MartinLogan ESL Speaker User Manual
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D
E S C E N T
T M
The challenge—design a dynamic subwoofer
system meeting superior electrostatic trans-
ducer performance standards. The result—
Descent—provides revolutionary levels of
performance and power with remarkably low
distortion. The Descent features BalancedForce™
bass array, advanced servo monitoring and
control, three ultra-low mass next generation
ten-inch drivers and a lot more...
Frequency response: 18
-
150 Hz ± 3 dB
Anechoic through the LFE
effects input
Crossover frequency: 40, 70Hz
Phase:
0°, 90°, 180°, 270°
25Hz level control:
±12dB
Woofer type:
10" (25.4cm) x 3 high
excursion woofers,
BalancedForce™array
Amplifier:
400 watts RMS (800
watts peak), 0.07% THD
Inputs:
RCA line level; RCA and
XLR LFE
Outputs:
RCA for multiple
subwoofer connection
Weight:
95 lbs., 43.2 kg each
Dimensions:
21.75" H x 20" W x 18.25" D
55.3 x 50.8 x 46.4 cm
D
E P T H
T M
Imagine an eye-catching subwoofer with
explosive power and precision that can also
descretely hide in a corner, under an end
table or behind an easy chair—the MartinLogan
Depth. Depth combines MartinLogan’s
signature three-driver BalancedForce™ design
and a proprietary switching amplifier in a
striking cabinet occupying just over two
cubic feet.
Frequency response: 20
-
150 Hz ± 3 dB
Anechoic through the LFE
effects input
Filter frequencies:
Low pass:
30, 35, 45, 55, 65, 80Hz
High pass out:
40, 70Hz
25Hz level control:
±12dB
Woofer type:
8" (20.3cm) x 3 high
excursion woofers,
BalancedForce™array
Amplifier:
300 watts RMS (500
watts peak)
Inputs:
RCA line level; RCA LFE;
speaker level
Outputs:
RCA line level; RCA for
multiple subwoofer
connection
Weight:
65 lbs., 29.5 kg each
Dimensions:
16.25" H x 16.6" W x 16.15" D
41.3 x 42.2 x 41 cm
F
E A T U R E S
& O
P T I O N S
Most MartinLogan speaker systems are available
with a range of optional hand-finished hardwood
trim—from bottom: black oak, red aniline dye
(additional aniline colors are also available),
mahogany, light oak, dark oak, natural cherry,
dark cherry, maple and walnut—in the reference
illustration above.
The cabinetry is constructed from the finest com-
posite material for acoustical integrity and coated
with our proprietary matte black finish for lasting
beauty. MartinLogan ETC
TM
—energy transfer
coupler—spikes engage your speakers directly
to the floor for increased definition and imaging.
Speaker systems feature custom engineered
MartinLogan binding posts for audiophile grade,
hand-tightened, signal connections.