MartinLogan ESL Speaker manual

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    M ART I N L OGA N ESL S PEAKER S YSTEMS[...]

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    T HE R EFERENCE E XPERIENCE 20 years ago MartinLogan created a new standard for reference listening by finally bringing radically superior electrostatic— ESL—sound technology out of the laboratory and into the home. T oday and tomorrow , MartinLogan's commitment as a leader in high performance audio continues to shape the industry ’s eve[...]

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    C OMMITMENT Before form and structure begin to emerge, each MartinLogan product begins life after the ML team understands our cus- tomer needs and desires. Only after exhaustive research, engineering and Ultimate performance electrostatic trans- ducers, handpicked hardwoods, ultra high-density composite cabinets, highest precision components, and e[...]

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    design do we consider a product ready for the world. Our constant commitment is to remain the reference level of sound for all applications, yet be compatible with all quality systems and environments. transducers merge from our world-class design group's tireless attention to detail. A family of people and quality sound reproduction products [...]

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    I NCOMP ARABLE E LECTROST A TIC T ECHNOL OGY Why do all MartinLogan speaker systems reproduce each sound so accurately? At the heart of every MartinLogan speaker—the patented curvilinear electrostatic transducer—lies an ultra- thin transparent diaphragm. Driven by charged electrons and weighing less than the air it moves, the diaphragm is so re[...]

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    MartinLogan ETC spikes MartinLogan hybrid speaker systems combine precision electronics, hand- picked components, proprietary drivers, and our incomparable electrostatic trans- ducers into a seamless fusion capable of stunning resolution and presence— you are transported to that place where original performance and recorded counterpart are interc[...]

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    S T A TEMENT TM E2 Manifesting the dream—the heart and soul—of an uncompromising approach to perfection, Statement E2 exemplifies complete mastery in the seamless melding of electrostatic and dynamic technologies. Available in your choice of a variety of hand-finished hardwood trim. System requires bi-amplification—dipolar tower requires bi-w[...]

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    A SCENT TM Descended from the Prodigy , Ascent offers un- compromised electrostatic technology at a modest price. Ascent features advanced construction techniques, specially designed stator supports and a composite headpiece for maximum stator rigidity and astonishing clarity . Ascent’s trim fas- tening system enables quick and easy trim rail cha[...]

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    S CENARIO TM Created as our most affordable system, Scenario will excite those who need to save space, with- out compromising performance. Choose the Scenario for stunning stereo listening, or add the remarkable Cinema center channel and the wall mountable Script (rear effects) for an unforget- table home theater experience. Available in matte blac[...]

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    D ESCENT TM The challenge—design a dynamic subwoofer system meeting superior electrostatic transducer performance standards. The result— Descent —provides revolutionary levels of perform- ance and power with remarkably low distortion. The Descent features BalancedForce™ bass array , advanced servo monitoring and control, three ultra-low mas[...]

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    The sound of life M ART I N L OGA N 2101 Delaware Street, Lawrence, KS 66046-3149 USA tel 785.749.0133 fax 785.749.5320 www.martinlogan.com[...]