D ESCENT
TM
The challenge—design a dynamic subwoofer
system meeting superior electrostatic transducer
performance standards. The result—Descent
—provides revolutionary levels of perform-
ance and power with remarkably low distortion.
The Descent features BalancedForce™ bass array,
advanced servo monitoring and control, three
ultra-low mass next generation ten-inch driv-
ers and a lot more...
Frequency response: 20-150 Hz ± 3 dB Anechoic
through the LFE effects input
Crossover frequency: 40, 70Hz
Phase: 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°
25Hz level control: ±12dB
Components: 3 x 10" high excursion woof-
ers, BalancedForce™array
Amplifier: 400 watts RMS (800
watts peak), 0.07% THD
Inputs: RCA Line Level; RCA and
XLR LFE
Outputs: RCA
Weight: 95 lbs., 43.2 kg each
Dimensions: 21.75" H x 20" W x 18.25" D
55.3 x 50.8 x 46.4 cm
F
EATURES & OPTIONS
Most MartinLogan speaker systems are available
with a range of optional hand-finished hardwood
trim—from bottom: black oak, red aniline dye
(additional aniline colors are also available),
mahogany, light oak, dark oak, natural cherry,
dark cherry, maple and walnut—in the reference
illustration above.
The cabinetry is constructed from the finest com-
posite material for acoustical integrity and coated
with our proprietary matte black finish for lasting
beauty. MartinLogan ETC
TM
—energy transfer
coupler—spikes engage your speakers directly
to the floor for increased definition and imaging.
Speaker systems feature custom engineered
MartinLogan binding posts for audiophile grade,
hand-tightened, signal connections.
C
INEMA
TM
Cinema delivers reference center channel per-
formance in an affordable, space-saving package.
Shielded drivers for zero impact on picture quality.
Add the optional mounting bracket for maximum
flexibility in on-wall or set-top configurations.
Enables you to quickly and easily direct the sound
to your listening position. Available in matte black.
Single-wire connection.
Frequency response: 80-20,000 Hz ±3 dB
Sensitivity: 89 dB/2.83 volts/meter
Impedance: 6 ohms, 3.7 @20 kHz
Crossover frequency: 300, 3500 Hz
Woofer type: 5.25” (13cm) x 2,
magnetically shielded
in a sealed cabinet
CLS
TM
mid-range: Patented CLS
TM
electro-
static transducer
High frequency driver: Vacuum formed 1”
(2.5 cm) soft dome
Power handling: 150 watts
Weight: 28 lbs., 12.7 kg each
Dimensions: 33.5”H x 10”W x 10.5”D
85 x 25.4 x 27 cm w/stand