Martin Logan | Classic ESL 9
Design
Passive design floorstander features a 9.2-inch (CLS) XStat™ electrostatic transducer, dual 8-inch aluminum-Cone woofers and custom 5-way bi-wire tool-less binding posts.
Distilling nearly forty years of innovative audio design and engineering into a startlingly fresh loudspeaker ideal. MartinLogan unveils the Classic ESL 9, its newest modern Masterpiece. All the familiar elements of MartinLogan’s flagship ESL series are here, with some revolutionary refinements. The heart of this exceptional loudspeaker is its 9.2-inch-wide XStat™ Curvilinear Line Source (CLS™) vacuum-bonded electrostatic transducer. Advanced MicroPerf stator technology reveals more of the diaphragm surface area than any other electrostatic panel in this size class, efficiently increasing the narrow panel’s output. Ultra-rigid AirFrame Blade construction reduces performance-robbing vibrations, its shape creating an expressive alignment with the woofer cabinet. Deep bass is rendered with unflinching accuracy and authority by dual 8-inch low-distortion, high excursion aluminum cone woofers in a beautifully sculpted
Features:
Curvilinear Line Source (CLS) XStat Transducer: 9.2-inch-wide electrostatic transducer with Advanced MicroPerf stator technology for increased diaphragm surface area and output.
Ultra-Rigid AirFrame Blade Design: Aerospace-grade extruded aluminum alloy construction for rigid panel-to-cabinet connection, enhancing imaging, detail, accuracy, and efficiency.
Controlled Dispersion Sound Radiation: Dipole electrostatic panels provide controlled dispersion and minimize side-wall reflections for enhanced stereo imaging and depth.
Dual 8-inch Low-Distortion Woofers: Opposing array placement reduces cabinet vibrations, offering uniform frequency response and realistic bass effects.
Flared Rear-Firing Slotted Bass Port: Enhances deep bass output with low turbulence and no added port noise.
Bi-Wirable Tool-Less Binding Posts: Flexible connection options for vertical/horizontal bi-amping or single-wire connection.
Low-Voltage Power Supply: Eliminates the need for a traditional heavy IEC power cord, simplifying setup and cable management.
Precision-Built Advanced-Topology Vojtko Crossover: Hand-built crossover with high-quality components for low distortion and seamless driver/ESL integration.
ForceForward Bass Technology: Reduces reflections and interactions from behind the speakers, enhancing low-frequency precision and allowing for closer placement to the wall.
Optimal Speaker Placement: Dipole electrostatic panels perform best when placed at least 2.5 feet or more from the wall, while Masterpiece Series cabinets provide adequate distance for optimal soundstage.
Design
Passive design floorstander features a 9.2-inch (CLS) XStat™ electrostatic transducer, dual 8-inch aluminum-Cone woofers and custom 5-way bi-wire tool-less binding posts.
Distilling nearly forty years of innovative audio design and engineering into a startlingly fresh loudspeaker ideal. MartinLogan unveils the Classic ESL 9, its newest modern Masterpiece. All the familiar elements of MartinLogan’s flagship ESL series are here, with some revolutionary refinements. The heart of this exceptional loudspeaker is its 9.2-inch-wide XStat™ Curvilinear Line Source (CLS™) vacuum-bonded electrostatic transducer. Advanced MicroPerf stator technology reveals more of the diaphragm surface area than any other electrostatic panel in this size class, efficiently increasing the narrow panel’s output. Ultra-rigid AirFrame Blade construction reduces performance-robbing vibrations, its shape creating an expressive alignment with the woofer cabinet. Deep bass is rendered with unflinching accuracy and authority by dual 8-inch low-distortion, high excursion aluminum cone woofers in a beautifully sculpted
Features:
Curvilinear Line Source (CLS) XStat Transducer: 9.2-inch-wide electrostatic transducer with Advanced MicroPerf stator technology for increased diaphragm surface area and output.
Ultra-Rigid AirFrame Blade Design: Aerospace-grade extruded aluminum alloy construction for rigid panel-to-cabinet connection, enhancing imaging, detail, accuracy, and efficiency.
Controlled Dispersion Sound Radiation: Dipole electrostatic panels provide controlled dispersion and minimize side-wall reflections for enhanced stereo imaging and depth.
Dual 8-inch Low-Distortion Woofers: Opposing array placement reduces cabinet vibrations, offering uniform frequency response and realistic bass effects.
Flared Rear-Firing Slotted Bass Port: Enhances deep bass output with low turbulence and no added port noise.
Bi-Wirable Tool-Less Binding Posts: Flexible connection options for vertical/horizontal bi-amping or single-wire connection.
Low-Voltage Power Supply: Eliminates the need for a traditional heavy IEC power cord, simplifying setup and cable management.
Precision-Built Advanced-Topology Vojtko Crossover: Hand-built crossover with high-quality components for low distortion and seamless driver/ESL integration.
ForceForward Bass Technology: Reduces reflections and interactions from behind the speakers, enhancing low-frequency precision and allowing for closer placement to the wall.
Optimal Speaker Placement: Dipole electrostatic panels perform best when placed at least 2.5 feet or more from the wall, while Masterpiece Series cabinets provide adequate distance for optimal soundstage.
Design
Passive design floorstander features a 9.2-inch (CLS) XStat™ electrostatic transducer, dual 8-inch aluminum-Cone woofers and custom 5-way bi-wire tool-less binding posts.
Distilling nearly forty years of innovative audio design and engineering into a startlingly fresh loudspeaker ideal. MartinLogan unveils the Classic ESL 9, its newest modern Masterpiece. All the familiar elements of MartinLogan’s flagship ESL series are here, with some revolutionary refinements. The heart of this exceptional loudspeaker is its 9.2-inch-wide XStat™ Curvilinear Line Source (CLS™) vacuum-bonded electrostatic transducer. Advanced MicroPerf stator technology reveals more of the diaphragm surface area than any other electrostatic panel in this size class, efficiently increasing the narrow panel’s output. Ultra-rigid AirFrame Blade construction reduces performance-robbing vibrations, its shape creating an expressive alignment with the woofer cabinet. Deep bass is rendered with unflinching accuracy and authority by dual 8-inch low-distortion, high excursion aluminum cone woofers in a beautifully sculpted
Features:
Curvilinear Line Source (CLS) XStat Transducer: 9.2-inch-wide electrostatic transducer with Advanced MicroPerf stator technology for increased diaphragm surface area and output.
Ultra-Rigid AirFrame Blade Design: Aerospace-grade extruded aluminum alloy construction for rigid panel-to-cabinet connection, enhancing imaging, detail, accuracy, and efficiency.
Controlled Dispersion Sound Radiation: Dipole electrostatic panels provide controlled dispersion and minimize side-wall reflections for enhanced stereo imaging and depth.
Dual 8-inch Low-Distortion Woofers: Opposing array placement reduces cabinet vibrations, offering uniform frequency response and realistic bass effects.
Flared Rear-Firing Slotted Bass Port: Enhances deep bass output with low turbulence and no added port noise.
Bi-Wirable Tool-Less Binding Posts: Flexible connection options for vertical/horizontal bi-amping or single-wire connection.
Low-Voltage Power Supply: Eliminates the need for a traditional heavy IEC power cord, simplifying setup and cable management.
Precision-Built Advanced-Topology Vojtko Crossover: Hand-built crossover with high-quality components for low distortion and seamless driver/ESL integration.
ForceForward Bass Technology: Reduces reflections and interactions from behind the speakers, enhancing low-frequency precision and allowing for closer placement to the wall.
Optimal Speaker Placement: Dipole electrostatic panels perform best when placed at least 2.5 feet or more from the wall, while Masterpiece Series cabinets provide adequate distance for optimal soundstage.