Specifications

How do I clean my speakers?
Just use a dust free cloth or a soft brush to remove the
dust from your speakers. We recommend a specialty
cloth (available at the Xtatic shop at www.martinlogan.
com) that cleans your speakers better than anything else
we have tried. Do not spray any kind of cleaning
agent on or in close proximity to the ATF element.
What size amplifier should I use?
We recommend an amplifier with 100 watts per
channel for most applications. Probably less would
be adequate when used in home theater where a
subwoofer is employed. Our hybrid designs will
perform well with either a tube or transistorized ampli-
fier, and will reveal the sonic character of either type.
However, it is important that the amplifier be stable oper-
ating into varying impedance loads: a stable amplifier
will be able to deliver twice its rated wattage into 4
Ohms and should again double into 2 Ohms.
Could you suggest a list of suitable electronics
and cables ideal for MartinLogan speakers?
The area of electronics and cable choice is probably
the most common type of question that we receive. It is
also the most subjective. We have repeatedly found that
brands that work well in one setup will drive someone
else nuts in another. We use many brands with great
success. Again, we have no favorites; we use electronics
and cables quite interchangeably. We would suggest lis-
tening to a number of brands—and above all else—trust
your ears. Dealers are always the best source for infor-
mation when purchasing additional audio equipment.
Is there likely to be any interaction between my
speakers and the television in my A/V system?
We recommend that you keep your speakers at least one
foot away from the TV because of the dynamic woofer
they employ.
Will exposure to sunlight affect the life or per-
formance of my speakers?
We recommend you not place any loudspeaker in
direct sunlight. The ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun can
cause deterioration of grill cloth, speaker cones, etc. Small
exposures to UV will not cause a problem. In general,
the filtering of UV rays through glass will greatly reduce
the negative effects.
Output
• Check that all your system components are turned on.
• Check your speaker wires and connections.
• Check all interconnecting cables.
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