| | |  | Special Interests | Home » » » MartinLogan Source SE Loudspeaker (Black Ash) | | | | | | | Description: | | The Source loudspeaker is a versatile hybrid electrostatic floorstanding speaker that can be used and left and right or surround channels. The Source is a passive speaker with an 8 inch woofer that produces impressive bass response. The frequency response for this speaker ranges from 43-22,000 Hz. | | | Features: | |
• MartinLogan high quality, full range speaker
• The most affordable electrostatic hybrid ever produced
• Ideal for both stereo music lovers and multi-channel home theater systems
• Easy to power with modest priced receivers, yet competely at home with higher performance electronics
• Wood veneer finish
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 14.6 inches | | Product Width:
| 9.7 inches | | Product Height:
| 51.2 inches | | Product Weight:
| 36.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 55.5 inches | | Package Width:
| 24.2 inches | | Package Height:
| 14.4 inches | | Package Weight:
| 52.1 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 17 reviews |
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13 of 14 found the following review helpful:
Very affordable excellent entry level speaker systemDec 22, 2010
By Juan Roestel
I currently have a set of German Canton Plus S loudspeakers driven by a Jolida 801RC tube amplifier, I have heard a lot about electrostatic systems but never had a chance to experiment with one of these as they are costly and bulky, looking in Amazon I came across of the Martin Logan Source electrostatics, I was atracted by its design, quality and price, after doing some research I finally scratched my wallet and purchased a set of 2 speakers, they got to my house in absolutely outsanding crating and the protection against shipping damage was second to none.
After carefully unpack the columns I connected them to the amplifier via OFC cables, connected the electrostatic section power supplies and fired the system. I tried first a CD of a Supertramp recording that is rich in bass as well as in high frequencies, also played Whitney Houston's "The bodyguard". The music was played in a Jolida JD 110 tube CD player connected to the amplifier with a set of good OFC RCA cables. (I am planning on changing these cables and use Aphrodite Cu29 Solstice 6 OFC cable for the loudspeaker connection and for the analog interconnection between the CD player and the amplifier will use Aphrodite Cu29 Equinox 6 OCC RCA cable to improve even more the system's performance, if your budget allow it, also go for OCC cable instead OFC cable for the loudspeaker interconnection as well, they are pricey but the increment on performace is outstanding)
The sound was inmaculate ! the system performed better than I was expecting as I have read it need sometime to adjust itself and get loose or "cook".
Well, the bass were rich and no sign of distortion, high frequencies were outstanding and vocals were also impressive, you have the singer in your living room! The speakers handled the power of the 801RC without effort, (the system can handle 200watts RMS without problem).
Now after several hours of listening the system start to sound better and better bass sounds were increasing the richness, the normal "break in" is 300 hours.
I play music for breaking in but also I am breaking-in the system with pink and white noise for a more scientifical way of break-in the speakers.
In summary an excellent entry level system at a very affordable price for an electrostatic system, not cheap but worth every penny !
Technical assitance from ML is also outstanding and very fast responding for any consultation you might have, delivery from Audio Advisor Inc was also outstanding.
I seriously recommend to all audiophiles that buy this system as you will not regret doing so.
Juan
12 of 13 found the following review helpful:
AwesomeMar 15, 2010
By jim02886
"jim02886"
Just got these. i initially was going to buy Mirage or Def Techs, went to Best Buy to hear them both. Happened to hear the ML's and that was it. it's more money but you won't be disappointed. You hear so much more. I matched with th Onkyo 607 (95 watts), my suggestion is go up in the line for the power-not for sound quality but for volume if you really crank it. These will handle 200 watts and they are power hungry. It's plenty loud for the house but if you want the neighbors to listen in... ML's customer service is one of the most professional/knowledgeable that I have dealt with-I called regarding the Purity/Source/SE diifs. I spoke with a guy named Scotty-really knew his stuff and very helpful. The SE is the same as the Source except for the cabinet and it does not tilt. ML considers it a step up from the Source, internally they are the same. The SE (special edition) has a wood veneer cabinet. The Purity has an internal 200 watt amp-not really necessary.....These things make the hair on the back of my neck stand up! Worth every penny. Another aside-go with the dynamo 700 subwoofer, the 500 is not ML design but a repackage. Go with the Fresco center as it has thin film technology. Both a little more money but worth it.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
What you have been missing.Jul 15, 2010
By MR. E
The sound is awesome! Voices seem to come out of thin air. Seems like I am using a center channel when playing in 2 channel. Setting uip is tricky, but sound is worth it. The sweet spot is small so front and center will be the best seat in the house. The electrostaic panels give you that stylish uncoventional look, so if you like unique! this is the one for you.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Truely amazing sounding technology!Feb 02, 2011
By Sigpaw
My MartinLogan ESLs introduced a new dimension to my listening experience. Not only are they incredibly precise and accurate. They present a "sound stage" that exceeds the dimension of your listening area. My Sources "seem" to present sounds several feet past the end of the speakers! Sound is presented in a 3D space with breadth and depth far beyond the limits of the room. It the recording is a good recording, these speakers present the room the recording was made in accurately. Be it a large sound stage or a recording studio. You are there; with all the ambience and detail of the original performance. It is nothing short of a miracle. PLUS I can listen to them for hours without the slightest sign of fatigue - even at high volume.
At 40% off from Audio Advisor these were a steal. Just buy them! You'll wonder how you ever did without them!
FYI: I run these in a discrete component stereo system; Kenwood Basic C2 preamp into a Kenwood Basic M2a power amp complete with the M2a DRMAudio output stage upgrade:
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No kidding folks; these speakers present heavenly sound! Now if I can just tear myself away from listening long enough to accomplish a few small tasks like; eating, sleeping and going to work once in a while... :-D
1 Year Update:
After a year of use, they have improved (hard to believe but TRUE)! The low end has "matured". They have a more robust low end, yet still precise, accurate, and solid! My old speakers were 3 ways with a 12 inch long throw woofer that sported dual voice coils. Incorporating a special crossover to add more power via the second coil below 40 hz. Those old boxes had a VERY strong low end. The ML Sources have matured into something no less capable, but with amazing accuracy and little to no overshoot. They continue to please and amaze!
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
DIVINESep 14, 2011
By Vikrant
I am an audio enthusiast with deep taste in fine music. I also play few musical instruments. I assembled my Home Theater system last year and was looking for decent Floor Standing speakers to to replace the front speakers (I had Klipsch Quintet IV at that time). I came across these speakers at Bestbuy when they were under clearance few months back. For a demo, the sales guy played a Violin performance from some British Orchestra recording. WHAT THE HELL!! I felt like the violonist was sitting in front of me and playing, but was invisible. I did not hear any other song and straight bought these speakers as I knew these were the ones I was searching for.
Brought them home, did some experimenting with their placement and BINGO. Regarding sound quality, all I can say is it is divine, open, wide, clear. Most importantly - the sound is natural; I guess that is the characteristic of Electrostats. On many of the songs, I do feel that the instrument is physically present in my living room. I am proud that I made this choice. Vocals are so clear and natural that I never heard ever before. The way the sound is projected in the center it just amazing, it feels like a center channel whereas I play all music only in stereo. All music is distributed from left/right/center(virtual), but all vocals appear from center which creates great imaging.
My wife and me were listening to a favorite song (10 yrs old) on Youtube on a HQ video and she said this was a remixed version. It was not a remix!!! She was just hearing it with more clarity. I played several versions of that song to convince her that the song sounded better because she could hear everything!
It is fun that every friend of mine who comes to my home thinks that the Electrostatic panel is for decoration purpose and is removable:) Then I give them a lecture on Electrostats .. LOL
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