Introduction - MartinLogan Matinee User Manual

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ntroduCtIon
Congratulations! You have invested in one of the
world's premier loudspeaker systems .
The MartinLogan Matinee represents an advanced
combination of sonic technologies establishing an unprec-
edented direction for audiophile design. The result of
years of research, the new Matinee™ hybrid electrostat-
ic loudspeaker establishes new standards for efficiency,
dynamics and precision in a loudspeaker.
Matinee's CLS transducer builds upon the legacy of
MartinLogan's electrostatic heritage with the incorpora-
tion of advanced vacuum bonding and MicroPerf stat
panels, providing even greater efficiency and precision.
The integration electrical interface technology devel-
oped by MartinLogan's Statement™ e2 engineering team
extends effortless dynamics and purity, resulting in even
higher sonic standards of efficiency and precision.
Through rigorous testing, MartinLogan's curvilinear electro-
static panel has proven itself to be one of the most durable
and reliable 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.
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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
engineering established with he Summit loudspeaker,
MartinLogan engineered the Matinee™ crossover using
precision audiophile-grade polypropylene capacitors and
high-purity air-core coils. This advanced crossover topol-
ogy flawlessly preserves sonic subtleties while effortlessly
handling the broadest range of dynamics.
The materials in your new Matinee speaker are of the
highest quality and will provide years of enduring
enjoyment and deepening respect. The cabinetry is con-
structed from dense composite material for acoustical
integrity.
The other sections of your User's Manual explain in detail
the operation of your Matinee speaker and the philoso-
phy applied to their design. A clear understanding of your
speaker will insure that you obtain maximum perfor-
mance and pleasure from this most exacting transducer.
It has been designed and constructed to give you years of
trouble-free listening enjoyment.