MartinLogan Monolith III user manual Introduction

Introduction

Congratulations, you have invested in one of the world’s premier loudspeaker systems!

The Martin-Logan MONOLITH III repre- sents 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 original Monolith made its official debut in June of 1982 at the Interna- tional Consumer Electronics Show where it was selected for the prestigous Design and Engineering Exhibition as one of the most innovative consumer electronics products of that year. Since then, the Monolith has become the speaker of choice by the most demand- ing musicians, electronics manufactur- ers, and recording studios, as well as the most discerning critical listeners.

As a result of our continuous research and development program here at Martin-Logan, we decided that it was time to incorporate some of our latest technologies into the already outstand- ing Monolith. So, in January of 1990 we introduced the MONOLITH III to the marketplace.

With the MONOLITH III, we have ad- vanced the current state of the art in

many areas of loudspeaker design. Bass response has better extension, superior impact and improved defini- tion, high frequency response also has better extension and is much more natural in character. Much effort was spent on minimizing all diffractive or reflective surfaces. This has improved overall transparency and image quality.

In addition, a great amount of energy was spent on the interface between the electrostatic element and the woofer, with astonishing results. The fruit of this labor has brought us the passive IIIp INTERFACE and the superior electronic IIIx CROSSOVER. With either of these two devices, the transition from the electro- static element to the woofer becomes invisible and an unbelieveable continu- ity of sound prevails. With the IIIx CROSSOVER another veil is lifted and you are brought even closer to the musical truth. Dynamic information suddenly becomes frightening. Power handling and system efficiency are enhanced as well.

Like the original Monoliths, all materials in your new MONOLITH III speakers are of the highest quality to 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 con- structed from a special high-density

hardwood powderboard for structural integrity and is finished with a durable and attractive leatherette.

Through rigorous testing, the curvilinear electrostatic panel manufactured and used by Martin-Logan has proven itself to be one of the most durable and reliable transducers available today. Fabricated from a specially tooled, high- grade steel, the panel is then coated with a special high dielectric nylon/ Delrin based polymer that is applied via a proprietary electrostatic deposition process. This panel assembly houses a membrane 0.0005 of an inch thick! Ruggedly constructed and insulated, as much as 200 watts of continuous power has driven the MONOLITH III's energized diaphragm into massive excursions with no deleterious effects.

We again thank you for purchasing the MONOLITH III. By following the Installa- tion in Brief instructions you may connect them to your system, sit back, relax, and enjoy this most exacting transducer. It has been designed and constructed to give you years of trouble- free listening enjoyment.

Happy Listening!

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