын

@@ukdub Yeah it depends on what your looking for, they are different

@themack276

3 жыл бұрын

You need to also add the Vimberg Amea vimberg.de/amea/ if your budget stretches an extra couple of £1000. I had the Marten Parker Duo on home demo and in my system whilst the Marten was good, the Amea was great and justifies my wallet being an extra couple £1000 lighter. These are my retirement speakers after 20 yrs with my beloved Sonus Faber Electa Amator 2s, after passive ABR, flabby reflex port bass is not going to cut it :-)

Thanks~!

Thanks

@PursuitPerfectSystem

3 ай бұрын

Wow thank you very much

Terry, how do you think the NAD M33 would match with Marten Parker duo speakers? Would they be a match....I know I would need to audition both to get the real answer...but off hand would you have an idea? thanks in advance.

@PursuitPerfectSystem

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry I haven't played with the NAD M33 to be able to say, really sorry

@thetoshmiester5136

3 жыл бұрын

@@PursuitPerfectSystem Do you think the NAD M33 is a system you may review in the future or is it too low fi for your liking?

please make a review on the trio

Hello, great review!!!What do you think, Oscar Trio or Parker Duo for a room of 19 m2?(have a Rel 3 sho also...)Thank you very much!

@PursuitPerfectSystem

7 ай бұрын

I remember much preferring the Parker to the Oscar but that is about it, it was a long time ago

@capraruf

7 ай бұрын

@@PursuitPerfectSystem thank you very much!!!

Interesting that Peter Qvortrup, of Audio Note fame, thinks silk and paper are all you need, and companies that boast about their exotic materials are full of it! Verity and Wilson, hugely respected speaker manufacturers, also concur with his approach.

Awesome review!!! Parker Duo or Oscar trio which one is best for small room ?

@PursuitPerfectSystem

3 жыл бұрын

I found the Oscar Duo to be very good but the special one was the Parker Duo and they kick out loads of bass so in a small room the stand mount will likely more than do the business

@thiefspirit

3 жыл бұрын

@@PursuitPerfectSystem Parker sound great, Thank You!

Terry, You seem to like the Leema, just how good is it? I'm looking for a new amp around this price and from your comments it could be what I'm looking for.

@PursuitPerfectSystem

3 жыл бұрын

It seems like a stunner to me but I need to test it on more speakers before I can say for sure :)

@grahamt3598

3 жыл бұрын

I've got Spendor A7s - not quite Marten Parkers but will have to do.

@PursuitPerfectSystem

3 жыл бұрын

@@grahamt3598 still very nice

@grahamt3598

3 жыл бұрын

@@PursuitPerfectSystem Terry, One final question if you don't mind. I've got a dealer's demo model of the Leema and have now listened for a couple of days. It spits out no end of detail which suits me but I find that it's lacking when it comes to the snare and bass drums. I'm used to a really prominent presence from these - maybe too much for most tastes. You mention in the review of the Marten Parker speakers (about 17:35) that the other integrated amp you tried had a 'darker, bassier sound'. Other than the amount of detail it provides I would say that the Leema doesn't favour any one area more than another which is probably ideal for many listeners. So, if you don't mind, is the Leema perhaps too 'polite'?

I asked today, on their website, who makes the Parker series drivers.Accuton or SB Acoustics. And in the answer I received, they told me that the drivers are made by ”Accuton and also developed together with Danesian Audio ” . So they are not manufactured by SB Acoustics. This is good.

@skavcic

3 жыл бұрын

Danesian audio designs drivers made by SB Acoustics.

@ec2112

3 жыл бұрын

@@skavcic That doesn't mean the Parker Duo drivers are made by SB Acoustics. Danesien Audio collaborates with many audio companies. At least I think so. The people at Marten told me clearly that the drivers are not manufactured by SB Acoustics.

You were almost choking on your words because how good these speakers are. Audio nirvana for you?

@PursuitPerfectSystem

3 жыл бұрын

Haha I liked them a lot yes :)

How did it perform with hard rock like AC/DC, Iron Maiden etc?

Which is the best BookSHELF Speaker below $ 3000?

I had a listening session with a Mark Levinson 532h amp, and a Modwright pre amp. I found the combination a little bit dark sounding and the highs a bit tame

@PursuitPerfectSystem

2 жыл бұрын

As I talk about in the review you need the right amp - or maybe try the Diamond version, I am reviewing them now

@theomindschrddr7983

2 жыл бұрын

@@PursuitPerfectSystem Thanks for your quick answer! Yes i have seen your review about them...you are right. I'm curious if you like the diamond version

@PursuitPerfectSystem

2 жыл бұрын

@@theomindschrddr7983 yes very much so they are more neutral at the top more lively too but I have found the stands are really important. What stands were the Parker on for your demo?

@theomindschrddr7983

2 жыл бұрын

@@PursuitPerfectSystem they were on custom design stands. What do you think what make the sound better if it stand on the orignal stands?

@PursuitPerfectSystem

2 жыл бұрын

@@theomindschrddr7983 yeah defo the marten stands with the isolators I don't know if it puts the speaker just at the right height or a slight angle but it does matter. The darker sound I found too and I changed amps and that made all the difference

It is not sealed box if it has passive membrane, it is closer to bass reflex principle.

@PursuitPerfectSystem

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry I didnt realise, there is no port or hole in them :)

@tomislavgasparic8100

3 жыл бұрын

@@PursuitPerfectSystem passive radiator works almost in same way as bass reflex port (hole/tube with amount of air in it), or as it's called Helmlotz resonator.

How is the fatigue factor? Older models seem to be good for this..not sure about the new series oscar and Parker duo/trios

@PursuitPerfectSystem

3 жыл бұрын

They are quite warm sounding speakers that are big on tonality and if you look at the measurement you can see the Parker are very neutral in freq response and very extended in the treble still which is why they are so good imo - but there is a slight recession to the treble that keeps them on the more pleasing side of the spectrum.

@sirjohnpiraan1662

3 жыл бұрын

@@PursuitPerfectSystem thanks a lot

@PursuitPerfectSystem

3 жыл бұрын

@@sirjohnpiraan1662 I think the most important factor with them is getting the right amplifier, they can sound a pale shadow of themselves with the wrong one :)

@sirjohnpiraan1662

3 жыл бұрын

@@PursuitPerfectSystem haha that’s right I am quite a fan of the heritage model and thinking of miles 5 just wanted to know because listening fatigue is something I want to avoid I really enjoyed your video on the other heritage vs bowers thank you so much for your reply and great review as always!

@PursuitPerfectSystem

3 жыл бұрын

@@sirjohnpiraan1662 oh wow that was years ago I had terrible recording equipment back then and no clue how to make a video - not saying am an expert now but at least my tools are better :)

Are the drivers manufactured by Accuton or SB Acoustisc? It is very important to know this aspect .. Accuton drivers are much better than those from SB Acoustics by a lot .... It would be strange to have SB Acoustics drivers in speakers of 10,000 euros ... Marten Duke 2 uses Accuton drivers ... and they're cheaper ... As it looks, I think the drivers are from SB Acoustics ...

If I was looking to spend this type of money on a pair of stand mount speakers I would also like to hear the Wilson Audio Tune Tots and the Magico stand mounts as well. The Martens are again hot in the bass in your room and far from the makers + or - 2db response. Between 30 and 60hz between +5 and +10db with suck outs at 85, 180 and 350hz in spite of room treatment. This is what you get when you put a loud speaker system into a room I suppose! As you say the higher response is very good indeed.

@PursuitPerfectSystem

3 жыл бұрын

The bass response is largely room dictated and I want it hot like that for equal loudness you need a lot of bass at deeper freq and you need room gain for it. I have reviewed the Wilson already, they are not a speaker you can really compare to these Marten because they are designed with very different priorities in mind

@mikebooth8858

3 жыл бұрын

@@PursuitPerfectSystem I mentioned the Tune Tots because another reviewer has recently looked at them. He actually liked the bass from them although he noted they leveled off at 65hz. He lives in an apartment so maybe that is a plus for him. The Magico A1's specs show a sealed box design that goes down to 35hz with low 84db efficiency. Maybe you may get the chance to review these! It would be interesting to hear how they compare to the Martens in your room I would have thought.

What about the Luxman you fell in love for a long long time and giving rave reviews in your early videos.

@PursuitPerfectSystem

3 жыл бұрын

Everyone would fall in love with the 509X, that was a couple of years ago it would be interesting to listen to it again, its a lovely amp

@parvezshaikhul

3 жыл бұрын

@@PursuitPerfectSystem appreciate if you let Luxman 509 go with your marten speakers and tell us your impression.

@PursuitPerfectSystem

3 жыл бұрын

@@parvezshaikhul the Luxman is not mine I used it for a while to review it and then had to give it back. All my money goes on producing this channel, paying for a new website audio recording gear camera gear, all just as expensive as hifi kit

@parvezshaikhul

3 жыл бұрын

@@PursuitPerfectSystem Oh going extreme for audiophiles like us Great!!!

Did you ever get an opportunity to try these Marten Parker Duo's with the Gryphon Diablo 300?

@PursuitPerfectSystem

Жыл бұрын

No sadly but but that would be a nice combo i think

@kennethmitchell7888

Жыл бұрын

@@PursuitPerfectSystem I was interested in your opinion as you are very careful with how you craft your assessments but was interested as you have an excellent grasp and far more experience than I at reviewing gear. I did actually assess this combination in my dealer's showroom a week ago and now I am trying them at home next week. A new Diablo 300 and new Martens in piano walnut on stands to hook up with my Lumin X1. I am actually really excited. If I proceed with the purchase, I think it is likely to be my last! I cannot believe I am about to give up my Harbeth M40.2A's but the Marten Parker Duos are a great insight into true high end sound through which to enjoy my music. Keep up the great work.

@PursuitPerfectSystem

Жыл бұрын

@@kennethmitchell7888 thabks very much for the kind words, please do remember what I said about their dedicated stands if your not using them initially or for the home demo. Thanks again and good luck

@kennethmitchell7888

Жыл бұрын

@@PursuitPerfectSystem They are coming on Marten's own dedicated stands, Terry. If I fall for them they are all staying. The amp was new out the box the nigh before my demo and the speakers are just new, too, so there may be some more break in required but I will try and be objective and will sit down to do A/B comparisons as far as that is possible and make one change at a time with some favourite, well known to me, pieces of music. Thanks for prompting me about the stands but I am quite good at doing my homework :) Take care.

What tube amplifier did you use??

@PursuitPerfectSystem

3 жыл бұрын

Its an Octave I will make a video for it soon, not for my channel

is there any limit to $ spent on audio?

@jamesparson

3 жыл бұрын

Nope, but at some point the difference is marginal . At some point, just hire the band to play just for you.

@PursuitPerfectSystem

3 жыл бұрын

At some point hire the band - one of the best comments ever !! :)

@sengo2146

6 ай бұрын

And the live band would outperform any system even worth of $100000000@@jamesparson

Are you buying them,funds permitting?

Why did you remove the SOUND DEMO video?

@PursuitPerfectSystem

3 жыл бұрын

I didnt remove it for some reason youtube has blocked the video - it must not like one of the songs in it all of a sudden. I need to remake it but its time and I am working on new things I can only get so much done

Where do I sign!

@PursuitPerfectSystem

3 жыл бұрын

Haha :)

Luxman l509x with these??

@PursuitPerfectSystem

Жыл бұрын

Always audition first if you can because that will be a rich sound most probably but should be awesome too

Everybody just buy Wharfedale EVO speakers ! They are the best under 4000$ !

Review audiovector speakers?

@PursuitPerfectSystem

3 жыл бұрын

At some point I am sure yes :)

@henriksrensen3220

3 жыл бұрын

@@PursuitPerfectSystem 👍🙂

Just me but the yellow cast to the wood is hard to see.

@PursuitPerfectSystem

3 жыл бұрын

Thats possibly my lack of colour grading skills getting the colours Bob on perfect

That is not a closed box. Because it has a passive radiator.

@PursuitPerfectSystem

3 жыл бұрын

I thought it was still classified as one sorry

@IliyaOsnovikov

3 жыл бұрын

@@PursuitPerfectSystem From a technical standpoint a passive radiator works just as a port (vent). However, unlike a port it's free from any pipe resonanses.

You don't need to spend 10k on parkers. You don't need diamond tweeters for good sound. How come the kef blades don't use diamond then?

@PursuitPerfectSystem

3 жыл бұрын

Blades costs £25k

@ProfessorJohnSmith

3 жыл бұрын

@@PursuitPerfectSystem so if a 25k speaker doesn't need diamond tweeters to sound good it's not really needed is it? There are cheaper tweeters out there that could be used which would drastically reduce the price of the speakers.

@PursuitPerfectSystem

3 жыл бұрын

do you think the kef blade is a perfect speaker that cannot be bettered? better materials is part of the progression of all technology.

@ProfessorJohnSmith

3 жыл бұрын

@@PursuitPerfectSystem the point I'm making is these parkers are very overpriced. Where is the money going? The ceramic version costs under 10k. Explain to me where the money goes.

@PursuitPerfectSystem

3 жыл бұрын

@@ProfessorJohnSmith I am not here to justify what a manufacturer is charging, after reviewewing about 6 other speakers in the last 6 months around the same money or more and lots of cheaper speakers these more than justify the price for the sound quality imo maybe do a comparison for yourself when you can to know for sure.

You just talk toooomuch Verbal diaries !!!

@PursuitPerfectSystem

2 жыл бұрын

Some products warrant it