MartinLogan Prodigy - Manual (Page 6)

6 Introduction
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NTRODUCTION
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.