Description

Il Martin Logan Montage It is a two-way floorstanding speaker created in 2003 as the gateway to the construction philosophy of the Lawrence, Kansas-based brand. It does not feature an electrostatic panel, but a transducer. ATF (Advanced Thin Film) 3,8 x 5,7 cm: a polyethylene naphthalate film with an engraved aluminum coil, suspended between two sets of neodymium-iron-boron magnets. The operation is push pull over the entire surface of the membrane, with andmissione dipolar — the same principle that makes the ESL panels recognizable, but applied to a compact format that is much easier to place in a normal living room.

The bass section employs two 16,5 cm woofers with high-rigidity aluminum cones and extended excursion, housed in a non-resonant asymmetrical bass reflex cabinet, a technology derived from the Clarity model. The crossover cuts off at 2.500 Hz and uses air coils, metallized film capacitors, and low-dissipation electrolytic capacitors: a choice that favors tonal coherence in the crossover region, where the identifying characteristics of female vocals are typically lost.

In practical terms, the Montage boasts 90 dB of sensitivity and a nominal load of 5 ohms, compatible with amplifiers rated for 4, 6, or 8 ohms. The recommended power range is 20 to 300 watts per channel, so it works with both a medium-powered integrated amplifier and more powerful power amplifiers. What amplifier do you need for the Martin Logan Montage? A good stereo integrated amplifier rated at 50-100 watts into 8 ohms with a generous power supply is the ideal starting point: sensitivity is favorable, but impedance drops, favoring stable power amplifiers at low loads.

The tweeter aemissionand dipole also radiates towards the rear wall: to obtain the depth of scene that these floor-standing hi-fi speakers They can provide a good return, so it's best to leave at least 40-50 cm of space from the rear wall and ensure the speakers are aligned toward the listening position. At 96,5 cm tall and weighing 13,6 kg each, they're manageable in rooms from 15 to 30 square meters. Their natural use is as a stereo pair, but the Montage is also ideal as a front speaker in a home theater system, where it integrates seamlessly with center speakers and surround speakers of the same generation.

Discontinued model, now available on the used and ex-demo market: an interesting solution for those looking for the open and fast nature of thin-film transducers without facing the costs and placement constraints of a hybrid panel electrostatic.

Specifications

Diffuser type	passive
Sensitivity	90 dB
Nominal impedance	5 ohm
Frequency response	47 – 20.000 Hz ±3 dB
Route configuration	2
Cabinet type	bass reflex
Tweet	ATF (Advanced Thin Film) 3,8 × 5,7 cm, dipolar push-pull
Woofer	2 × 16,5 cm, high-rigidity aluminum cone, extended travel
Crossover frequency	2500 Hz
Maximum manageable power	20 – 300 W per channel
Cabinet material	Natural and black cherry
Connectors	5-way binding posts, single wiring
Dimensions (WxHxD)	965 x 240 x 297 mm
Weight	13.6 kg
Year of production	2003

About the brand

MartinLogan, the sound of electrostatic

MartinLogan is an American loudspeaker manufacturer founded in Lawrence, Kansas, by Gayle Martin Sanders and Ron Logan Sutherland: the company's name comes from their middle names. The brand has been associated with electrostatic loudspeakers and thin-film technology since its inception, and its guiding philosophy is summed up in the motto "Truth in Sound." Since 2019, the company has been owned by Scott and John Bagby, founders of Paradigm, and its electrostatic loudspeakers are produced at its factory in Mississauga, Canada.

Technologies: CLS, XStat and Folded Motion

The heart of the electrostatic models is the CLS (Curvilinear Line-Source) curvilinear panel, developed to solve the problem of high-frequency dispersion typical of flat panels: the horizontal curvature widens the listening area without sacrificing the lightness of the diaphragm. In the most recent models, the transducer is called XStat.

For its cone speakers, MartinLogan developed the Folded Motion tweeter, a thin membrane folded like an accordion that pushes air by compressing and expanding its folds. This technology brings the speed and detail of electrostatics to the Motion Series; in the Motion XT Series, the second-generation version has a larger radiating surface and is combined with Nomex-reinforced Kevlar midrange drivers.

The series

The catalog is organized into tiers. ElectroMotion combines electrostatic panels and dynamic woofers in home-sized cabinets. Motion XT is the pinnacle of the Motion family, Motion is the mid-range, and Motion Foundation is the entry-level model, bringing many of the brand's technologies to more accessible prices. At the top of the line is the Masterpiece series, the benchmark electrostatics.

The MartinLogans available from us

Among the electrostatic speakers you will find the new ElectroMotion ESL, in matte black and gloss black, and the ElectroMotion ESL X, also in matte black and gloss black, which adopt the larger XStat panel combined with two 8-inch woofers.

The Motion XT Series includes the new Motion XT F100 and F200 floorstanding speakers, the Motion XT B100 bookshelf speaker, and the Motion XT C100 center channel speaker. The Motion Series includes the new Motion F10 and F20 floorstanding speakers, the Motion B10 bookshelf speakers, the Motion C10 center channel speaker, and the Motion Stand 25 stands. The Foundation Series includes the new Foundation F1 and F2 floorstanding speakers, the Foundation B1 and B2 bookshelf speakers, and the Foundation C1 center channel speaker.

How to choose

An electrostatic speaker requires careful positioning: the panel also radiates backwards and must be placed at a certain distance from the rear wall, in exchange for a wide soundstage and transparency that are difficult to achieve otherwise. If the room allows, the ElectroMotions are the most direct way to hear the brand's signature; the ESL X is suitable for larger rooms.

If you need speakers that are easier to place, the Motion series offers the Folded Motion tweeter in traditional cabinets: the Foundation for mid-range systems, the Motion for a step up, and the Motion XT when you want the best in the family. The bookshelf versions work well in small rooms, while the floorstanding ones handle larger volumes and rooms. The inclusion of center speakers in each series makes it easy to build a seamless home theater system.

Buy MartinLogan from Audiocostruzioni

In the listening room of our Carpi showroom, you can listen to MartinLogan speakers and evaluate their pairing with amplification. Models can also be ordered online at audiocostruzioni.com with shipping. We'll advise you on selection and placement in-store or by email, and we'll evaluate your current components for trade-ins.

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