Marten’s ‘Coltrane - Black Pearl’ loudspeaker
Marten has announced a limited edition ‘Coltrane’ loudspeaker called the ‘Black Pearl’.
What distinguishes this speaker, visually, is that the front panel is gloss black. Internally, though, is where the fun is: it is wired with Jorma Design’s PRIME cables. Enough said?
No? Then you haven’t heard the PRIME cables…:-) BUT there is also upgraded crossover parts, cabinet structure and slightly more tube-friendly bass drivers [which I think are now available on all new Coltranes]. Looks like the speaker is also about 14 lbs heavier than it used to be, now weighing in at 118lbs.
Price: $90K USD [’Standard’ Coltranes are $60K] … of COURSE we want a pair. But we already have a pair of the walnut Coltranes in on consignment - their current owner is remodeling needs a little extra funds [figures, huh? All of you who have remodeled know exactly what I am talking about, don’t you] - so we aren’t desperate for the Black Pearl… yet.
Here is the essence of the brochure:
