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10 Placementextend beyond the edges of each speaker (left and right), yet a vocalist should appear directly in the middle. The size of the instru

Placement 11(i.e. ceiling height (inches) x 0.618 = the distance from the front wall to the center of the curvilinear transducer).2 Distance from

12 Room AcousticsThis is one of those areas that requires both a little back-ground to understand and some time and experimentation to obtain the

Room Acoustics 13ond. If your speaker system is not securely planted on the floor or solid surface, it can shake as it produces sound and, consequ

14 Dispersion InteractionsdIsPersIon InteraCtIonsYour Ethos’s launch a 30 degree horizontal dispersion pat-tern. This horizontal dispersion field

Home Theater 15It had long been the practice of stereo buffs to connect their television to a stereo system. The advantage was the use of the larg

16 Electrostatic AdvantagesHow can sound be reproduced by something that you are able to see through? Electrostatic energy makes this possible. Wh

Electrostatic Advantages 17Another significant advantage of MartinLogan’s exclusive transducer technology reveals itself when you look at exam-ple

18 MartinLogan ExclusivesXStat™ TransducerXStat™ transducers incorporate a myriad of technology and design innovations including CLS™, MicroPerf,

MartinLogan Exclusives 19MicroPerf StatorSleek. Compact. MicroPerf stator technology, featured in all XStat™ transducers, reveals more open playa

Serial Numbers: ________________ / ________________Record your serial numbers here for easy reference. You will need this information when

20 Electrostatic HistoryIn the late 1800’s, any loudspeaker was considered exotic. Today, most of us take the wonders of sound reproduction for gr

Electrostatic History 21In 1947, Arthur Janszen, a young Naval engineer, took part in a research project for the Navy. The Navy was interested in

22 Frequently Asked QuestionsHowdoIcleanmyspeakers?Use a dust free cloth or a soft brush to remove the dust from your speakers. We also recom

Frequently Asked Questions 23Willexcessivesmokeordustcauseanyproblemswithmyelectrostaticspeakers?Exposure to excessive contaminants su

24 TroubleshootingNoOutput• Check that all your system components are turned on.• Check your speaker wires and connections.• Check all interco

Dimensional Drawings 25dImensIonal drawIngs

26 General InformationSystemFrequencyResponse:34–23,000 Hz ± 3dbDispersionHorizontal: 30 Degrees Vertical: 44” (112 cm) line sourceSensitivity9

AC Abbreviation for alternating current. Activecrossover Uses active devices (transistors, IC’s, tubes) and some form of power supply to operate. A

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Installation in Brief 5We know you are eager to hear your Ethos speakers, so this section is provided to allow fast and easy set up. Once you have

6 IntroductionCongratulations! You have investedin one oftheworld’spremierloudspeakersystemsThe MartinLogan Ethos represents an advanc

Coontrols and Connections 7Controls and ConneCtIonsBassControlKnobThe Bass Control knob significantly adjusts the level under 100Hz by ±10dB. Th

8 Coontrols and ConnectionsAC Power ConnectionBecause your MartinLogan Ethos speakers use an inter-nal power supply to energize their electrostati

Placement 9PlaCementBy now your speakers should be placed approximately two to three feet from the front wall, the wall in front of the listening