Floorstanding loudspeakers — Marten Dexter Trio

The Dexter Trio is a floorstanding loudspeaker from Marten Design, sitting below the Dexter Quartet with notably higher sensitivity and a somewhat more compact, lighter chassis. The Dexter Trio brings Marten's considered engineering to a substantial floorstanding format.

Key specs that matter

Rated response spans an exceptionally deep 21Hz to 45,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB, matching the Dexter Quartet. Sensitivity is notably high at 91dB into a comparatively benign 6 ohm load, somewhat higher than the Dexter Quartet's 89dB. Recommended amplifier power is specified at 300W, matching the Dexter Quartet. At a distinctive 23-29.6cm (width tapering from 23 to 29.6cm) x 100 x 38cm and 45kg, the Dexter Trio shares the tapered cabinet design language while offering a somewhat more compact, lighter footprint.

Sound and use context

Expect the exceptionally detailed, precisely engineered character Marten's broader Swedish high-end catalogue is known for, with the notably higher 91dB sensitivity providing genuine additional dynamic ease over the Dexter Quartet.

Pairing

The comparatively benign 6 ohm impedance combined with the substantial 300W specified power calls for capable amplification.

Alternatives

Marten's own Dexter Quartet sits above this model with a somewhat lower sensitivity and greater mass, worth comparing directly to find the right Marten Dexter-series tier.