Features
Folded Motion Tweeter: MartinLogan's Folded Motion Tweeter
helps give the 2i bookshelf loudspeaker its natural, realistic high
frequency sound. Lightning fast transient response, combined with a large
surface area (8x that of a typical 1" dome tweeter) creates clear, dynamic, and
precise sound. The 0.94" x 1" Folded Motion Tweeter works by moving air (which
creates sound) perpendicular to the folded ridges of the diaphragm, similar to
how an accordion works. This extremely low mass diaphragm "squeezes" air and
requires almost 90% less excursion than the typical 1" dome tweeter, which
drastically minimizes distortion while providing a lightning fast response time.
The increased surface area also provides a wide, yet controlled sound dispersion
(80°x80°)
to create a realistic and carefully etched sound stage.
3.5" Poly Cone Woofer: The MartinLogan 2i loudspeaker
features a 3.5" poly cone woofer with a stamped steel basket housed in a
non-resonant asymmetrical chamber. The poly cone woofer uses a rigid structured
dust cap to reduce cone break-up and distortion. This 3.5" cone woofer provides
rich, detailed midbass.
Precision Vojtko Crossover: To seamlessly blend the audio
output from the high frequency driver (tweeter) and the midbass driver (woofer),
the 2i loudspeaker features a precision Vojtko crossover (3800Hz)
utilizing custom air core coil and low DCR steel laminate inductors, polyester
film capacitors in series, and low DF electrolytic capacitors in parallel.
Curved High-Gloss Black Sealed Cabinet: Complementing the
2i loudspeaker's sonic accuracy is its elegant, yet understated styling. A
high-gloss, piano black finish and subtle curves, along with MartinLogan's
signature perforated grille, give the 2i speaker an elegant and timeless
look that will blend into almost any decor. The cabinet is an acoustic
suspension design (sealed) for tighter, accurate midbass. The grille is magnetic
and detachable.
Spring-Post Connectors: The MartinLogan 2i speaker features
two spring-post connectors to attach your speaker wire. The spring-posts will
accept bare wire (16- to 10-gauge), pin-connectors, and banana plugs (single
only).
Versatile Mounting Options: The MartinLogan 2i
bookshelf loudspeaker can simply be placed on a table-top, stand, shelf, or
other flat surface. Four self-adhesive rubber feet are included for safe and
secure placement. Using the included keyhole-slot bracket, you can wall-mount
the speaker at two different angles. This means you can point sound directly
toward the desired listening area for high or low wall mounting applications. In
addition the 2i is fitted with a 1/4"-20 threaded insert which allows you
to hang the speaker on the wall using optional articulating wall-mount brackets
(sold separately).
- If the 2i is being mounted at approximately ear-level, the speaker
should be oriented with the tweeter at the top. This will disperse sound
directly towards the desired listening area.
- If the 2i is be mounted above ear-level, the speaker should be
oriented with the tweeter at the bottom. This will disperse the sound down
at a 20° angle towards the listening area.
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