Now Shipping: MartinLoganÆ Summitô Floorstanding Loudspeaker

7-Jun-05

MartinLogan is now shipping the Summitô loudspeakeróa new direction for high-end audiophile loudspeaker design. Resulting from years of research, the new Summit powered hybrid electrostatic loudspeaker features advanced technological developments, dramatically reducing cabinet size while establishing new standards for efficiency, dynamics and precision in a floor-standing loudspeaker.ìThe audio world is dynamic, and we are designing innovative products that reflect the evolving needs and desires of our customers,î stated David Allen, Director of Product Development for MartinLogan. ìWhen designing the Summit, we began with a commitment to our customerís desire to possess truly exquisite audio solutions that embody undeniable sonic excellence in irresistible aesthetic forms. Through constant focus on emerging market indicators, our designers and engineers evolved core technologies into a solution that elevates the overall sensory experience,î Allen explained. ìAfter all, if one sensory element is out of balance or neglected, the entire experience is diminished.îSummitís Features Include:-- XStatô Electrostatic Transducer featuring: -- Ultra-Rigid AirFrameô Technology -- Advanced Vacuum Bonding -- MicroPerf Stators -- ClearSparô technology -- CLSô (Curvilinear Line Source)-- High-Resolution PoweredForceô Woofers-- 25 & 50 Hz Level Controls-- Proprietary Vojtkoô Crossover FilteringHoused within a radical, ultra-rigid, billet and extruded aluminum AirFrame, the Summitís new CLS (Curvilinear Line Source) XStat transducer builds upon the legacy of MartinLoganís electrostatic heritage with the incorporation of advanced Vacuum Bonding and MicroPerf technology to provide heightened efficiency and precision.MicroPerf stator technology, featured in the Summit XStat transducer, reveals more open playable area in each panel resulting in unparalleled performance from extremely compact stat panels. The Summit loudspeaker boasts an XStat electrostatic transducer with a playable area equal to that of a traditional electrostatic transducer nearly twice its size. Further enhancing efficiency and dynamics as well as MartinLoganís trademark transparency, rigid ClearSparsô spacers, originally engineered for the cost-no-object Statementô e2, allow XStat transducers to maintain an extremely uniform tension of the diaphragm during critical panel construction processes, permitting critical stator and diaphragm spacing within an exact tolerance.ìRelative to its size, the Summit, with over one horsepower of amplification (800 watts per pair), has exceptionally deep and accurate bass,î notes Joe Vojtko, MartinLoganís Lead Engineer. Summitís PoweredForce topology integrates two high-resolution, aluminum cone 10-inch woofers per channelóeach independently powered by a dedicated 200-watt low-distortion amplifier. Summitís front firing woofer is precision aligned and crossed over to seamlessly blend with the XStat transducer. Additionally, low-frequency equalization capabilities, integrated into advanced PoweredForce technology, allow precision calibration for optimal room integration.With an proprietary advanced Vojtkoô crossover topology derived from the Statement e2 loudspeaker, Summitís high and low-pass crossovers blend point-to-point wiring, audiophile-grade polypropylene capacitors, toroidal transformers, and air-core coils to deliver spectacular levels of transparency, linearity and integration.Available in a variety of standard hand rubbed wood and aluminum finishes, Summit can also be personalized and customized to fit any decor.

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