MartinLogan – The Great American Speaker Company
Since 1983 MartinLogan, the great American speaker company, has hand-crafted high performance electrostatic speakers. Their award-winning designs, advanced technologies, and outstanding customer service have long made MartinLogan's amazingly detailed speakers a must have for home theater and music lovers around the world.
Vantage in a home setting |
Vantage: Electrostatic Accuracy and Powerful Bass
Based on MartinLogan's state-of-the-art flagship loudspeakers, Vantage offers unprecedented performance. Key to this achievement is our PoweredForce™ active woofer technology, which generates deep, articulate, dynamic bass from an astonishingly compact cabinet. An XStat™ electrostatic panel handles the midrange up, delivering the smooth, pristinely detailed, and richly ambient sound that is the hallmark of MartinLogan speakers. No ordinary speaker comes close.
Vantage is an elegant, floor standing beauty that does it all. Combining the latest version of MartinLogan's unique "see-through" electrostatic panel (the world's most accurate method of sound reproduction) with a deep bass aluminum cone powered woofer in a clean lined cabinet, Vantage mates ideally with nearly any of your electronics, for any use.
Whether delivering stunning, accurate play back of all types of stereo music, or incorporated as the star in your 5.1 or 7.1 home theater playing film soundtracks, Vantage will look great in your entertainment space and provide years of performance and pride because of its renowned MartinLogan design and construction.
Electrostat panels ensure ultimate clarity
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Under the Hood: The Benefits of Electrostatic Panels
What Is a CLS (Curvilinear Line Source) XStat™ electrostatic panel?
For 25 years MartinLogan has led the speaker building world in refining what experts acknowledge as the most accurate sound reproducing technology- a way of recreating sound that has been known since the dawn of audio recording and replay. The basic story is one of simply harnessing a force of nature, the world of charged particles. In their Lawrence, Kansas factory, ML builds perforated, curved steel panels (stators) which are precisely insulated. They sandwich an ultra light weight membrane (diaphragm) of highly advanced, specifically treated film. When the signal from your receiver comes through these voltage charged, elegant structures, magic happens. Decades of research have allowed ML to bring forth these nearly indestructible see-through panels with the ability to reproduce exactly every detail of sound as it was originally recorded.
Advanced MicroPerf stator technology gives MartinLogan's latest-generation CLS™ electrostatic transducer almost twice as much exposed diaphragm surface as a traditional electrostatic panel of the same size. This dramatic increase in effective radiating area translates to higher efficiency and an even more effortless, unlimited dynamic presentation.
Vantage's electrostatic panels are assembled and secured to their cabinets using MartinLogan's new AirFrame technology. AirFrames, manufactured from aerospace-grade billet and extruded aluminum alloy, make the panels extremely rigid without obstructing playable surface area or interfering with their dipole sound radiation. At the same time, they provide electrical and acoustical isolation, minimizing intermodulation distortion caused by vibration and resonance. Overall, AirFrames enhance imaging, low-level sonic detail, accuracy, and efficiency.
In the end, a speaker cannot outperform the signal feeding it. MartinLogan's state-of-the-art toroidal transformer and electrical interface engineering ensure an absolutely transparent link from amplifier to electrostatic panel. The result is sound of unparalleled purity, precision, clarity, and openness – the next best thing to sitting in on the original recording session.
The Clarity of MicroPerf Stators
Although stators are the elements of an electrostatic driver that are supposed to stand still, they carry the audio signals that do the work of propelling the diaphragm back and forth to move air and produce sound. Because the stators sandwich the diaphragm between them, they must be perforated to allow sound to pass through. Yet they must also be rigid enough to remain absolutely stationary despite the strong electrostatic forces pushing and pulling at them during operation.
MartinLogan's new, updated MicroPerf design optimizes this tradeoff by reducing the size of the individual holes and using many more of them than in the former version. MicroPerf almost doubles effective diaphragm radiating area without compromising structural integrity. The resulting increase in output capability and efficiency allows a panel to be made much smaller without sacrificing performance – or to enjoy a substantial leap in bandwidth and dynamics without growing larger. You get a cool look without over-dominating the rest of the room's decor.
Dipole Sound Radiation
The sound we hear from a loudspeaker is a combination of direct radiation from it to our ears and reflections off of room surfaces – walls, floor, and ceiling. How our brains integrate all this information is far from simple. Depending on the angle of incidence to the ears and the arrival-time difference between direct and reflected sound, reflections can either blur detail and stereo imaging or enhance the natural impression of depth and openness.
True dipole speakers, such as MartinLogan electrostatic panels, have long been noted for their near-ideal radiation patterns. They send very little sound to the sides, thereby minimizing side-wall reflections with short arrival times that tend to interfere with perception of the direct sound. Their strong rear radiation, however, produces a generous amount of ambience-enriching later-arriving reflections off the wall behind them. Add in MartinLogan's world famous curvature resulting in controlled dispersion, you get the benefit of taking even the most problematic room out of the equation so that you can enjoy nearly perfect playback.
Cutaway view of the Vantage crossover and woofer cabinet
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High-Quality Woofers, Crossovers, and Easy Setup Features
High – Rigidity, High Excursion PoweredForce™ Woofer
Vantage's PoweredForce woofer section harnesses an advanced 8-inch aluminum-cone driver, a 200-watt high-resolution amplifier, and a precision acoustic-control cabinet designed to deliver stunning bass, down to 34 Hz, from an enclosure not much bigger than a case of wine.
Vojtko Crossover
Carefully hand-built using only the finest custom wound audio transformer and air-core coils, the crossover employs MartinLogan's proprietary Vojtko topology for vanishingly low distortion and seamless driver integration. This precision-tuned network preserves even the most subtle sonic nuances while handling the full dynamics of any source. You'll swear the musicians are right there in your room.
Energy Transfer Coupler Spikes
The Vantage is supplied with sturdy 1/4-20 thread ETC spikes, which can be used in place of the standard feet to enhance stability on thick carpets or to create tighter coupling between the speaker and floor.
Toolless Binding Posts
MartinLogan's in-house, tool-less binding posts make cable connection management easy and precise.
The Final Breakdown: Technical Specifications
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Frequency Response: |
34-23,000 Hz ™ 3dB |
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Horizontal Dispersion: |
30 degrees |
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Vertical Dispersion: |
40" (102cm) line source |
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Sensitivity: |
92 dB/2.83 volts/meter |
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Impedance (Binding Posts): |
4 ohms, 1 ohm @ 20kHz |
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Crossover Frequency: |
400 Hz |
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Components: |
Custom-wound toroidal audio transformer, air core coils, polypropylene capacitors |
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Woofer Type: |
8" (20.3cm) cast basket, high excursion, aluminum cone with extended throw drive assembly, non-resonance asymmetrical chamber format; bass reflex |
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Woofer Amp Power: |
200 watts/channel (4 ohms) |
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Bass Control: |
±10dB at 35Hz |
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Power Handling: |
250 watts per channel |
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Signal Inputs: |
Custom bi-wire binding posts |
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Mains Power Draw: |
Idle: 8W/channel, Max: 140W/channel |
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Weight: |
52 lbs./channel (23.6 kg) |
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Dimensions (HxWxD): |
57" × 10.7" × 16.25" (144.7 × 27.3 × 41.3 cm) |
Add A MartinLogan Center Channel or Surround (sold separately)
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Motif Speaker – Motif is an amalgam of technologies carefully balanced to maximize performance and installation flexibility. A state-of-the-art XStat transducer, MicroPerf stators, ClearSpar spacers, and vacuum bonding combine with dual aluminum-cone woofers and a proprietary Vojtko crossover to provide maximize efficiency for an effortless, unlimited dynamic presentation. The result is rich, lifelike, stunningly detailed sound that blends seamlessly with our other electrostats and enhances any home theater. |
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Fully Powered Feature Speaker – Internally powered with a high-resolution 150 watt switching amplifier the Feature allows an unprecedented level of system connection flexibility. A standard RCA line-level input minimizes wire clutter by connecting directly to on-wall televisions (and other devices) without the need for external amplifiers. Additionally, standard speaker-level connections allow the fully powered Feature to integrate with audio systems where RCA connection is not possible. |
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Matinee Speaker – The MartinLogan Matinee electrostatic center channel speaker is highly compatible and complimentary with your home theater system. The MartinLogan Matinee is an evolved expression of the same ideas and engineering that spawned the Stage and Motif speakers. A state-of-the-art Generation 2 MicroPerf electrostatic panel, dual paper-cone woofers, and highly sophisticated Vojtko crossover technology deliver unrivaled precision and center-channel intelligibility. Carefully hand-built using only the finest components, Matinee's crossover preserves even the most subtle sonic nuances while handling the full dynamics of any source. |
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Fresco i Speaker – The Fresco i is a compact on-wall or off-wall speaker that can be used as either center, front or surround channels. The Fresco i comes standard with a low-profile, single-pivot wall brack that allows verticle or horizontal mounting. Table and floor stands are optional. Fresco i has two 4 " woofers as well as a mid-range and high frequency driver and plays from 75 to 20,000 Hz. |
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Vignette Speaker – The Vignette is an on-wall or off-wall speaker that can be used as either center, front or surround channels. The Vignette comes standard with both black and silver grill covers and a low-profile, single-pivot wall brack that allows verticle or horizontal mounting. Table and floor stands are optional. The Vignette has two 4 " woofers as well as a high frequency driver and plays from 78 to 20,000 Hz. |
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Encore TF Speaker – Designed to serve as a high performance center channel in home theater environments, the Encore TF delivers exceptional performance at a very affordable price. Sophisticated technologies such as ATF™ (Advanced Thin Film) tweeters and quality parts give this speaker lifelike clarity and openness approaching that of our electrostatic designs.The Encore TF is a highly adaptable speaker working well mounted on or off the wall in any application. It also performs well in front channel and surround channel applications. |
Complete Your Home Theater with A MartinLogan Subwoofer (sold separately)
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Depth i Subwoofer – Depth i deploys the full array of MartinLogan's advanced subwoofer technologies to achieve deep, rich, satisfying bass while preserving electrostatic-like accuracy and detail. Its TriLinear BalancedForce alignment, advanced low-distortion switching amplifier, and sophisticated triple-servo control systems extract the very best possible performance from Depth i's high-resolution 8-inch aluminum-cone drivers. TriLinear BalancedForce places the subwoofer's three drivers precisely 120 degrees apart from each other in the cabinet. Their reaction force vectors meet at the center and exactly cancel, virtually eliminating cabinet resonance and vibration. Gone with them are the cabinet-radiation coloration and bass blur that afflict even the best conventional subwoofers. The triple-servo system, meanwhile, ensures that the output from the drivers themselves – the output we want – is always an absolutely faithful replica of the audio input signal. |
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Grotto i Subwoofer – Grotto i deploys the full array of MartinLogan's advanced subwoofer technologies to achieve deep, rich, satisfying bass while preserving electrostatic-like accuracy and detail. Its advanced low-distortion switching amplifier and sophisticated servo control system extract the very best possible performance from Grotto i's high-resolution 10-inch aluminum-cone driver. A powerful 300 watt (900 watt peak) low-distortion, high-reliability amplifier gives Grotto i extremely articulate bass without need of exaggerated amplifier power ratings or transient-blurring ported or passive radiator enclosures common to many modern subwoofers. A proprietary servo system further ensures that output from Grotto i's 10-inch high-resolution aluminum cone woofer is dramatically free of distortion and provides a faithful replica of the audio input signal. |
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Dynamo 500 Subwoofer – No other subwoofer offers Dynamo 500's bass extension, power, and detail at such an affordable price. Perfect for either home theater or stereo applications, the Dynamo 500 is solidly built with high-density materials to minimize cabinet resonance and provide a foundation for the high-output 10-inch woofer and high-current 120-watt RMS, 360-watt peak amplifier. Additionally, dual rear-mounted low-turbulence ports maximize bass output while minimizing port induced distortions. |
Other MartinLogan Custom Install Solutions (sold separately)
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Voyage In-Wall Speaker – The MartinLogan Voyage in-wall speaker system is a ultimate-performance speaker for your home theater entertainment room.. It is the world's most sophisticated and elegant architectural loudspeaker, The Voyage in-wall speaker sounds so clean and dynamic, you'd think it were a superb standalone design. Not surprising, since it borrows so much from our own, including Advanced Thin Film drivers and high-resolution woofers. A rigid aluminum chassis and die-cast mounting locks enhance performance and ease installation, while an adjustable tweeter-alignment sphere, paintable end caps, and a selection of grille colors provide incredible adaptability. |
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Passage In-Wall Speaker – A uniquely elegant and extremely accurate in-wall speaker, Passage is a remarkable performer delivering the sound quality you would expect to hear from one of MartinLogan's floorstanding loudspeakers. With twin high-resolution aluminum-cone woofers, a world class ATF (Advanced Thin Film) tweeter, an advanced-technology Vojtko crossover and a rigid aluminum chassis and 1" front baffle, Passage is quite simply an in-wall loudspeaker marvel. The result is a full, wonderfully smooth and engaging sound with clean and surprisingly deep bass foundation. |
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Ticket In-Wall Speaker – The MartinLogan Ticket in-wall speaker is a compact, affordable in-wall speaker for every room in your home. While significantly smaller than Passage, the elegant, affordable Ticket in-wall speaker is nonetheless a very strong performer. Its dual long-throw, high-resolution woofers, integrated dome tweeter, and advanced Vojtko¿ crossover deliver rich, clear sound and superb stereo imaging. Ticket also features paintable end caps and a selection of grille colors for perfect matching with any decor. Its quick and easy, yet very secure, installation system is the same used in Voyage and Passage speakers from MartinLogan. |
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Helos 100 In-Ceiling Speaker – Helos 100 is ideal for any room requiring ultimate in-ceiling audio performance such as a 2-channel system in a large living room or a multi-channel system in a discrete home theater. Helos 100's aimable assembly allows a large audience to experience the full potential of the Helos 100. Featuring a 1-inch neodymium soft dome tweeter, high-rigidity aluminum cone woofer, and proprietary Vojtko crossover topology, Helos 100 effortlessly provides solid imaging with extreme sonic accuracy. An acoustic contour switch tailors dispersion assuring a top-notch performance in any installation. |
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Helos 20 In-Ceiling Speaker – A direct descendant from the Helos100, the Helos 20 continues with the MartinLogan tradition of exceptional sound. The Helos 20 has the ability compliment any decor with it's paintable grill and frame. Sonically, the Helos 20 boasts a dual voice coil system with two 0.75 inch soft dome tweeters with a pivoting stem and a single 6.5 inch woofer, creating crisp accurate sound. Frequency response ranges from 47-20,000 Hz. |
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Helos 10 In-Ceiling Speaker – The Helos 10 delivers legendary MartinLogan quality and performance in a compact, high-resolution in-ceiling loudspeaker. Featuring a 1-inch neodymium soft dome tweeter mounted in an aimable stem, high-rigidity aluminum cone woofer, and proprietary Vojtko crossover topology, Helos 10 effortlessly provides extreme sonic accuracy. |
Based on the state-of-the-art Summit loudspeaker, Vantage offers unprecedented performance for its size and price. Key to this achievement is our PoweredForce active woofer technology, which generates deep, articulate, dynamic bass from an astonishingly compact cabinet. An XStat electrostatic panel handles the midrange up, delivering the smooth, pristinely detailed, and richly ambient sound that is the hallmark of MartinLogan speakers. No ordinary speaker comes close.
