Hi there
Which country are you in? Here Singapore, humidity runs at around 85%-90%. It is not kind to electrostatics. Martin Logans are especially susceptible, as the panels are exposed. Quads and Acoustats seem to be a little more resilient, due to the dust-covers I suppose.
Running Martin Logans here means you have to be prepared to change panels once a year. Even the sound changes depending on the humidity levels. They sound better when humidity is low, and become rolled off as humidity rises.
I love 'stats but I would never buy another pair unless I moved to another country with a dryer climate.
Another no-no for humid places is drivers with foam surrounds. They rot and crumble after 4-5 years. Even sneakers and sports shoes suffer the same fate!
Kind Regards
Mick
Which country are you in? Here Singapore, humidity runs at around 85%-90%. It is not kind to electrostatics. Martin Logans are especially susceptible, as the panels are exposed. Quads and Acoustats seem to be a little more resilient, due to the dust-covers I suppose.
Running Martin Logans here means you have to be prepared to change panels once a year. Even the sound changes depending on the humidity levels. They sound better when humidity is low, and become rolled off as humidity rises.
I love 'stats but I would never buy another pair unless I moved to another country with a dryer climate.
Another no-no for humid places is drivers with foam surrounds. They rot and crumble after 4-5 years. Even sneakers and sports shoes suffer the same fate!
Kind Regards
Mick