MartinLogan Exclusives
XStat™ Transducer
MartinLogan's award winning Curvilinear Line Source™ XStat™ electrostatic (ESL) technology, including CLS™, MicroPerf, Generation 2 Diaphragms, ClearSpars™, and Vacuum Bonding, allows smooth unencumbered disper- sion of sound throughout the listening area. The result? Perfectly etched imaging and focus achieved through minimal room interaction; optimum natural reproduction of sound with full level response from
CLS™ (Curvilinear Line Source)
Since the beginning of audio, achieving smooth dispersion has been a problem for all designers. Large panel transduc- ers present unique challenge because the larger the panel, the more directional the dispersion pattern becomes.
Wide range electrostats have long been one of the most problematic transducers because they attain their full range capabilities via a large surface area. It looked as if they were in direct conflict to smooth dispersion and almost every attempt to correct this resulted in either poor dispersion or a serious compromise in sound quality.
After extensive research, MartinLogan engineers discovered an elegantly simple solution to achieve a smooth pattern of dispersion without degrading sound quality. By curving the horizontal plane of the electrostatic transducer, a controlled horizontal dispersion pattern could be achieved, yet the purity of the almost massless electrostatic diaphragm remained uncompromised. After creating this technology, MartinLogan developed the production capability to bring it out of the laboratory and into the market place. You will find this proprietary MartinLogan technology used in all of our electrostatic products. It is one of the many reasons behind our reputation for high quality sound with prac- tical usability. This is also why you see the unique “see through” cylindrical shape of MartinLogan products.
Generation 2 Diaphragm
CLX’s diaphragm employs an extremely sophisticated conductive coating applied to the polymer surface at an atomic level using a plasma bonding process. A proprietary compound is driven into the surface of the polymer film
in an oxygen free argon chamber. This process allows extremely uniform surface resistivity characteristics, an optically transparent surface, and a nearly massless dia- phragm. This uniform surface resistivity controls the electrostatic charge on the diaphragm surface and regulates its migration. As a result, no discharging or “arcing” can occur.
MicroPerf Stator
Sleek. Compact. MicroPerf stator technology, featured in all XStat™ transducers, reveals more open playable area in each panel, offering increased performance from even more compact stat panels. It is significant to note that the XStat™ transducer in the radical new CLX loudspeaker supports the bandwidth and dynamics associated with traditional electrostatic panels nearly twice its size.
Vacuum Bonding
To achieve the power, precision, and strength of the XStat™ transducer, two insulated
Uniform Full Surface Drive
Uniform drive across the transducer’s
Dipole Dispersion
By utilizing electrostatic dipole dispersion patterns for both transducers, CLX provides full benefits of electrostat- ic technology from the highest frequency to the lowest. Dipole design minimizes