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Oscar Duo review in U-Audio

Thanks to U-Audio in Taiwan for this glowing review of Oscar Duo. Not only is it complimentary and detailed on the technical side, they seem to have truly understood the essence of the speaker. With Oscar Duo, we have captured the magic of our premium models in a more accessible package.

Here are a few excerpts taken from the review (translated by Google).

“The piano sound is mellow and warm… it perfectly tells the beauty of the analog recording of that era.”

“When the piano and the drum set were quiet, and Bass was solo, it even showed the power of Oscar Duo. Suddenly, with a strong bang, the piano and drum set returned to the team. Anyone who likes jazz should listen to Marten’s speakers. Wonderful, really wonderful!”

“As soon as the first track of Corcovado’s music came out, it surprised me: this Oscar Duo, a small bookshelf speaker, has such a full and rich low frequency. At the beginning, there is a piano string, and then the rhythm group is started. The drum set on the left and the bass on the right are paved with rhythm, so that Peterson piano can step on the dance steps. Ray Brown’s bass is really plump and full, and the vibration of Ed Thigpen’s foot drum on the left is passed straight through, and I can feel it on the seat. I’m afraid that some small floor speakers can’t produce such bass. The piano sound is mellow and warm, the sound particles are clear and distinct, and with a little flexibility, it perfectly tells the beauty of the analog recording of that era.”

“Oscar Duo’s speed responded quickly, without procrastination at all, and brought out these strengths, speeds, and colors. If you like this clear picture, you should find a pair of bookshelf speakers like this.”

“Oscar Duo can perform jazz and rock in such a wonderful way, returning to the classical music that I am most familiar with, it also shows its ability.”

“If you always want to have a pair of Marten speakers, but because of budget, Oscar Duo can be a good starting point. If you want to find a pair of high-quality bookshelf speakers that are clear, transparent and comprehensive, Oscar Duo can provide you great listening pleasure among the 200,000-level speakers.”

Full review here.

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Marten isolators by IsoAcoustics

The reduction of resonance has always been important in the design of our cabinets – the right isolation can mean the difference between a good speaker and a great speaker.

Our cabinets are carefully designed to minimise distortion, but ultimately each unit must stand on the floor, which creates its own resonance factors. This in itself can muddy the soundstage. The best way to deal with this is to isolate the cabinet.

We worked with IsoAcoustics to design and custom make Marten isolators. With this precision product, the speaker feels completely isolated from the floor, reducing resonance and distortion – leaving the soundstage free. It also makes for richer, more controlled and dynamic bass. With a construction similar to their Gaia series, we believe we have achieved something special. We always work with quality. And these guys have the know-how and awards to prove it.

Employed by the Mingus and Parker series, the isolators are the best we have worked with so far and we plan to roll these out for all future models. Marten isolators will also be available as upgrades for existing Marten clients.

Read the News article at ISOAcoustics

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Entrepreneur of the Year in Mölndal 2020

We are proud to announce that we have received an award for Entrepreneur of the Year, Mölndal 2020.

Beating 7,000 local companies to the prize, we are pleased to be recognised for our achievements. Taking products out in to the world requires courage. What we have established with our small family business in Sweden has given us the strength to operate as a global business.

We’d like to thank that board at Entrepreneurs Mölndal for this award. It’s more than an acknowledgement; it’s a validation that we are doing good things.

The Entrepreneurs Mölndal are Sweden’s largest entrepreneurial organization and represent 70,000 entrepreneurs in the country. This is what they had to say:

“Through the endurance and determination, this year’s winners have succeeded in developing a hobby to become one of the world’s best in their industry. With their passion and technology at the forefront, they have built a strong and niche brand globally, while design, development and production take place locally here in Mölndal.”

Translated by Google