MartinLogan Ascent LoudSpeaker Spezifikationen

A SCENTTMuser’s manualc l s e l e c t r o s t a t i cM ARTIN L OGAN

10 Room AcousticsThis is one of those areas that requires both a little back-ground to understand and some time and experimentationto attain the best

on the floor or solid surface, it can shake as it producessound and, consequently, the sound can be compromised.If your speaker is sitting on the carp

12 Dispersion InteractionsYour Ascents launch a 30 degree dispersion pattern whenviewed from above. This horizontal dispersion field gives achoice of

Dispersion Interactions 13Figure 9–10. As can be seen here, point sourceconcepts invite a great deal of room interaction.While delivering good fre

It had long been the practice of stereo buffs to connect theirtelevision to the stereo system. The advantage was the useof the larger speakers and mor

How can sound be reproduced by something that you areable to see through? Electrostatic energy makes this possible.Where the world of traditional loud

ESLPanelCritical Zone: 280Hz–20kHzThe most significant advantage of MartinLogan’s exclusivetransducer technology reveals itself when you look atexampl

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

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

Electrostatic Loudspeaker History 19In 1947, Arthur Janszen, a young Naval engineer, took partin a research project for the Navy. The Navy was int

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

20 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 21Will excessive smoke or dust cause any problems withmy electrostatic speakers? Exposure to excessive contaminants suc

22 TroubleshootingTROUBLESHOOTINGNo Output•Check that all your system components are turned on.•Check your speaker wires and connections.•Check all in

The Ascent hybrid speaker system consists of a broad-range singleelement electrostatic transducer integrated with a quick-response woofer. This approa

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

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3Installation in Brief 3INSTALLATION IN BRIEFWe know you are eager to hear your Ascent loudspeakers,so this section is provided to allow fast and

Assembling the AscentIntroductionINTRODUCTION AND ASSEMBLYCongratulations! You have invested in one of the world’spremier loudspeaker systems.The Mart

OPERATIONOperation 5Because your MartinLogan Ascents use an internal powersupply to energize their electrostatic cells with high-voltageDC, they m

Figure 3. Bi-Wire Connection. One Channel shown.Amplifierspeaker outputJumper clipsremovedPlease take note of the jumper clips installed under thebind

With horizontal bi-amping, one amplifier drives the highpass (ESL) section while the second amplifier drives thelow pass (WOOFER) section. To horizont

8 PlacementPLACEMENTBy now your speakers should be placed approximatelytwo to three feet from the front wall, the wall in front ofthe listening po

Placement 9ImagingIn their final location, your Ascents should have a stage widthsomewhat wider than the speakers themselves. On wellrecorded musi