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Marten is a prestigious Swedish high-end loudspeaker manufacturer founded in 1985 by Leif Marten Olofsson in Gothenburg, Sweden, renowned for creating some of the world's most sophisticated and musically engaging loudspeakers through innovative ceramic driver technology and meticulous Swedish craftsmanship. Established with the vision to achieve the ultimate in sound reproduction, Marten has pioneered the use of advanced ceramic drivers and unique cabinet construction techniques, developing products that combine cutting-edge acoustic engineering with elegant Scandinavian design aesthetics. The company's comprehensive portfolio spans from the flagship Coltrane series featuring revolutionary ceramic drivers and diamond tweeters to the accessible Mingus and Parker collections, all handcrafted in Sweden using premium materials including solid wood cabinets and proprietary driver technologies. Under continued leadership of the Olofsson family with strong emphasis on research and development, Marten maintains exclusive manufacturing in Gothenburg where skilled craftsmen build each speaker to exacting standards, serving discerning audiophiles worldwide through selective international distribution networks. Recognized globally for their exceptional musical accuracy, dynamic range, and aesthetic beauty, Marten continues advancing loudspeaker technology through innovative engineering solutions while preserving traditional Swedish woodworking heritage that has established them as one of the world's most respected high-end audio brands.
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Marten introduced two groundbreaking additions to its Coltrane series: the Coltrane Supreme Extreme (€950,000 per pair) and Coltrane Quintet Extreme (€360,000 per pair), showcasing unparalleled craftsmanship and audio innovation.
The Supreme Extreme features a dual enclosure with 1-inch and 3-inch pure diamond drivers, the largest-ever 7-inch beryllium midrange, exotic materials like carbon fiber, and extensive hand-assembly for unmatched sound quality.
Limited to 10 pairs, the Quintet Extreme offers a compact four-way design with the same cutting-edge drivers, a carbon fiber laminate cabinet, and precise first-order crossover for lifelike dynamics and superior resonance control.
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