INTRODUCTION AND ASSEMBLY

Introduction

Assembling the Ascent

Congratulations! You have invested in one of the world’s premier loudspeaker systems.

The MartinLogan Ascent represents the culmination of an intensive, dedicated group research program directed toward establishing a world class reference monitor utilizing leading-edge technology, without compromising durability, reliability, craftsmanship or aesthetic design.

The Ascent raises and refines the performance level of the original MartinLogan SL3. Bass response now has improved definition. High frequency response also has better extension and is more natural in character. The integration of the two is much smoother and seamless. Power handling and system efficiency have been enhanced as well.

The materials in your new Ascent speakers are of the highest quality and will provide years of enduring enjoyment and deepening respect. All trim pieces are constructed from selected hardwoods. They are then grain and color matched and finally hand finished. The cabinetry is constructed from the highest quality composite material for acoustical integrity and is finished with our attractive custom matte finish.

Through rigorous testing, the curvilinear electrostatic panel has proven itself to be one of the most durable and reliable transducers available today. Fabricated from a custom tool punched high-grade steel, the patented panel is then coated with a special polymer that is applied via a proprietary electrostatic deposition process. This panel assembly houses a membrane just 0.0005 of an inch thick. Ruggedly constructed and insulated, as much as 200 watts of continuous power has driven the Ascent’s energized diaphragm into massive excursions with no deleterious effects.

The other sections of your User’s Manual explain in detail the operation of your Ascent speakers and the philosophy applied to their design. A clear understanding of your speakers will insure that you obtain maximum performance and pleasure from this most exacting transducer. It has been designed and constructed to give you years of trouble-free listening enjoyment.

The Ascent comes with an easy to install woofer grille cover. This woofer grille is designed so that it can be installed in two ways, either with the indent towards the top, or with the indent towards the bottom—depending on your personal aesthetic preference. To install the grille, just line it up with the bottom of the Ascent and carefully push the grille into place (see figure 1).

Figure 1. Assembling the Ascent

4Introduction and Assembly