Martin Audio returned to its celebrated Open Days for the first time in two years, following the easing of Covid restrictions, which also included both a legacy product walkthrough and a lavish party in nearby Marlow, England to honor the UK company’s 50th anniversary.
The sessions adhered closely to all current Covid guidelines, including tests on entrance, and at the end, MD Dom Harter gave a heartfelt appreciation to the audience. “It’s the first time many have been back in a room of loudspeakers for 18 months,” he says. “We are extremely grateful for everyone’s time and attendance—our industry will never be tested like this again.”
Ninety minutes earlier he had opened proceedings with a background about company founder Dave Martin, emphasizing that “His vision and many of his principles continue to be followed today.” Guests had already been able to enjoy a museum like walkthrough of legacy product including many of Dave’s earlier models like the stack and F2 system. However, Harter says today’s portfolio contains a depth of product to cater for all applications, especially with the arrival of the Torus constant curvature system and the new Display 3 software, which he proudly demonstrated.
Almost a hundred guests also joined Martin Audio’s 50th birthday party which included staff past and present, customers and a special guest. Gisele Clark, close friend to Dave Martin, had made the trip from France to share some special memories and the evening was a fitting celebration to the past but also provided optimism and excitement for the future.
