MA R T I N LOGA N

ESL SPEAKER SYSTEMS

THE REFERENCE EXPERIENCE

20 Years ago MartinLogan realized the impos-

sible and brought electrostatic—ESL—sound
technology out of the laboratory and into
the living room, creating a new standard for
reference listening .
Today, that experience embodies a far broader As tomorrow's technologies reveal new direc-
meaning . "Home Theater" is the beginning tions in performance media, music, film/video
point. Every performance must bring us closer production, expanded internet capabilities,
to complete immersion in sight and sound. multi-dimensional game play, and synergetic
We p u r s u e t o t a l s y s t e m i n t e g r a t i o n a t a l l communication—we continue our commit-
levels—extending from an uncompromised ment to providing seamless access to the total
music-only environment to a completely virtual reference experience.
audio/video event.
S TAT E M E N T E2

The culmination of engineering, passion,

and dedication to the ultimate sound
reproduction system.

Our mission began to create a pathway

toward incomparable musical enjoyment
by harnessing a lightning storm—electro-
static sound reproduction technology.

From that mindset we start each day

determined to make our dream real—
manufacture the ultimate sound repro-
duction system. That commitment has
produced a series of breakthroughs
systematically resolving what were then
the impossible issues of achieving out-
standing dispersion, dynamic range,
reliability, and power handling using
electrostatic technology.

Each dipolar transition tower combines

our highly evolved curvilinear electrostatic
transducer with a midrange dipolar array
incorporating eight, 7-inch proprietary
MartinLogan drivers for extensive power
handling, efficiency, and bandwidth. Housed
within the massive densified composite
chassis, the exhaustively engineered State-
ment E2 crossover represents new standards
of power and precision.

Each sub-bass tower consists of eight indi-

vidually mounted and isolated 12-inch,
high excursion proprietary drivers in a
BalancedForce TM configuration. This in-
novation cancels the mechanical reactive
forces produced by sub-bass dynamics, re-
sulting in startlingly clean, yet powerful bass.
Along the way, our efforts have uncov-
ered the magic that only ESL (electrostatic
loudspeaker) technology can provide—
a vanishing noise floor, ultra-fast settling
time, and transient response as fast as
the electrical signal itself—a new plateau
of performance.

Every element of the system has been re-

designed for ultimate performance, from
the easy-access audiophile grade terminals
to the custom engineered ETC TM (energy
transfer coupler) spikes.

Texture, ambience, 3-dimensionality,

and palpable energy bursts—shocking
in power and grace. Experience the living
performance—real and perfectly rendered
as it was conceived.

The companion EXOS TM Active Crossover

flawlessly matches the sub-bass array to
the ESL dipolar transition tower. Benefiting
from advanced small signal engineering,
it allows total and uncompromised tail-
oring to any listening environment.
NOW COMES PRODIGY

Descended from Statement E2 , Prodigy

establishes new standards in technology,
performance, and aesthetics.

Advances in our electrostatic transduc-

er, a new multi-transformer design, and
isolated high-pass/low-pass crossover
result in increased efficiency, power han-
dling, and bandwidth extension.

Multi-laminate composite cabinetry

integrates a matrix assembly for strength.
Aluminum alloy head-piece and side
plate and extruded stator supports in-
crease rigidity of the ESL frame assembly
resulting in an utterly non-resonant high
performance cabinet—providing lumi-
nous detail and expanded dynamics.

Prodigy Binding Posts

I n n o v a t i v e Fo r c e Fo r w a r d T M ( p a t e n t
pending) bass configuration utilizes
dual proprietary high rigidity cone drivers
in isolated chambers. You experience
unprecedented room/bass control with
outstanding placement flexibility—clean,
pure, powerful bass—everywhere.

Prodigy—setting the standard for living

with sound.
PERFORMANCE SCULPTURE

Usage mapping , engineering , and

design—transforming MartinLogan's
matchless technology into performance
sculpture—merging seamlessly into
your lifestyle.

Before pencil meets paper or form and

structure begin to emerge, each Martin-
Logan product begins life after the ML
team considers our customers needs and
desires. Only then do we apply our
philosophy, aesthetics, materials knowl-
edge, and engineering to every aspect.

Hand-picked hardwoods for exquisite

appearance, ultra high-density compos-
ite materials for acoustical integrity,
precision electronics for sonic purity,
proprietary dynamic drivers for seamless
Each element is then exhaustively review-
ed, tested, revised, and tested again—
loop after iterative loop toward perfection.

Remarkable efficiency, impedance sta-

bility, and superior power handling
enable MartinLogan speaker systems to
maintain reference-level performance
with an extensive range of amplifiers and
audio/video receivers.

integration, and outstanding attention

to detail. A family of speaker systems
that transforms any listening room into
the MartinLogan reference experience.
I N C O M PA R A B L E
E L E C T R O S TAT I C
TECHNOLOGY

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 responsive it reproduces sound at
levels only associated with the finest
audio electronics.

With indistinguishably low distortion,

the patented MartinLogan diaphragm
precisely tracks the input signal, engages
the air, and transmits the audio signal
to your ear—flawlessly. The ESL's low
distortion and curvilinear line source
combine to provide minimal room in-
teraction, detail, power, and clarity
—unavailable any other way.
 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 interchangeable.

MartinLogan ETC Spikes

S T A T E M E N T TM E2 P R O D I G Y TM R E Q U E S T TM

Manifesting the dream—the heart and soul—of Descended from the Statement E2, Prodigy sets Evolved from the legendary Monolith III, reQuest
an uncompromising approach to perfection, new standards for living with sound. Innovative reveals reference level performance by unravel-
Statement E2 exemplifies complete mastery in the ForceForwardTM bass alignment and advances in ing complex micro detail with stunning dynamics.
seamless melding of electrostatic and dynamic electrostatic transducer and crossover topology Powerful bass and brilliant detail—effortlessly.
technologies. Available in your choice of a variety results in performance levels never before expe- Available in matte black with your choice of a
of hand-finished hardwood trim. System requires rienced from a system of this size. Available variety of hand-finished hardwood trim. Single
bi-amplification—dipolar tower requires bi-wire in matte black with your choice of a variety of and bi-wire capable.
connection. hand-finished hardwood side trim. Single and
bi-wire capable.

Frequency response: 150–20,000Hz,+1/2 -1 dB Frequency response: 28–22,000 Hz, ± 3dB Frequency response: 30 –22,000 Hz, ± 3 dB
18–22,000 Hz, ± 2 dB
Dispersion: Horizontal 30 degrees Dispersion: Horizontal 30 degrees
Dispersion: Horizontal 30 degrees Vertical 4’ (122 cm) Vertical 4' (122 cm)
Vertical 5.8’ (177 cm) line source line source
line source
Sensitivity: 91 dB/2.83 volts/meter Sensitivity: 90 dB/2.83 volts/meter
Sensitivity: 91 dB/2.83 volts/meter Impedance: 4 ohms, 1.0 @20 kHz Impedance: 4 ohms, 1.2 @20 kHz
Impedance: 5 ohms,1.5 @20 kHz Crossover frequency: 250 Hz Crossover frequency: 180 Hz
System topology: Twin Dipolar Towers, Components: Custom-wound audio Components: Custom-wound audio
twin Sub-Bass Towers transformer, polypropy- transformer, polypropy-
& EXOSTM Crossover lene capacitors, air core lene capacitors, air core
coils coils
Woofer type: 8 proprietary 7" (17.7 cm)
drivers per Dipolar Tower, Woofer type: 10" (25.4 cm) x 2 (per Woofer type: 12" (30.4 cm) high excur-
60–200 Hz, passive X-over channel) cast basket, sion, high rigidity cone
high excursion, high with extended throw driver
SubWoofer type: 8 proprietary 12"
rigidity cone with extend- assembly; non-resonant
(30.4 cm) drivers
ed throw driver assembly; chamber format
per Sub-Bass tower
non-resonant chamber
Bass control switch: -4dB below 100 Hz
Power handling: 600 watts/channel format
Power handling: 250 watts/channel
System weight: 1,800 lbs., 816 kg. total Bass control switch: +3dB below 50Hz
Weight: 91 lbs., 41 kg. each
Dimensions: Power handling: 300 watts/channel
Dimensions: 71”H x 18”W x 13”D
Dipolar towers: 82”H x 36”W x 28”D Weight: 133 lbs., 60 kg. each
180 x 46 x 33 cm
208 x 91 x 71 cm
Subbass towers: 63”H x 15”W x 23”D Dimensions: 67”H x 16.5”W x 28”D
160 x 38 x 58 cm 170 x 42 x 71 cm
A S C E N T TM C L S TMI I Z A E R I U S TMi

Descended from the Prodigy, Ascent offers un- The industry standard for resolving detail. CLS IIz A marvel in size, technology and price. The
compromised electrostatic technology at a modest utilizes a single electrostatic diaphragm to render Aerius i requires only 1 square foot of floor
price. Ascent features advanced construction the most complex musical passages as faith- space making it an outstanding addition for
techniques, specially designed stator supports, and fully as a crystal prism disperses the full color small apartments and dedicated home theaters.
a composite headpiece for maximum stator spectrum. Available in your choice of a vari- Available in matte black with a variety of hand-
rigidity and astonishing clarity. Ascent is available ety of hand-finished hardwood trim. Single wire finished hardwood trim. Single and bi-wire
in matte black and includes a trim fastening sys- connection. capable.
tem that enables quick and easy trim rail changes.
Single and bi-wire capable

Frequency response: 35–22,000 Hz, ± 3 dB Frequency response: 35–20,000 Hz, ± 3 dB Frequency response: 40 –22,000 Hz, ±3 dB
Dispersion: Horizontal 30 degrees Dispersion: Horizontal 30 degrees Dispersion: Horizontal 30 degrees
Vertical 4' (122 cm) Vertical 4' (122 cm) Vertical 3.5' (106 cm)
line source line source line source
Sensitivity: 90 dB/2.83 volts/meter Sensitivity: 86 dB/2.83 volts/meter Sensitivity: 89 dB/2.83 volts/meter
Impedance: 4 ohms, 1.2 @20 kHz Impedance: 4 ohms, 1.5 @20 kHz Impedance: 4 ohms, 1.7 @20 kHz
Crossover frequency: 280 Hz Components: Custom-wound audio Crossover frequency: 450 Hz
transformer
Components: Custom-wound audio Components: Custom-wound audio
transformer, polypropy- Power handling: 200 watts/channel transformer, polypropy-
lene capacitors, air core lene capacitors, air core
Weight: 85 lbs., 38.5 kg each
coils coils
Dimensions: 57.5”H x 28”W x 14.5”D
Woofer type: 10" (25.4 cm) high excur- Woofer type: 8" (20.3 cm) high excur-
146 x 71 x 37 cm
sion, high rigidity cone sion, high rigidity cone with
with extended throw extended throw driver
driver assembly; non- assembly; non-resonant
resonant chamber format chamber format
Bass control switch: -3 dB below 200Hz Power handling: 200 watts/channel
Power handling: 200 watts/channel Weight: 55 lbs., 24.9 kg each
Weight: 72 lbs., 32.5 kg. each Dimensions: 55.5”H x 10.5”W x 12.5”D
141 x 27 x 32 cm
Dimensions: 64”H x 13”W x 22”D
162.6 x 33 x 55.9 cm
S C E N A R I O TM S C R I P T TM T H E A T E R TM

Created as our most affordable system, Scenario “Design and build a pure, flexible surround From the beginning we realized that the center
will excite those who need to save space, with- speaker…” that's exactly what we've done— channel was the most critical home theater
out compromising performance. Choose the and more. This versatile wall-mount speaker speaker. Theater provides matchless dynamics
Scenario for stunning stereo listening, or add the excels as a stereo main, rear surround, or in a and clarity—maintaining uniform, controlled
remarkable Cinema center channel and the new multimedia configuration and can be driven by dispersion. Theater’s multi-mount stand simpli-
wall mountable Script (rear effects) for an unfor- most AV receivers. Available in matte black or fies precise alignment whether you choose set-
gettable home theater experience. Available in white. Single-wire connection. top, wall mount, or on-floor configuration.
matte black. Single-wire connection. Pictured Available in matte black. Single-wire connection.
with optional ETC coupling spikes.

Frequency response: 45–22,000 Hz ± 3 dB Frequency response: 70–20,000 Hz, ±3 dB Frequency response: 70 –22,000 Hz ± 3 dB
Dispersion: Horizontal 30 degrees Dispersion: Horizontal 30 degrees Sensitivity: 90 dB/2.83 volts/meter
Vertical 23” (58.4 cm) Vertical 23” (58.4 cm)
Impedance: 4 ohms, 3.1 @140 Hz
line source line source
Crossover frequency: 300, 3000 Hz
Sensitivity: 89 dB/2.83 volts/meter Sensitivity: 88 dB/2.83 volts/meter
Woofer type: Two 6.5” (16.5 cm),
Impedance: 6 ohms, 2 @20 kHz Impedance: 6 ohms, 3 @20 kHz
magnetically shielded
Crossover frequency: 500 Hz Crossover frequency: 500 Hz non-resonant asymmetri-
cal chamber format
Components: Custom-wound audio Components: Minimal straight path
transformer, air core coils design, air core coils CLSTM mid-range: Patented CLSTM electro-
static transducer
Woofer type: 8" (20.3 cm) high excur- Woofer type: 6.5” (16.5 cm) mineral
sion, high rigidity cone filled poly-cone with high High frequency driver: Three 1” (2.5 cm) soft
with extended throw damping rubber surround; dome, controlled disper-
driver assembly; non- non-resonant chamber sion array
resonant asymmetrical format
Power handling: 250 watts
chamber format
Power handling: 150 watts/channel
Weight: 57 lbs., 26 kg w/stand
Power handling: 200 watts/channel
Weight: 27 lbs., 12.2 kg. each
Dimensions: 13”H x 43”W x 11.5”D
Weight: 39 lbs., 17.6 kg. each
Dimensions: 43”H x 10”W x 9”D 33 x 109.2 x 29.2 cm
Dimensions: 47”H x 10”W x 15.5”D 109 x 25 x 23 cm w/stand
119 x 25 x 39 cm w/ wall mount
C I N E M A TM E X O S TM A C T I V E C R O S S O V E R F E AT U R E S & O P T I O N S

Cinema delivers reference center channel per- Included with the Statement E2 and available Most MartinLogan speaker systems are available
formance in an affordable, space-saving package. separately to enhance Monolith III or CLS with a range of optional hand-finished hardwood
Shielded driver for zero impact on picture quality. performance, the EXOS features balanced or trim—from bottom: black oak, red aniline dye
Add the optional mounting bracket for maximum single-ended operation. Reference quality com- (additional aniline colors are also available),
flexibility in on-wall or set-top configurations. ponents are used throughout the power supply mahogany, light oak, dark oak, natural cherry,
Enables you to quickly and easily direct the sound and signal path. dark cherry, maple and walnut—in the reference
to your listening position. Available in matte black. illustration above.
Single-wire connection.
The cabinetry is constructed from the finest com-
posite material for acoustical integrity and coated
with our proprietary matte black finish for lasting
Frequency response: 80–20,000 Hz ±3 dB THD @1k: Less than .01% beauty. MartinLogan ETCTM—energy transfer
Sensitivity: 89 dB/2.83 volts/meter Input impedance: 1.00 Mohms coupler—spikes engage your speakers directly
Impedance: 6 ohms, 3.7 @20 kHz Output impedance: 33 ohms to the floor for increased definition and imaging.

Crossover frequency: 300, 3500 Hz Max. output voltage: 20 volts peak to peak
Speaker systems feature custom engineered
Woofer type: Two 5.25” (13cm) , Rear panel: MartinLogan binding posts for audiophile grade,
magnetically shielded Inputs: left, right & effects
hand-tightened, signal connections.
in a sealed cabinet Outputs: left/right high, left/right
low
CLSTM mid-range: Patented CLSTM electro-
Balanced XLR connector
static transducer
Single ended RCA connector
High frequency driver: Vacuum formed 1”
Weight: 14 lbs., 6.3 kg.
(2.5 cm) soft dome.
Dimensions: 2.75”H x 19”W x 12.5”D
Power handling: 150 watts
7 x 48 x 32 cm
Weight: 28 lbs., 12.7 kg.
Dimensions: 10”H x 33.5”W x 10.5”D
25.4 x 85 x 27 cm
w/stand

MartinLogan Binding Posts

 Setting the standard for living with sound

MA R T I N LOGA N

2101 Delaware Street, Lawrence, KS 66046-3149 USA tel 785.749.0133 fax 785.749.5320 www.martinlogan.com