6 Introduction
I
ntroduCtIon
Congratulations! You have invested in one of
the world’s premier loudspeaker systems .
Internally powered with a high-resolution digital amplifier,
the Feature provides an unprecedented level of system
connection flexibility. Equipped with a standard line-level
input, the Feature is able to connect directly to devices
such as digital music players, flat screen televisions, or
even computers. Additional speaker level inputs also allow
Feature to perform in a more traditional receiver or pre-
amp equipped 2-channel or home theater system.
Feature’s CLS transducer builds upon the legacy of
MartinLogan’s electrostatic heritage with the incorporation
of advanced vacuum bonding and MicroPerf stat pan-
els, providing even greater efficiency and precision. The
integration electrical interface technology developed 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 stator
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. 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 the Summit loudspeaker,
MartinLogan engineered the Feature™ 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 Feature speaker are of the high-
est quality and will provide years of enduring enjoyment
with deepening respect. The cabinetry is constructed from
dense composite material for acoustical integrity.
The other sections of your User’s Manual explain in detail
the operation of your Feature speaker and the philosophy
applied to its design. A clear understanding of your speak-
er will insure that you obtain maximum performance and
pleasure from this most exacting transducer. It has been
designed and constructed to give you years of trouble-free
listening enjoyment.
