I've heard the MartinLogan CLX.... WOW

hi lloyd:

if you were selecting a speaker and had 2 on your list, namely, the clx and the magnepan 20.1, which would you select, and why ?

Hi Mr. Tennis,

I have seen your posts and respect your passion for tubes (MV125 in particular). I owned CJ MV60 for 9 years and still own CJ pre.

I have never heard the Maggie 20.1s but have read it is a great speaker. The many Maggies I have heard have generally felt 'fuller' to my ear than the corresponding MLs. In the way an EL34 tube can feel fuller in that rich, lifelike way. I would bet the CLX could get there with some work (Descent sub), but standalone, I would suspect that the Maggie 20.1s are the fuller loudspeaker. Personally, I would be very happy with clx plus descent I bet longterm. standalone, not for me. I would def want to hear the 20.1s. Again note the caveat I have heard many maggie's, just not the 20.1. Good luck!

Does anyone else find the CLX ugly?

Has anyone here auditioned the Maggie 20.1 and bought the CLX instead? The price is similar but the looks and specifications are worlds apart. Its the sound that counts though hence the question.

if you would consider a speaker the size of the 20.1, also consider the apogee duetta signature.

I concur that the Apogees are something else. Stages, Grands and Duettas...all incredible in a way that few other speakers before (or since) can match. My question (i honestly dont know the answer) is on repairs and longevity going forward for these products.