MartinLogan Matinee Specifications

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10 InstallationMounting the Matinee On A WallRequired hardware (included): (6) Wall Anchors (6)1”PhillipsHeadWoodScrews (2) Push pins (2)

Home Theater 11It had long been the practice of stereo buffs to connect their television to a stereo system. The advantage was the use of the larg

12 Electrostatic AdvantagesHowcansoundbereproducedbysomethingthatyouareable to see through? Electrostatic energy makes this possible. Wh

MartinLogan Exclusives 13CLS™ (Curvilinear Line Source)Since the beginning of audio, achieving smooth dispersion has been a problem for all design

14 Electrostatic HistoryIn the late 1800’s, any loudspeaker was considered exotic. Today, most of us take the wonders of sound reproduction for gr

Electrostatic History 15In 1947, Arthur Janszen, a young Naval engineer, took part inaresearchprojectfortheNavy.TheNavywasinterested in

16 Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do I clean my speaker?Use a dust free cloth or a soft brush to remove the dust from your speaker. We also recomme

Frequently Asked Questions 17Will excessive smoke or dust cause any problems with my electrostatic speakers? Exposure to excessive contaminants su

18 TroubleshootingNo Output• Checkthatallyoursystemcomponentsareturnedon.• Checkyourspeakerwiresandconnections.• Checkallinterco

General Information 19System Frequency Response73–20,000Hz±3dbDispersionHorizontal: 30 Degrees Sensitivity89 dB/2.83 volts/meterImpedanceNomin

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dImensIonal drawIngs20 Dimensional DrawingsSide Elevation On Non-Skid Grip FeetAC &SignalPlan View (Top)Front Elevation: (no stand rotation)Ba

Dimensional Drawings 21With BracketPlan View (Top)Front Elevation: (no stand rotation)Side ElevationAC &SignalBack Elevation: (no stand rotati

22 Glossary of Audio TermsAC. Abbreviation for alternating current. Active crossover. Uses active devices (transistors, IC’s, tubes) and some for

Glossary of Audio Terms 23Inductance. The property of an electrical circuit by which a varying current in it produces a varying magnetic field tha

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4 ContentsContentsWARNING! Do not use your Matinee loudspeaker outside of the country of original sale—voltage requirements vary by country. Impro

Installation in Brief 5We know you are eager to hear your new MartinLogan loudspeaker, so this section is provided to allow fast and easy set up.

6 IntroductionCongratulations! You have invested in one of the world’s premier loudspeaker systems.The MartinLogan Matinee represents an adva

Connections 7ConneCtIonsAC Power ConnectionYour Matinee uses an external low-voltage power sup-ply to energize its electrostatic panel. For this r

8 InstallationInstallatIonOn the TelevisionIf your television provides a wide, level and stable plat-form, the Matinee can be placed directly on t

Installation 9On-Wall/Off-Wall Acoustic Contour SwitchFigure 4. IfMatineeistobeusedwiththeoptionaladjustablestand,place the non-skid