MartinLogan Ascent LoudSpeaker - Manual (Page 4)

Assembling the Ascent Introduction
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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 Ascent 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 Ascent raises and refines the performance level of the
original MartinLogan SL3. Bass response now has improved
definition. High frequency response also has better
extension and is more natural in character. The integration of
the two is much smoother and seamless. Power handling
and system efficiency have been enhanced as well.
The materials in your new Ascent 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 constructed from
the highest quality composite material for acoustical integrity
and is finished with our attractive custom matte finish.
Through rigorous testing, the 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 patented 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 200 watts of continuous power has
driven the Ascent’s energized diaphragm into massive
excursions with no deleterious effects.
The other sections of your User’s Manual explain in detail
the operation of your Ascent 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.
The Ascent comes with an easy to install woofer grille cover.
This woofer grille is designed so that it can be installed in
two ways, either with the indent towards the top, or with the
indent towards the bottom—depending on your personal
aesthetic preference. To install the grille, just line it up with
the bottom of the Ascent and carefully push the grille into
place (see figure 1).
Figure 1. Assembling the Ascent
4 Introduction and Assembly