MARTEN Oscar Duo Standmount Loudspeakers

Oscar Duo sparked a design rethink to deliver Marten sound with new technology - bespoke drivers were created to make this possible. And that’s not the only thing that is custom: the optional stand is a Marten original. Innovation drove the creation of the Oscar series; understanding challenge, taking risks and rethinking design are the ashes from which Oscar was born. MARTEN Oscar Duo Standmount Loudspeakers Oscar Duo meets the demand for a reasonably-priced Marten speaker, without sacrifice to their renowned sound and quality. To achieve this they re-designed the build and created a bespoke driver. The build offers exceptionally controlled and natural sound; true musicality that is the mark of a Marten speaker. Custom designed drivers True Marten sound 2-way Competitive price-point Ceramic Domes To keep the same Marten sound, brand new drivers were designed, allowing more control of the details. Hard ceramic is light, yet extremely rigid, making it one of the best materials for speaker membranes – it’s also known as Sapphire. The ceramic domes have a high internal damping factor, because of a refined electrochemical process. The membrane also has a high material resonance frequency, meaning distortion is minimal; offering a level of clarity that is the holy grail for high end speaker domes. Cabinets The exterior is an exercise in minimalist design – no unnecessary details; no embellishment. Marten cabinet design is a balance of strength and elegance: the perfect complement to the sound. The optional magnetic cover snaps on with a satisfying click, instantly streamlining the form without changing the sound. Internal Wiring Marten use Jorma Design internal wiring, for its exemplary quality and performance. Handmade in Sweden, the cables use separate + and – for enhanced shielding and the highest quality Copper. This offers natural, transparent sound; the perfect choice for speakers. Cables are integral components, so they must work harmoniously with the speaker's precision design and build. Jorma Design delivers exactly what a Marten speaker demands. Optional Stand To ensure the stand would work perfectly with Oscar Duo, Marten designed it themselves – with as much consideration to resonance as to form. It had to be rigid enough to deal with vibrations, but also look good. After many iterations, Marten settled on a triple pillar design: making the overall appearance lighter, while keeping it stable. Feet By reducing contact with the supporting surface, spikes are a tried-and-tested method for stand speakers. Crossover Crossovers tend to limit the dynamics and details. The second order crossover has been creatively designed to make the best of the dynamic range. Copper foil air core coils Silver/Gold capacitors Supreme resistors Jorma internal cabling Specification Speaker: 1 x 1″ Ceramic 1 x 7″ Ceramic Frequency range: 37-20000 Hz +-3dB Power rating: 150 W Sensitivity: 86 dB / 1 m / 2.83V Impedance: 6 ohm (3.1 Ohm min) Type: 2-way Crossover frequency: Second order 2500 Hz Terminals: Single-wiring WBT Nextgen Internal wiring: Jorma Design Cabinet: 25 mm fibre laminate Matte Walnut, Piano Black or White Dimensions W x H x D: 20 x 40 x 32 cm Stand: 28 x 65.75 x 40cm Spikes: 2.5cm Net weight speaker: 13 Kg Net weight stand: 6.5 Kg