Description
MartinLogan Illusion ESL C34A is the ultimate performance floorstanding center channel loudspeaker that blurs the lines between performance and reality by combining the dynamics of a 34-inch wide XStat CLS electrostatic transducer with the detailed imaging capability of Folded Motion XT tweeters, four 6.5-inch PoweredForce Forward™ woofers powered by a 250-watt Class-D amplifier, and controlled by a 24-Bit Vojtko™ DSP Engine and ARC™ (Anthem Room Correction).
ILLUSION ESL C34A
Masters of the Illusionist school of art perfected trompe-l’oeil, employing painting techniques that mimicked actual objects so vividly that “Illusionism” blurred the boundaries between art and reality.
This kind of illusion is the goal of any loudspeaker, especially a center channel speaker—the most important speaker in a multi-channel audio system. It is tasked with reproducing the most important audio information for imaging and realism: cinematic dialogue, anchoring effects, and a large portion of the front sound stage. It is fitting, then, that we introduce our new Masterpiece Series center channel loudspeaker, the Illusion ESL C34A.
A MASTERFUL CINEMATIC EXPERIENCE
There are no illusions about the performance of the Illusion ESL C34A. It is the ultimate high performance floorstanding electrostatic center channel loudspeaker. Its classic MartinLogan electrostatic panel and Folded Motion XTTweeters are uniquely integrated to powered woofer section—new technology joined with proven innovation producing a truly innovate center channel loudspeaker.
THE ULTIMATE CENTER CHANNEL LOUDSPEAKER
This ambitious new center channel blurs the line between performance and reality by combining the unflinching accuracy of a 34-inch wide XStat™ CLS™ electrostatic transducer with the detailed imaging capability of dual Folded Motion XT tweeters. Additionally, four laser-engineered 6.5-inch aluminum cone woofers, driven by 250 watts of clean amplification with on-board Anthem Room Correction (ARC) technology, anchor the image to your screen and deliver massive cinematic impact.
EXPERIENCE THE PINPOINT DETAIL OF DUAL FOLDED MOTION XT TWEETERS
How does the Illusion ESL C34A produce a level of realism on par with the best of the Illusionist masterpieces? The secret to its success are the dual Folded Motion XT tweeters embedded directly behind the XStat electrostatic panel. The unobtrusive tweeter housing design disappears behind the panel, which eliminates high-frequency diffraction, and increases mid-range/high-frequency phase coherence and time alignment while offering superior dispersion characteristics.
ILLUSION ESL C34A SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Response
45–23,000 Hz ±3dB
Recommended Amplifier Power
20—600 watts per channel
Horizontal Dispersion
30°
Sensitivity
90 dB/2.83 volts/meter
Impedance
6 Ohms Compatible with 4, 6, or 8 Ohm rated amplifiers.
Crossover Frequency
500, 2000 Hz
High Frequency Transducer
Two 1.25″ x 2.4″ (3.2cm x 6.1cm) Folded Motion XT Transducers with 4.5″ x 2.75″ (11.4cm x 7cm) diaphragm.
Mid Frequency Transducer
Patented CLS™ XStat™ electrostatic transducer. » Panel Dimensions: 8″ x 34.5″ (20.3 x 87.6cm) » Radiating Area: 276 in² (1,778 cm²)
Low Frequency Transducer
Four 6.5″ (16.5cm) cast basket, high excursion, rigid aluminum cone with extended throw drive assembly, non-resonance asymmetrical chamber format.
Amplifier
1x 250 watts/channel (4 ohms), 500 watts peak
Room Correction (Bass Section)
Anthem Room Correction (ARC) Ready (Sold Separately)
Components
Custom-wound audio transformer, air core coils, polypro- pylene capacitors. 24-bit DSP based preamplifier (used with woofer amplifier).
Audio Controls
Bass: ±10dB under 75Hz Mid-Bass: –2dB, 0dB, +2dB ARC Room EQ: On, Off
Signal Inputs
WBT-0703Cu nextgen™ 5-way binding posts feature a filigree signal conductor made from gold plated, nickel free, non- ferromagnetic, pure copper for high conductivity and fully insulated. Free from eddy current effects.
Inputs
AC Power, RJ45 (for ARC), mini USB (for ARC)
Power Draw
Max: 300W per channel Standby:
Weight
90 lbs. (40.9 kg)
Dimensions
23.75″ x 32.35″ x 23.1 ” (60.3cm x 82.2cm x 58.6cm)
