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Marten Oscar Duo
Oscar Duo
What bookshelves were designed for.
Oscar Duo sparked a design rethink to deliver Marten sound with new technology - bespoke drivers were created to make this possible. And that’s not the only thing that is custom: the optional stand is a Marten original.
Innovation drove the creation of the Oscar series; understanding challenge, taking risks and rethinking design are the ashes from which Oscar was born.
What you get
Control in the driver's seat.
Oscar Duo meets the demand for a reasonably-priced Marten speaker, without sacrifice to our renowned sound and quality. To achieve this we re-designed the build and created a bespoke driver.
The build offers exceptionally controlled and natural sound; true musicality that is the mark of a Marten speaker.
- Custom designed drivers
- True Marten sound
- 2-way
- Competitive price-point
Ceramic domes
Advanced technology for natural sound.
To keep the same Marten sound we designed brand new drivers, allowing more control of the details.
Hard ceramic is light, yet extremely rigid, making it one of the best materials for speaker membranes – it’s also known as Sapphire.
Our ceramic domes have a high internal damping factor, because of a refined electrochemical process. The membrane also has a high material resonance frequency, meaning distortion is minimal; offering a level of clarity that is the holy grail for high end speaker domes.
Cabinets
Streamlined with precision.
The exterior is an exercise in minimalist design – no unnecessary details; no embellishment. Marten cabinet design is a balance of strength and elegance: the perfect compliment to the sound.
The optional magnetic cover snaps on with a satisfying click, instantly streamlining the form without changing the sound.
Internal wiring
Premium cables for purer sound.
We use Jorma internal wiring, for its exemplary quality and performance. Handmade in Sweden, the cables use separate + and – for enhanced shielding and the highest quality Copper.
This offers natural, transparent sound; the perfect choice for our speakers.
Cables are integral components, so they must work harmoniously with our precision design and build. Jorma delivers exactly what a Marten speaker demands.
Stand
Tailor-made for minimalism.
To ensure the stand would work perfectly with Oscar Duo, we designed it ourselves – with as much consideration to resonance, as to form.
It had to be rigid enough to deal with vibrations, but also look good. After many iterations, we settled on a triple pillar design: making the overall appearance lighter, while keeping it stable.
Dimensions
28 x 65.75 x 40cm (11 x 25.9 x 15.7″)
FEET
Levels of isolation
By reducing contact with the supporting surface, spikes are a tried-and-tested method for stand speakers.
Dimensions
2.5cm (1″)
FEET
Levels of isolation
With IsoAcoustics we created Marten Isolators. This precision product allows the cabinet to be completely isolated from the floor, reducing resonance and distortion – leaving the soundstage free.
- Dynamic bass with increased power and control
- Natural openness and clarity
- Resists lateral movement and oscillations
- Reduces internal reflections
- Suitable for carpet
Available as an upgrade.
Crossover
Low order for high dynamics.
We prefer to use lower order crossovers, as the higher order crossovers tend to limit the dynamics and details. Our second order crossover has been creatively designed to make the best of the dynamic range.
- Copper foil air core coils
- Silver/Gold capacitors
- Supreme resistors
- Jorma internal cabling
Review
Pursuit Perfect System
Oscar Duo falls under the expert scrutiny of Terry Ellis at Pursuit Perfect System. This review offers some great validation for our small but mighty model.
Your space
Give your apartment a promotion.
Oscar are great all-round speakers; with absolute ease of placement, they’ll sound great in smaller apartments as well as larger spaces. With sound so solid and tight, it fills a room and feels like a speaker with a much larger footprint.
Dealers selling Marten near you
Transparent imaging and lightning-fast transients define the Oscar Duo, delivering a wide, deep soundstage and an uncolored, realistic midband that lets vocals and piano breathe. Its 7" ceramic mid-woofer yields surprisingly deep, tight bass for a stand‑mount, while ceramic drivers keep highs quick and detailed. Reviewers from Part Time Audiophile and Enjoy The Music highlight its clarity and cohesion.
Pros
- Very transparent, natural midrange that reproduces sources faithfully.
- Wide, deep soundstage with pinpoint imaging uncommon in compact two‑way monitors.
- Surprisingly deep, tight and musical bass for the form factor (extends toward ~37 Hz).
- Very fast, detailed treble and transient response that reveals micro- and macro-dynamics.
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Cons
- Performs best with careful placement and sympathetic amplifier pairing; setup affects results noticeably.
- Moderate sensitivity (86 dB) and nominal 6 Ω impedance mean some systems may need a robust amp to drive them optimally.
- A slight dip in the presence region / mildly recessed treble can occur in very treated rooms, requiring tonal matching.
Sound Quality
93/100
Bass
92/100
7" ceramic mid-woofer with a 37 Hz ±3dB low end; reviewers repeatedly note deep, well-articulated bass for its size ("goes down to 37 Hz", "deeply felt swell", "not at all shy on bottom"). Tight, tactile and controlled low frequencies; no repeated calls for a sub.
Mid
93/100
Multiple reviewers praise timbral accuracy and vocal/instrumental presence ("Peterson’s piano sits, well-focused", "let everything upfront come through", "90% of the source"). Clear, natural mids with excellent detail and body.
Treble
92/100
1" ceramic tweeter and reviewer language emphasize speed and detail ("fast", "loads of tiny details", "detailed and fast transient edges"). Treble is extended, articulate and non-harsh.
Soundstage Imaging
94/100
Consistent praise for wide, deep imaging and pinpoint focus ("huge soundstage", "superb imaging", "heightened sense of sound field depth", "disappearing"). Excellent placement and layering for a two-way monitor.
Dynamics
92/100
Reviewers repeatedly describe the Duos as very fast with lively transients ("fast", "life‑like transient edges", "visceral swell"). Good micro/macro dynamic expression for the form factor.
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Build Quality
94/100
High-end parts and construction noted throughout (ceramic drivers, Jorma internal cabling, copper foil air-core coils, silver/gold caps, dense inert cabinets, premium finishes). Stands and fit/finish commended.
Features Connectivity
80/100
Single‑wiring WBT Nextgen terminals on a passive two‑way; passive baseline of 80 applied (no DSP/streaming expected or penalized).
Value for Money
92/100
At the commonly cited $6,995/pair (reviews), multiple reviewers call them an exceptional value for sound and finish ("incredible values", "sounds much larger than it is"). High performance relative to price and peers in this segment.
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