MartinLogan Exclusives 13
CLS™ (Curvilinear Line Source)
Since the beginning of audio, achieving smooth dispersion
has been a problem for all designers. Large panel trans-
ducers present unique challenge because the larger the
panel, the more directional the dispersion pattern becomes.
Wide range electrostats have long been one of the most
problematic transducers because they attain their full range
capabilities via a large surface area. It looked as if they
were in direct conflict to smooth dispersion and almost
every attempt to correct this resulted in either poor disper-
sion or a serious compromise in sound quality.
After extensive research, MartinLogan engineers discov-
ered an elegantly simple solution to achieve a smooth
pattern of dispersion without degrading sound quality.
By curving the horizontal plane of the electrostatic trans-
ducer, a controlled horizontal dispersion pattern could be
achieved, yet the purity of the almost massless electrostatic
diaphragm remained uncompromised. After creating this
technology, MartinLogan developed the production capa-
bility to bring it out of the laboratory and into the market
place. You will find this proprietary MartinLogan technol-
ogy used in all of our electrostatic products. It is one of
the many reasons behind our reputation for high quality
sound with practical usability. This is also why you see
the unique “see through” cylindrical shape of MartinLogan
products.
Generation 2 Diaphragm
Feature’s diaphragm employs an extremely sophisticated
conductive coating applied to the polymer surface at an
atomic level using a plasma bonding process. A propri-
etary compound is driven into the surface of the polymer
film in an oxygen free argon chamber. This process
allows extremely uniform surface resistivity characteristics,
an optically transparent surface, and a nearly massless
diaphragm. This uniform surface resistivity controls the elec-
trostatic charge on the diaphragm surface and regulates
its migration. As a result, no discharging or “arcing” can
occur.
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MicroPerf Stator
Sleek. Compact. MicroPerf stator technology reveals more
open playable area in each panel, offering increased
performance from even more compact stat panels. It is
significant to note that electrostatic transducer in the radi-
cal new Feature loudspeaker supports the bandwidth and
dynamics associated with traditional electrostatic panels
nearly twice its size.
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