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Owners manual
Oscar Trio
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Table of contents
Introduction
Marten Philosophy
Unpacking
Quick Setup
Connecting the loudspeakers
Choosing cables
Connections
Burn-in
Room Acoustics
Positioning
Loudspeaker Placement
Distance to back and side walls
Focusing the Loudspeakers
Toe-in
Enclosed CD
Care of Loudspeakers
Service
Warranty
Serial Number
Technical Specifications
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Introduction
Marten Philosophy
Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of a pair of Marten loudspeakers.
At the forefront of current designs, the loudspeakers will reveal the full emotional range of
music with vivid dynamics and detail.
Properly installed, your loudspeakers will give you many years of listening pleasure. To
realize the highest sound quality from your loudspeakers, some important topics will be
addressed in the following pages. By following these suggestions, you will be able to enjoy
sound that only Marten loudspeakers can deliver.
As a Marten loudspeaker owner, you are always welcome to come to our visitors’ centre,
where, in a relaxed environment, you can listen to our full range of loudspeakers.
Marten loudspeakers are extremely sensitive instruments and will give you many
enjoyable musical moments.
Marten loudspeakers create certain demands on the accompanying hi-fi equipment, the
burn-in process, and the placement of the speakers in the listening room. Even small
changes in any of these areas can change the sound considerably.
The sound and musicality of Marten loudspeakers depend upon such factors as your
choice of cables and source components. Even the quality of the recordings matters.
Marten loudspeakers will reproduce, in extremely high detail, the slightest imperfection
in recordings and in stereo systems.
The pure, present, detailed sound image and musicality of a Marten loudspeaker defines
high-end. Emphasis is not only put on great sound but on design as well. Marten
speakers are easily integrated into any living environment.
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Unpacking
Quick Setup
When you receive your loudspeakers, you should make sure that the shipping box is in its
original state. If that is not the case, please contact your dealer.
Unpack the loudspeaker carefully, as there are several parts that can be damaged. We
suggest that you keep your box and inserts. You may need them for transporting your
loudspeakers.
Make sure that each of your shipping boxes contains the following:
2 pcs Oscar Trio loudspeaker
4 pcs aluminium stands
8 pcs Marten cones and pucks
1 pcs Owner’s Manual
We recommend that two persons help each other in unpacking the loudspeakers.
• Open the shipping boxes close to the intended listening place.
• Place the box lying down.
• Remove the packing material.
• Li the loudspeaker out.
• Put the loudspeaker upside down on a so surface.
• Remove the cloth material from the loudspeaker.
• Assemble the stands with the cones.
• Raise the speaker upright.
• Put the pucks under the cones.
Your Marten loudspeakers need quite a bit of playing time in order to reach their
maximum performance. The use of the burn-in CD enclosed with the loudspeakers is
recommended to speed up this process. Follow these steps:
1. Connect the loudspeakers to your system.
2. Put the CD in your CD player.
3. Choose track 1 and set it on repeat
4. Set the volume to a moderate level
The CD should be played for a minimum of 24 hours before attempting to adjust the
loudspeaker placement. For more in-depth information about this process, please refer to
the section about burn-in.
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Connecting the Loudspeakers
Choice of cable
Connections
To make the most of your Marten loudspeakers, please consider the following suggestions:
The impact loudspeaker cables can have on the sound is dramatic. Be sure to use the same
brand, type, and length of cable on each channel. Mixing dierent types and/or lengths of
cable can upset the precise timing and balance of your loudspeaker.
At the back of your Oscar Trio, you will find one pair of heavy-duty terminals that will
accept any standard connection. Whatever type of connection you use, make sure that
the contact is tight, and has a proper contact area. Tighten the posts, and then retighten
aer a few days to make sure that the connections haven’t loosened.
Always turn o the power of your entire system before making connections to your
speakers. We recommend using an amplifier with su∏cient power (typically a minimum
of 20 watts).
In order to obtain the best localization of instruments and voices, as well as the deepest,
most natural bass, it is important to connect your loudspeakers in phase (which means
that the drivers are moving in and out in the same direction and at the same time). The
connectors on the speakers are clearly marked, and those on your amplifier and speakers
cables should be also be marked. Keep all markings consistent in order to ensure in-phase
connections.
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Burn-in
Room Acoustics
The higher the quality of a loudspeaker system, the more demanding it will be regarding
burn-in time. Your newly unpacked Oscar Trio loudspeakers need quite a bit of playing
time to reach their optimum performance capability.
We have enclosed a CD to help speed up this process. Please allow the CD to be run for a
minimum of 24 hours before attempting to adjust the placement of the loudspeakers in
your listening room. Due to the high-tech materials used in the drivers, the loudspeakers
will sound a bit harsh in the beginning, but aer 50 hours of playing your loudspeakers
will sound good.
Aer about 200 hours of playing, your system will be optimized. The sound will be more
open and detailed and display more natural musical warmth.
Compare the process to that of a fine musical instrument, which has to be played for a
period of time before reaching its full musical potential.
A good listening room has just the right amount of reflection and absorption. The
performance of any loudspeaker depends upon the speaker’s location in the room and the
acoustical conditions in that part of the room. Furnishings, size, and proportions all aect
tonal balance, imaging, and bass characteristics.
To test the sonic balance of your room, stand in the location where the speakers will be
installed and clap your hands two or three times. If the room is reverberant, you will hear a
sharpness or echo. If the room is dull, the sound of the clap will decay rapidly and there
will be little or no echo.
Large areas of glass, mirrors, or wood panelling will reflect sound waves and oen result in
brittleness and extreme brightness. You can correct this by breaking up these sound
waves with soer surfaces like draperies or wall hangings. Try to create random reflections.
Put a lot of time into the placement of the speakers. Experimenting with this will be well
worth the eort.
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Positioning
Loudspeaker Placement
Distance to back and side walls
Focusing the Loudspeakers
Toe-in
Every room is shaped and decorated dierently, and therefore presents unique
requirements for the positioning of loudspeakers. Your loudspeakers will function at their
best when placed on a flat, stable surface.
The space between the loudspeakers should be free. Ideally, the space should be
symmetrical in the area around the loudspeakers. We recommend experimenting with the
placement of your loudspeakers in order to obtain the best balance, openness, and
perception of depth.
For good results, the loudspeakers should be no closer than 40 cm (15.7 Inch) from the rear
wall. Marten loudspeakers should not be placed close to a side wall, as reflections from
these can disturb the depth of the sound image.
Due to their highly advanced technology, the Marten loudspeakers will deliver excellent
imaging, even at a relatively close listening distance. The distance ultimately depends on
the room’s shape, size, and your listening taste. Please use track 2 of the enclosed CD as a
guide to focusing the sound image.
The goal is to have a balanced sound. Ideally, you should be able to place the recorded
voice in the middle of your speaker arrangement.
Ultimately, the shape, size, and furniture in the listening room all influence the end result,
so take some extra time to experiment with the position of the loudspeakers.
The loudspeakers should normally be toed in toward the listening area to focus the sound.
The amount of toe-in will depend upon your listening preferences and the room
environment and dimensions.
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Enclosed CD
Care of loudspeakers
Service
1. Burn in Sweep
2. Focusing the Loudspeakers
Track 2 taken from the CD – “Feathers”
with Jeanette Lindström & Steve Dobrogosz
© 200, PROPHONE RECORDS AB
For more information about the CD “Feathers” please visit www.prophonerecords.se
Marten loudspeakers require no special treatment apart from the kind of handling you
would apply to any high-tech product in your home.
Because many dierent materials are used in the making of the loudspeakers, all-in-one
cleaning materials should not be used. Never apply abrasive/ aggressive cleaning fluids to
the outside of the unit.
The cabinet and other parts should only be cleaned with a so, dry or slightly damp cloth.
Do not attempt to open the unit’s case.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
In the event your Oscar Trio loudspeakers need to be serviced, please contact your
dealer, who will decide whether the problem can be remedied locally, or whether to
contact Marten for service.
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Warranty
Warranty Exclusions
Serial Number Your unique serial number is: ............................................................................................
Marten provides a transferable, limited manufacturer’s warranty. This warranty covers
faults or defects in material or production only. Damage caused by abuse or misuse, or by
the use of defective electronics, is not covered by warranty.
Please contact your local Marten dealer for more information about this warranty.
Transportation damage, visible or hidden. Damage should be reported immediately to the
transport company. Registration of the complaint should be sent to the Marten distributor.
Scratches in paint, wood, metal, or carbon surfaces. Complaints should be made to the
dealer within three days aer the sale.
Damage due to illicit handling and inappropriate use.
Transportation costs to service station or factory.
Damage through unauthorized repair and/or modification.
Subsequent damage to other appliances.
Refund of costs in case of unauthorized repair.
Malfunction caused by use for commercial or professional purposes.
All claims on Marten products obtained through unauthorized sources, with or without
correct serial numbers.
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Technical Specifications Oscar Trio
Frequency range:
Power rating:
Sensitivity:
Impedance:
Type:
Drive units:
Crossover frequency:
Terminals:
Internal wiring:
Cabinet:
Stands:
Dimensions (WxHxD):
Net weight:
Marking of the ”CE” symbol indicates compliance of this device with the EMC and LDV
standards of the European Community.
27-20000 Hz +-3dB
250 W
89 dB/2.83 V
6 ohm (3.1 ohms minimum)
2-way
Two 7” ceramic-mid/bass
1” ceramic-tweeter
Second order 2500 Hz
Single-wiring WBT Nextgen
Jorma Design
25 mm fibre laminate Matte Walnut, Piano Black or White
Brushed Aluminium with Marten Pucks and Cones
20 x 109 x 40 cm (7.9” x 42.9” x 15.7”)
30 kg/ ea. (67 lbs)
