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Product description
Hybrid electrostatic floorstander in MartinLogan's flagship Masterpiece line. A curved XStat CLS panel reproduces the midrange and treble, paired with twin 254 mm woofers. 24 Hz–23 kHz, 91 dB, 4 ohm (dips to 0.7 ohm at 20 kHz). Powered bass: dual 300 W Class-D amps with built-in Anthem Room Correction (ARC).
Units
| Type | Floorstander |
|---|---|
| HiFi ladder position | #240 of 253 floorstander |
| Power | Hybrid (active bass) |
| Height | 1561 mm |
| Width | 339 mm |
| Depth | 699 mm |
| Weight | 46.8 kg |
| Enclosure | sealed |
| Drivers | 1× midrange (electrostatic (XStat CLS)), 2× 254 mm woofer (aluminium cone) |
| Frequency response | 24–23000 Hz (±3 dB) |
| Sensitivity | 91 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω (min 0.7 Ω) |
| Recommended amp | 20–600 W |
| MAP (USD) | $14,995 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ |
| Manufacturer | martinlogan.com ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ |
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