MartinLogan Introduces Theos, the Most Affordable Hand-Built Electrostatic Speaker in the Exclusive Reserve ESL Series
Summary
Theos features a fully passive woofer in a bass reflex design and custom bi-wire capable binding posts giving audio enthusiasts the highest level of flexibility in amplifier selection and connectivity—from single wired solid state systems to vertical or horizontal bi-amplified tube installations.The speaker systems, incorporating MartinLogans patented CLS (Curvilinear Line Source) XStat high-resolution electrostatic technology and Folded Motion transducers, range in price from $199.95 each to over $30,000 a pair (U.S. Retail).Like all MartinLogan’s electrostats, the Theos’ dipole transducer radiates sound with equal intensity from the front and back to minimize acoustically destructive sonic reflections and produce incredible detail, clarity, and depth of sound.Theos features a fully passive woofer in a bass reflex design and custom bi-wire capable binding posts giving audio enthusiasts the highest level of flexibility in amplifier selection and connectivity—from single wired solid state systems to vertical or horizontal bi-amplified tube installations.The resulting precision crossover flawlessly preserves every sonic subtlety while effortlessly handing the broadest range of dynamics contained within even the most demanding sonic source.The Theos’ state-of-the-art features include:- CLS™ XStat™ electrostatic transducer- Ultra rigid AirFrame™- Fully passive design- 8-inch aluminum cone woofer in a bass reflex design- Precision built Vojtko™ crossover network boasting advanced ML topology- Custom bi-wire toolless binding posts- Custom ETC™ spikesIn the US, the Theos will be available exclusively at MartinLogan’s exclusive group of Reserve dealers.The speaker systems, incorporating MartinLogans patented CLS (Curvilinear Line Source) XStat high-resolution electrostatic technology and Folded Motion transducers, range in price from $199.95 each to over $30,000 a pair (U.S. Retail).