MartinLogan Descent [2/20] Contents

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CONTENTS

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Installation in Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

About the Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Connections and Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Before Connecting the Descent

2-Channel Mode

Multi-Channel Mode

2-Channel/Multi-Channel Mode

Using Multiple Descents

AC Power Connection

Replacing the Fuse

Break-In

Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Listening Position

Installing the Descent in a Cabinet

Ask Your Dealer

Enjoy Yourself

Room Acoustics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Your Room

Terminology

Solid Footing

Home Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Descent Advantages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

BalancedForce™ For Cleaner Bass

Servo-Controlled Dynamic Drivers

Low-Pass Filters Maximize Blending

Proprietary Switching Amplifier

25Hz Level Control

Frequently Asked Questions & Troubleshooting . . . .16

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Specifications

Warranty and Registration

Service

Glossary of Audio Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18