Marten was founded in Gothenburg, Sweden in 1998 by Leif Marten Olsson, a musician who came to loudspeaker design from a listener's perspective rather than an engineer's. That origin shapes everything about the brand. Where many high-end speaker companies measure performance in terms of frequency response linearity and distortion figures, Marten measures it in terms of musical engagement — the capacity of a loudspeaker to communicate the emotional content of a performance, not merely its technical accuracy. The result is a range of speakers that audiophiles describe with words normally reserved for live music: present, alive, involving.

ENGINEERING PHILOSOPHY

Marten loudspeakers use diamond tweeters and ceramic midrange drivers — materials chosen for their exceptional stiffness, low mass, and near-perfect pistonic behaviour across their operating range. These drivers are expensive to manufacture and demanding to implement correctly, which is why relatively few speaker designers use them. Marten's crossover designs are developed to allow these exceptional drivers to work at their best, using air-core inductors and film capacitors that contribute no sonic signature of their own. The cabinet construction uses high-density MDF laminated with real wood veneers in a range of finishes, braced internally to eliminate resonance. The sonic character that emerges from all of this is not clinical or analytical — it is musical, with an effortless quality in the upper frequencies that makes long listening sessions genuinely pleasurable.

WHY THE AUDIO TAILOR CARRIES MARTEN

We carry Marten because our clients who love music — not just audio equipment — respond to these speakers in a way that is different from almost anything else we demonstrate. If you listen to a lot of live music, or if you play an instrument, you will understand immediately what Marten has achieved.

Coltrane Momento 2: A Marvel of Audio Engineering for the Discerning Audiophile

Introducing the Coltrane Momento 2: Where Advanced Technology Meets Exquisite Sound The Coltrane Momento 2 is not just a loudspeaker; it's an embodiment of advanced audio engineering and a dedication to sonic perfection. Designed for those who seek nothing less than the best, it offers an audio experience that's as close to live music as possible, capturing every nuance of sound with impeccable precision.

Exceptional Features of the Coltrane Momento 2

1. First Order Crossover: Utilizing the bespoke crossover technique developed for the Coltrane Supreme 2, the Momento 2 ensures perfect time and phase coherence, and flawless time coincidence, resulting in a soundstage of unparalleled clarity and depth.
2. Diamond Dome Tweeters: The use of pure diamond in the high-frequency range ensures a sound that sparkles with clarity. The Diamond drivers offer an exceptional stiffness-to-weight ratio and internal sound velocity, leading to high power handling and very low compression.
3. Ceramic Domes: These domes are made from hard ceramic, known for its lightness and extreme rigidity. The high internal damping factor and minimal distortion result in a level of clarity that stands as the holy grail for high-end speaker domes.
4. Cell Bass Drivers: The long excursion, low distortion levels, and hidden surround of the Cell bass driver units provide a rich, dynamic bass performance with a powerful presentation.
5. Carbon Fiber Cabinets: After extensive research, carbon fiber laminate has been identified as the best material for loudspeaker cabinets, offering unmatched strength, rigidity, and internal damping, making the cabinet completely resonance-free.
6. Jorma Design Internal Wiring: The use of Jorma Design internal wiring, known for its high quality and performance, ensures a natural, transparent sound, perfectly complementing the speaker's design.
7. Marten Isolators with IsoAcoustics: These precision isolators allow the cabinet to be completely isolated from the floor, reducing resonance and distortion, and enhancing the overall soundstage.

Upgrade to the Statement Edition For those seeking an even more refined experience, the Coltrane Momento 2 can be upgraded to the Statement Edition. This upgrade includes Jorma Statement internal cables and higher-quality crossover components, elevating the audio experience to new heights.

Perfect for the Demanding Listener The Coltrane Momento 2 is designed for those who understand that achieving the ultimate sound experience requires careful placement and setup. It's a commitment to bringing the live music experience into your home without any compromise.

Innovations in Crossover Design The first-order crossover, combined with copper foil air core coils, silver/copper foil capacitors, silver foil capacitors, and custom-made resistors, ensures that all sound registers are generated at the exact moment they were recorded, mirroring the live music experience.

A Symphony of Sound in Your Space Owning a Coltrane Momento 2 is a statement of your commitment to audio excellence. It's not just about placing a speaker in your home; it's about creating an environment where every note is felt, every rhythm is experienced, and every performance is lived. The Coltrane Momento 2 is for those who demand the best and are willing to invest in achieving it.