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Marten Parker Trio
Parker Trio An all new classic. Parker Trio is a floor standing 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 Trio 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
- 2x bass/midrange drivers
- Multi-diverse crossover technique
- High sensitivity: 91 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 Trio 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 Trio a super-refined Marten speaker.
UPGRADE
Diamond Edition
Parker Trio can be upgraded to Diamond edition, featuring a Diamond tweeter, more advanced crossover components, improved terminals and Jorma Statement internal cables. All models in the Parker series can be elevated to the ultimate in premium loudspeakers.
Bass and midrange
Full. Controlled. Dynamic.
Designed for the system, two 7.5” bass/midrange ceramic drivers offer a large surface area resulting in an open, precise soundstage and great dynamics, while two 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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Marten Parker Trio — precision, scale and crystalline high end
The Marten Parker Trio Diamond Edition is a floorstanding speaker built around extraordinary separation and an airy, ultra-refined top end. Its standout trait is the glistening diamond tweeterTom Lyle notes, the Trio excels at placing instruments and voices with uncanny precision.
Bass comes from two 7.5" ceramic drivers aided by twin 9" aluminium passive radiators, producing tight, pitch-specific low end with measured extension to the mid-20Hz region. The midrange is transparent and “you-are-there” in presentation, while dynamics remain authoritative — these speakers play loudly without strain.
Construction is premium: 35mm M-board cabinets, Jorma internal wiring and Marten Isolators on polished outriggers give the Trio a resonance-controlled platform and a refined finish. Reviewers describe a neutral, highly resolving voicing that rewards careful partnering and a powerful amplifier.
Ideal for audiophiles seeking immaculate treble, precise imaging and controlled, impactful bass in a luxurious cabinet — the Parker Trio rewards system matching and listening time.
Pros
- Exceptionally detailed, extended treble from the Diamond tweeter that yields refined, non-fatiguing highs and excellent percussion clarity.
- Tight, pitch-specific low end with impressive extension for the cabinet size thanks to dual 7.5" drivers and twin 9" passive radiators.
- Wide, layered soundstage and precise imaging that separate instruments and vocals with remarkable spatial clarity.
- Premium build and resonance control — 35mm M-board cabinet, Jorma wiring and Marten Isolators produce a stable, low-resonance platform.
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Cons
- Voicing leans neutral rather than lush; some listeners may find the midrange less romantic or slightly restrained.
- Diamond Edition demands substantial system quality and drive — reviewers report the speakers benefit from powerful amplification to fully unlock dynamics.
- High price in Diamond trim limits accessibility; positioned as an investment for buyers seeking top-tier resolution and cabinetry.
Sound Quality
95/100
Bass
95/100
Dual 7.5" ceramic woofers with two 9" ABRs/passive radiators and measured 26Hz extension. Multiple reviewers described tight, pitch-specific, 'gut‑shaking' low end and excellent extension for the cabinet size — supports an 'excellent' large-tower bass rating.
Mid
93/100
Reviewers repeatedly praise ultra-transparency and lifelike midrange reproduction with coherent crossover integration. A few noted it is neutral rather than romantic, but overall vocal presence and timbre accuracy are excellent.
Treble
96/100
Diamond-tweeter (upgrade) and ceramic option deliver very extended, refined highs; reviewers called the treble 'glistening', 'crisp' and exceptionally detailed without harshness. Multiple sources highlighted exemplary upper-octave clarity.
Soundstage Imaging
95/100
Consistently lauded for separation, precise imaging and depth — reviewers reported wide, layered soundstages with stable images and excellent instrument placement in-room.
Dynamics
95/100
Long-excursion drivers, strong motor systems and ABR loading yielded authoritative macro- and micro-dynamics; reviewers report effortless headroom and no strain even at high levels.
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Build Quality
93/100
Robust 35mm M-board cabinets with internal bracing, high-quality finishes, Jorma internal wiring and solid terminals; reviewers note careful engineering and premium materials throughout.
Features Connectivity
80/100
Passive baseline applied. Single‑wire WBT Nextgen terminals, ABR/passive radiators and included Marten isolators noted — features suitable for a high-end passive floorstander.
Value for Money
82/100
At a high price point (reported ~$33k–$39k for Diamond), reviewers still called the Parker Trio a strong value within Marten's lineup and worth the investment for buyers seeking this performance, but cost limits wider value appeal.
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