Contents

Introduction

2

 

 

System Set-up

2

 

 

Room Acoustics

6

 

 

Troubleshooting

8

 

 

Introduction

Congratulations! You are about to experience the highest resolution, most dynamic, extended sound- stage system in the galaxy, the Statement!

The Martin-Logan STATEMENT represents the culmination of an intensive, dedicated group research program directed toward establishing a world class reference system utilizing leading-edge technology, without compromising durability, reliability, craftsman- ship, or aesthetic design.

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 a reference product.

System Set-up

Checklist

The Statement system consists of the following items:

2 - electrostatic panels mounted in frames

2 - electrostatic panel pedestals with uprights

2 - interface modules

4 - interface riser blocks

2 - woofer columns

2 - crossover modules*

2 - crossover power supplies*

1 - toolkit

4 - power cords*

* Add two more if system is balanced.

Before setting-up the system, please make note that odd serial numbers for all components (woofer tower, stator, interface, crossover, power supply (example: XICL001)) are matched for use as the right channel, while even serial numbers for all components are matched for the left channel.

Woofer Assemblies

The woofer assemblies are connected to the amplifier via either the 5-way binding posts or screw terminals on the backplate of the woofer column. As can be seen from the back panel of the Statement woofer, the signal connectors are strapped in such a way that you can use one amplifier out of the box.

If you desire or require double amplification, the electronic crossover modules have dual, low-level, low-pass, outputs. By removing the straps on the woofer backplate you can directly access, via one set of 5-way binding posts, two woofers at a time. Hence you are able to use two bass amplifiers. This option is available for the consideration of amplifiers which do not perform their best into a 2 ohm load. When using two amplifiers, each one will see only a 4 ohm load.

Electrostatic Panel Assemblies

The electrostatic panel assemblies should first be assembled mechanically. The method of assembly consists of setting the pedestal on the floor then sliding the left and right upright braces on to their hidden fasteners. Observe figure 1. Next, bring the electrostatic panel assembly to the braces and attach via the hidden fasteners. Finally, attach the interface riser blocks via the hidden fasteners and install the interface module on-top of the risers.

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STATEMENT Set-up Manual