MartinLogan CLS IIz Dokumentacja

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

10 Dispersion InteractionsYour CLS IIz’s launch a 30-degree dispersion pattern whenviewed from above. This horizontal dispersion field gives achoice o

Dispersion Interactions 11Figure 4–5. As can be seen here, point sourceconcepts invite a great deal of room interaction.While delivering good freq

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

Since the diaphragm of an electrostatic speaker is uniformlydriven over its entire area, it can be extremely light andflexible. This allows it to be v

Critical Zone: 200Hz–20kHzThe most significant advantage of MartinLogan’s exclusivetransducer technology reveals itself when you look atexamples of ot

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

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

Electrostatic Loudspeaker History 17In 1947, Arthur Janszen, a young Naval engineer, took partin a research project for the Navy. The Navy was int

18 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 19Will excessive smoke or dust cause any problems withmy electrostatic speakers? Exposure to excessive contaminants suc

The lightning bolt flash with arrowhead symbol, withinan equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user tothe presence of uninsulated “dangerous

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

21The CLS IIz hybrid speaker system consists of a broad-range single-element electrostatic transducer integratedwith a quick-response woofer. This app

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

23Inductance. The property of an electrical circuit by whicha varying current in it produces a varying magnetic fieldthat introduces voltages in the s

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

AC Power ConnectionIntroduction4 Introduction & OperationINTRODUCTION & OPERATIONCongratulations! You have invested in one of the world’spremi

OPERATIONOperation 5A variety of speaker cables are now available whose manufacturers claim better performance over standardheavy gauge wire. We h

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

Placement 7ImagingIn their final location, your CLS IIz’s should have a stage widthsomewhat wider than the speakers themselves. On well-recorded m

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

Room Acoustics 9on the floor or solid surface, it can shake as it producessound and, consequently, the sound can be compromised.If your speaker is