INTRODUCTION

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

The MartinLogan Prodigy 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 new Prodigy incorporates many of the technological advances developed by MartinLogan design and research for the incomparable Statement evolution2. The result is the highest resolution system in its class, available in an exquisite cabinet that is surprisingly compact and an outstanding performer with any music source. Prodigy includes advances such as a new generation proprietary CLS (curvilinear line source) electrostatic drive transducer, and a revolutionary ForceForward drive configuration and cabinet that reduces room interaction and resonances. A distinct benefit of these advances is reference level performance in a broader range of listening room arrangements. The unique, compact cabinet combines a see-though look with elegant form, texture and craftsmanship, which will complement any décor.

The materials in your new Prodigy 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 con- structed from the highest quality composite material for acoustical integrity and is finished with our attractive custom matte finish.

Through rigorous testing, the patented 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 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 300 watts of continuous power has driven the Prodigy’s energized diaphragm into massive excursions with no deleterious effects.

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

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MartinLogan Prodigy user manual Introduction