MartinLogan Odyssey - Manual (Page 4)

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NTRODUCTION AND
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SSEMBLY
Congratulations! You have invested in one of the world’s
premier loudspeaker systems.
The MartinLogan Odyssey 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 Odyssey incorporates many of the technological
advances developed by MartinLogan design and research for
the revolutionary Statement evolution2 and Prodigy systems.
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. The Odyssey
includes advances such as a new generation proprietary CLS
(curvilinear line source) electrostatic drive transducer and a
bass control system that reduces bass/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
through look with elegant form, texture and craftsmanship,
which will complement any décor.
The materials in your new Odyssey speakers are of the high-
est 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 cus-
tom 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 250 watts of continuous power has
driven the Odyssey’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 Odyssey speakers and the philosophy
applied to their design. A clear understanding of your speakers
will insure that you obtain maximum performance and
pleasure from this most exacting transducer. It has been
designed and constructed to give you years of trouble-free
listening enjoyment.
Assembling the Odyssey
The Odyssey comes with easy to install woofer grille covers.
To install the grilles, just line them up with the Odyssey and
carefully push the grilles into place (see figure 1).
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Figure 1. Assembling the Odyssey
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