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Offered is „Descent - Schwarz/Buche“ by Martin Logan as exhibit from the category „Subwoofer Active“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 288373902 ends on 13.11.2026 at 06:51 o'clock.
If you were hoping for a clear bargain against the usual used market, this isn’t it: at €1,590, it sits above the €1,533 75th percentile and well above the €1,485 median, so the ask is a bit ambitious rather than fair. A stronger buy at this level would need either exceptional condition, a full accessory set, or some clear value-add to justify the premium.
That said, the appeal of this model is real: it’s a serious, high-performance subwoofer that’s well regarded for deep, controlled bass and the kind of authority that suits proper stereo or home-theater systems. If the unit is clean, fully working, and complete, the right buyer can still justify it on performance grounds, but I’d want something tangible in the listing to explain why it deserves more than the typical used price.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
MartinLogan emerged in the late 1970s from Lawrence, Kansas, when Gayle Martin Sanders and Ron Logan Sutherland, sharing a passion for electrostatic loudspeakers, united their engineering and design expertise. The duo, whose middle names inspired the brand, unveiled their breakthrough at the 1983 CES with the Monolith—the world's first practical hybrid electrostatic speaker, blending a curved panel for mids and highs with a dynamic woofer for bass. This American innovation addressed longstanding electrostatic limitations like fragility and poor low-end response, propelling the company from a high-end audio store collaboration to a dedicated manufacturing powerhouse.
The brand specializes in electrostatic and hybrid speakers, from flagship floorstanders like the CLX and Summit X to more accessible Motion Series designs, alongside complementary powered subwoofers and select electronics. Their proprietary thin-film transducers, advanced panel assembly, and room-optimized engineering define a lineup that prioritizes transparency and precision over conventional dynamic drivers, eschewing amplifiers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables.
Positioned firmly in the high-end market, MartinLogan commands respect among discerning audiophiles for its unwavering commitment to electrostatic purity, delivering ethereal soundstaging and timbral accuracy that make cabinets vanish. Now part of the PML group alongside Paradigm and Anthem, it blends Kansas heritage with rigorous innovation, appealing to buyers seeking reference-level realism in home audio and theater systems.
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