Martin Logan Ascent i vs. Odyssey


I've just completed an in-home trial of the Ascent i's, and was very impressed with them. My dealer does not carry the Odysseys, and I haven't had a very good description of what might be gained by going to the Odyssey. The spec sheet for both models says they each go down to 35Hz. Does anyone have any experience with both models? (my room is 18 x18, I have Classe CAM200 monoblocks, 400W into 4 ohms).

thanks, Bill
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Showing 1 response by btstrg

I have owned both the Ascents and Odysseys.
I now have a pair of Prodigy's which I run with tube mono blocks. I have had these around a year now.
I have always ran tube amps with Martin Logan's speakers, while the Ascents did lack some in the bass I never felt the needed a sub.
The Odysseys are excellent speakers with better bass then the Ascents and overall a bigger sound stage, and again I personally never thought the needed a sub, I have always had plenty off bass,I guess it depends on your system and what you are powering them with.
They love the power especially the Bigger Odysseys and Prodigy's, if you under power them I can see why the bass might not be there.
I think your Classe CAM200 monoblocks will mate very well with both but in the long run you will be allot happier with the Odysseys.
Good Luck.