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Marten Parker Quintet
Parker Quintet Gear shift into the fast lane. Parker Quintet is the flagship loudspeaker of the Parker series. New for 2020, the series sits squarely in the middle of our product range - a position which has long been held by our Heritage series. Parker elevates our loudspeakers in this class to a whole new level.
What you get
Same team. New players.
With custom designed technology and perfectly balanced build techniques, Parker Quintet is new in every way, but remains faithful to the Marten way of recreating sound as it is in life. With extreme resonance reduction, the cabinet is truly free of the soundstage, letting music and emotion take centre stage.
- 2.5-way floor-standing
- Brand new custom designed drivers
- 4x bass/midrange drivers
- Multi-diverse crossover technique
- High sensitivity: 93 dB
CABINETS
Distortion free; pure and powerful.
The cabinet features sleek, tapering sides created from M-board, a multi-layered material offering extreme resonance reduction. Parker Quintet is so resonance-free, it completely disappears within the soundstage. The newly designed cabinet balances visual appeal with low-impact on sound.
CERAMIC DRIVERS
Smaller scale design for bigger results.
Ceramic drivers are custom designed by Leif Olofsson to meet the needs of a loudspeaker in this class. Each unit has a very long linear excursion and utilises the powerful Neodynium magnet system for control. Custom designed components allows a more holistic way of building a system, making Parker Quintet a super-refined Marten speaker.
UPGRADE
Diamond Edition
Parker Quintet can be upgraded to Diamond Edition, featuring a pure Diamond tweeter, Jorma Statement internal cables, more advanced crossover components and improved terminals. All Parker models can be elevated to the ultimate in premium loudspeakers.
BASS AND MIDRANGE
Full. Controlled. Dynamic.
Designed for the system, four 7.5” bass/midrange ceramic drivers offer a large surface area resulting in an open, precise soundstage and great dynamics, while four passive radiators give better control of the lower frequencies. A speaker of this class demands the ultimate in bass response.
CROSSOVER
A harder working crossover.
A multi-diverse crossover technique was developed through hours of listening and testing, plus rigorous simulation, calculation and measurement. We’ve really put the work in with this crossover, using the best components and precisely tuning it to work with the system.
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.
FEET
A new level of isolation.
The reduction of resonance is important to the design of our speakers – it can mean the difference between a good speaker and a great speaker. 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
- Optimised for cabinet weight
- Resists lateral movement and oscillations
- Reduces internal reflections
- Suitable for carpet
Your space
Powerful performance. Anywhere.
Parker works well at every scale - from the most modest, to the grandest of rooms. It’s a broad statement, but because each model has the same quality of driver units, cabinet and crossover, even the smallest model, Parker Duo, has the ability to command a large living space.
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Massive yet agile, the Parker Quintet pairs authoritative bass, precise imaging and lightning-fast dynamics with surprisingly high sensitivity, delivering a spacious, detailed presentation. Its multi-diverse crossover and ceramic drivers produce controlled low end and refined midrange, while decadent materials and heavy, inert cabinets underline premium build quality. Reviewers from Fidelity Magazine and SoundStage Solo praise its control and presence.
Pros
- Powerful, well-controlled bass that preserves spatial cues and reaches deep extension (~24Hz), providing weight without muddiness.
- Exceptional dynamics and transient speed—able to mobilize substantial sonic mass quickly and stop with fine control for vivid impact.
- Top-tier build and components: heavy 35mm M-board cabinets, Jorma internal wiring and premium crossover parts deliver class-leading fit, finish and material quality.
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Cons
- Requires careful placement and correct IsoAcoustics puck alignment to avoid slight presence/treble anomalies—setup-sensitive to get best mid/treble cohesion.
- Very high asking price and lavish component choices mean diminished value-for-money for buyers sensitive to cost.
Sound Quality
94/100
Bass
95/100
Four 7.5" ceramic front drivers with four 9" aluminium passive radiators and a published 24 Hz extension produce powerful, well‑controlled low end. Review notes 'bass drum and electric bass were as powerful as they were contoured' and 'spatial information contained in the bass... provided a good impression of the expansive stage.'
Mid
93/100
After minor alignment, reviewers found vocals and guitars 'nailed in place' with timbres 'on point' and Krall's voice 'exemplarily free of coloration.' Initial slight nasal coloration was corrected, indicating excellent midrange when set up correctly.
Treble
91/100
Treble resolution and presence impressed reviewers ('resolve superbly' and 'subtleties'), though cabinet stiffness is important to avoid treble anomalies; reviewer flagged cabinet deflection as a consideration for extreme treble stability.
Soundstage Imaging
94/100
Spatial performance praised: bass retained spatial cues and gave 'a good impression of the expansive stage dimensions,' and after correction instruments and vocals were precisely projected in space, indicating very strong imaging and depth.
Dynamics
94/100
Described as 'lightning-fast dynamics' with the ability to 'set their sonic mass in motion in a flash, then stop on a dime.' Review highlights sudden explosive transients producing strong visceral impact.
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Build Quality
96/100
High‑end construction: 35 mm M-board cabinets, decadent materials, Jorma internal wiring, heavy 60 kg enclosures and premium finishes. Reviewer calls finishes 'tempt you to simply place a pair... as sculptures,' indicating exceptional fit and finish.
Features Connectivity
80/100
Passive baseline applied. Single‑wiring WBT Nextgen terminals, Multi Diverse Crossover design and included isolation feet noted; no DSP/streaming expected or penalized.
Value for Money
72/100
Priced at roughly €31,000/pair; reviewers note component costs are 'overkill' and bespoke parts drive price. Performance is top-tier, but value is constrained by very high asking price.
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