Table Des Matières; Contents; Introduction - Martin Logan Motif X Manuel De L'utilisateur

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Contents

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
AC Power Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Signal Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Installation Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
On-Wall/Off-Wall Acoustic Contour Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using Motif X Without the Stand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using the Motif X With the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Mounting the Motif X On A Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Home Theater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Electrostatic Advantages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
MartinLogan Exclusives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
XStat™ Transducer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
CLS™ (Curvilinear Line Source). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Generation 2 Diaphragm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
MicroPerf Stator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Vacuum Bonding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Folded Motion™ Tweeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Electrostatic History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Frequently Asked Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Warranty and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Dimensional Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
On Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Wall Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Glossary of Audio Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
I
ntroduCtIon

Introduction

Congratulations! You have invested in one of the world's
premier loudspeaker systems.
The Motif X represents an advanced combination of sonic tech-
nologies establishing an unprecedented direction for audiophile
design. The result of years of research, the new Motif X hybrid
electrostatic loudspeaker features XStat™ technology establish-
ing new standards for efficiency, dynamics and precision in a
loudspeaker.
Housed within an innovative AirFrame™, the Motif X's new CLS
XStat™ transducer builds upon the legacy of MartinLogan's elec-
trostatic heritage with the incorporation of advanced vacuum
bonding and MicroPerf stat panels, providing even greater effi-
ciency and precision.
Through rigorous testing, the curvilinear electrostatic panel
has proven itself to be one of the most durable and reli-
able transducers available today. Fabricated from a
custom tool punched high-grade steel, the patented
panel is then coated with a special polymer that is applied
via a proprietary electrostatic bonding process. This panel
assembly houses a membrane just 0.0005 of an inch thick.
Ruggedly constructed and insulated, the panel is rated to easily
handle up to 150 watts of continuous power with no deleterious
effects.
Featuring an advanced crossover topology derived from the
Summit loudspeaker, MartinLogan engineered the Motif X cross-
over using precision audiophile-grade polypropylene capacitors
and high-purity air-core coils. This advanced crossover topology
flawlessly preserves sonic subtleties while effortlessly handling
the broadest range of dynamics.
The materials in your new Motif X speaker are of the highest
quality and will provide years of enduring enjoyment and
deepening respect. The cabinetry is constructed from dense
composite material for acoustical integrity and features hand
rubbed wood veneers.
The other sections of your User's Manual explain in detail the
operation of your Motif X speaker and the philosophy applied
to their design. A clear understanding of your speaker will insure
that you obtain maximum performance and pleasure from this
most exacting transducer. It has been designed and constructed
to give you years of trouble-free listening enjoyment.
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