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Frequently Asked Questions and Troubleshooting
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How do I clean my speakers?
Just use a dust free cloth or a soft brush to remove the dust
from your speakers. We recommend a specialty cloth
(available at the Xtatic shop at www.martinlogan.com)
that cleans your speakers better than anything else we
have tried.
Do not spray any kind of cleaning agent
on or in close proximity to the ATF element.
What size amplifier should I use?
We recommend an amplifier with 100 to 150 watts per
channel for most applications. Probably less would be
adequate for our smaller hybrids or when used in home
theater where a subwoofer is employed. Our hybrid
designs will perform well with either a tube or transis-
torized amplifier, and will reveal the sonic character of
either type. However, it is important that the amplifier be
stable operating into varying impedance loads: a stable
amplifier will be able to deliver twice its rated wattage
into 4 Ohms and should again double into 2 Ohms.
Could you suggest a list of suitable electronics and
cables that would be ideal for MartinLogan speakers?
The area of electronics and cable choice is probably
the most common type of question that we receive. It is
also the most subjective. We have repeatedly found that
brands that work well in one setup will drive someone
else nuts in another. We use many brands with great
success. Again, we have no favorites; we use electronics
and cables quite interchangeably. We would suggest
listening to a number of brands—and above all else—
trust your ears. Dealers are always the best source for
information when purchasing additional audio equipment.
Is there likely to be any interaction between my speak-
ers and the television in my Audio/Video system?
We recommend that you keep your speakers at least one
foot away from the TV because of the dynamic woofer
they employ.
Will exposure to sunlight affect the life or perfor-
mance of my speakers?
We recommend that you not place any loudspeaker in
direct sunlight. The ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun can
cause deterioration of grill cloth, speaker cones, etc. Small
exposures to UV will not cause a problem. In general,
the filtering of UV rays through glass will greatly reduce the
negative effects.
Output
• Check that all your system components are turned on.
• Check your speaker wires and connections.
• Check all interconnecting cables.
Frequently Asked Questions
Troubleshooting
