Pioneer Elite w/Martin Logans

[Zorro83]

This will be in the family room, so not a dedicated theatre. I'm thinking of getting the pioneer elite sc-55 along with some bookshelf speakers from the Martin Logan motion series.

At 1st this will be a 3.1 system, but plan on possibly adding some some ceiling speakers to make it a 5.1.

My question: Is the sc-55 overkill for what i'm trying to accomplish? and are the martin logans a good match?

Thanks!

[osiris]

You should spend far more on your speakers than you do on your electronics. Both brands are good, assuming you like the Martin-Logan "sound".

[Zorro83]

You should spend far more on your speakers than you do on your electronics. Both brands are good, assuming you like the Martin-Logan "sound".

Is there something wrong with their "sound"?

[osiris]

Nothing wrong with it. Every speaker has its own sound, and the Motion series use a folded-ribbon tweeter that is quite a bit different than the far more common dome-style tweeters most manufacturers use. Some people like the sound, others don't like it as much as a dome. You should listen to at least 3 or 4 different speakers in your price range before you buy something.

[RENOG]

Nothing wrong with it. Every speaker has its own sound, and the Motion series use a folded-ribbon tweeter that is quite a bit different than the far more common dome-style tweeters most manufacturers use. Some people like the sound, others don't like it as much as a dome. You should listen to at least 3 or 4 different speakers in your price range before you buy something.

^^^this

I fell in love with martin logans at my local hifi shop until they hooked them up for a demo so I can hear them. I wanted to like them soooo bad but I just couldn't get with their sound....
You must demo them first..