Marten - Mingus Quintet 2 - Floorstanding Speakers

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.

Marten Mingus Quintet 2 Floorstanding Speakers: A Fusion of Acoustic Excellence and Sleek Design

Discover the Mingus Quintet 2: Uncompromised Performance in a Compact Package The Marten Mingus Quintet 2 stands on the strong foundations of its proven predecessor, offering a blend of CELL technology drivers and full-range capabilities. It's the ideal choice for those seeking deep bass, wide dynamics, and a lounge-friendly listening experience without compromising on quality.

Key Features of the Mingus Quintet 2

1. Five-Driver System: Equipped with five drivers, including a pure diamond tweeter, ceramic mid-range, and aluminium sandwich bass domes, the Mingus Quintet 2 delivers immaculate control and power.
2. First Order Crossover: This advanced crossover system ensures an open, clean, and dynamic sound, perfectly synchronizing all frequencies.
3. Enhanced Resonance Control: With an advanced damping mat and solid wood tops and bottoms, the speaker cabinet offers a more neutral sound profile with superior resonance control.
4. Marten Isolators: These isolators further reduce resonance by effectively isolating the cabinet from the supporting surface.

Award-Winning Design and Performance The Mingus Quintet 2, with its innovative design and audio capabilities, is perfectly suited for audiophiles who require both quality sound and an aesthetically pleasing speaker system.

Advanced Components for Superior Sound

• Diamond Tweeter: The Cell diamond tweeter from Accuton ensures pure and brilliant high-frequency sound with minimal distortion.
• Ceramic Domes: These domes, known for their stiffness and lightness, deliver a high level of clarity, perfect for high-end speaker domes.
• Bass Drivers: The Cell bass driver units with aluminium sandwich honeycomb construction offer a rich, dynamic bass performance.

Cabinet Design: A Blend of Aesthetics and Function The Mingus Quintet 2's cabinet is crafted to create fewer sound reflections while maintaining a sleek form. The use of high-quality materials and meticulous construction ensures a resonance-free experience.

Wood Finishes for Elegant Aesthetics Available in finishes like Zebrano, Walnut, and Oak, the Mingus Quintet 2 beautifully balances design and function, providing both visual appeal and acoustic stability.

Internal Wiring: The Backbone of Pure Sound The use of Jorma internal wiring, known for its high quality and performance, further enhances the sound quality, ensuring natural, transparent audio reproduction.

Bass Control for Versatile Placement With four levels of bass control, the Mingus Quintet 2 is easy to integrate into various room sizes and layouts, offering flexibility in speaker placement.

Crossover: The Heart of Mingus Quintet 2's Sound The refined first-order crossover is a critical component of the Mingus sound, providing powerful bass frequencies and ensuring that all registers are generated at the exact moment they were recorded.

Upgrade to Statement Edition For an enhanced experience, the Mingus Quintet 2 can be upgraded to the Statement Edition, featuring superior internal cables and crossover components.

Jörgen Olofsson's Vision for Mingus Quintet 2 Under the guidance of Jörgen Olofsson, CEO of Marten, the Mingus Quintet 2 has undergone significant improvements in reducing resonance and tweaking the crossover, ensuring that every component works in harmony to deliver the best sound possible.

Mingus Quintet 2: Perfect for Modern Audiophiles The Mingus Quintet 2 is an embodiment of Marten's commitment to delivering high-quality sound in a form factor that is both lounge and listener-friendly. It stands as a testament to the brand's dedication to continuous improvement and innovation in the world of high-fidelity audio.