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Marten Oscar Duo: Rethinking Design for Superior Sound
The Marten Oscar Duo represents a bold step forward in speaker design, sparking a rethink to deliver Marten’s renowned sound using innovative new technology. Bespoke drivers were specifically created for this model to achieve the Marten signature sound in a more compact form. The Oscar Duo is not just about sound but about pushing the boundaries of design—understanding challenges, taking risks, and rethinking traditional approaches were key in the creation of the Oscar series.
Ceramic Domes: Advanced Technology for Natural Sound
At the heart of the Oscar Duo’s exceptional performance are its brand new ceramic drivers. These drivers are crafted from hard ceramic, a material known as sapphire due to its lightness and extreme rigidity. This makes it one of the best materials for speaker membranes, offering a high internal damping factor and minimal distortion. The high material resonance frequency of the ceramic domes ensures a level of clarity that is the holy grail for high-end speakers, delivering an incredibly natural and transparent sound.
Precision-Crafted Cabinets
The exterior design of the Oscar Duo is a study in minimalist elegance—no unnecessary details or embellishments. The cabinets are meticulously crafted to balance strength with elegance, perfectly complementing the speaker’s sound. The optional magnetic grilles snap on with a satisfying click, streamlining the form without altering the acoustic properties, and ensuring that the speaker looks as good as it sounds.
Premium Internal Wiring
To achieve the highest possible sound quality, Marten uses Jorma Design internal wiring in the Oscar Duo. Handmade in Sweden, these cables are known for their exceptional quality, utilizing separate + and – wires for enhanced shielding and the highest quality copper. This results in a natural, transparent sound that perfectly complements the precision design and build of the Oscar Duo, ensuring that every detail of your music is faithfully reproduced.
Custom-Designed Stand and Isolation Feet
Marten didn’t stop at the speakers themselves—they also designed a custom stand specifically for the Oscar Duo. This stand is the result of many iterations, striking the perfect balance between form and function. Its triple-pillar design reduces weight while maintaining stability, effectively dealing with vibrations that could otherwise impact sound quality. Additionally, the feet of the stand are designed to isolate the speaker from the supporting surface, using spikes as a tried-and-tested method to reduce resonance and enhance sound clarity.
Low Order Crossover for High Dynamics
The Oscar Duo features a second-order crossover, creatively designed to maximize dynamic range while maintaining clarity and detail. This crossover uses high-quality components, including copper foil air core coils, silver/gold capacitors, and supreme resistors, all internally connected with Jorma cabling. This design ensures that the Oscar Duo delivers music with a full-bodied, dynamic sound that is both powerful and refined.
Space-Filling Sound in Any Environment
Despite its compact size, the Oscar Duo delivers a sound that fills the room, rivaling that of much larger speakers. Whether in a small apartment or a larger living space, these speakers offer solid and tight sound that feels like it’s coming from a speaker with a much larger footprint. The Oscar Duo is an all-around performer, easily fitting into any space while delivering exceptional sound quality.
Conclusion: A New Standard in Compact High-End Speakers
The Marten Oscar Duo sets a new standard for what can be achieved in a compact speaker design. With its bespoke drivers, minimalist cabinets, premium internal wiring, and custom stands, the Oscar Duo delivers the full Marten sound in a more accessible form. Whether you’re an experienced audiophile or new to high-end audio, the Oscar Duo promises an immersive and natural listening experience that will elevate your enjoyment of music.
