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10 Electrostatic AdvantagesHow can sound be reproduced by something that you areable to see through? Electrostatic energy makes this possible.Where th

Since the beginning of audio, achieving smooth dispersionhas been a problem for all loudspeaker designers. Large paneltransducers present even more of

12 Electrostatic Loudspeaker HistoryIn the late 1800s, any loudspeaker was considered exotic.Today, most of us take the wonders of sound reproductionf

Electrostatic Loudspeaker History 13In 1947, Arthur Janszen, a young Naval engineer, took partin a research project for the Navy. The Navy was int

14 Frequently Asked QuestionsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSHow do I clean my speakers?Just use a dust free cloth or a soft brush to remove thedust from yo

Frequently Asked Questions 15Will excessive smoke or dust cause any problems withmy electrostatic speakers? Exposure to excessive contaminants suc

16 TroubleshootingTROUBLESHOOTINGNo Output•Check that all your system components are powered on.•Check your speaker wires and connections.•Check all i

The Cinema hybrid speaker system consists of a broad-rangesingle element electrostatic transducer integrated with aquick-response woofer. This approac

AC. Abbreviation for alternating current. Active crossover. Uses active devices (transistors, ICs, tubes)and some form of power supply to operate. Amp

Inductance. The property of an electrical circuit by whicha varying current in it produces a varying magnetic fieldthat introduces voltages in the sam

2 ContentsCONTENTSContents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Installation in Brief . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Installation in Brief 3INSTALLATION IN BRIEFWe know you are eager to hear your new Cinema centerchannel, so this section is provided to allow fast

4 IntroductionINTRODUCTIONCongratulations! You have invested in a new world ofhome cinema!The MartinLogan Cinema represents the culmination of aninten

Because your MartinLogan Cinema uses an internal powersupply to energize its electrostatic cells with high-voltageDC, it must be connected to an AC po

6 InstallationOn the TelevisionIf your television provides a wide, level and stable platform, the shielded Cinemacan be placed directly on it (see fig

Dispersion Interactions 7The concave electrostatic panel launches a 30 degreedispersion pattern when viewed from above. The soundwaves focus in fr

8 Dispersion InteractionsFigure 8–9. As can be seen here, point sourceconcepts invite a great deal of room interaction.While delivering good frequency

HOME THEATERHome Theater 9It had long been the practice of stereo buffs to connect theirtelevision to the stereo system. The advantage was the use