MartinLogan Aerius i [4/28] Introduction

4 Introduction

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations! You have invested in one of the world’s

premier loudspeaker systems.

The MartinLogan Aerius i 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 result of cumulative technology gleaned from previous

research and development projects, the Aerius i represents

the latest developments in electrostatic and hybrid loud-

speaker technology.

Combining our proprietary curvilinear electrostatic trans-

ducer with a compact, but powerful woofer, we have

designed a product, in one package, that reproduces music

with uncomprimised electrostatic clarity and extended

bass, yet takes up little more than one square foot of floor

space.

The materials in your new Aerius i 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 Aerius i’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 Aerius i speakers and the

philosophy applied to their design. A clear understanding

of your speakers will insure that you obtain maximum per-

formance and pleasure from this most exacting transducer.

It has been designed and constructed to give you years of

trouble-free listening enjoyment.