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