MartinLogan Illusion ESL C34A Electrostatic Center Channel Speaker

The Ultimate Centerpiece for an Extraordinary Home Theater

Experience cinematic realism on an entirely different level with the MartinLogan Illusion ESL C34A, the flagship center channel loudspeaker in MartinLogan's prestigious Masterpiece Series.

Engineered for the most demanding home theater systems, the Illusion ESL C34A combines a massive 34.5-inch XStat CLS electrostatic panel, dual Folded Motion XT tweeters, and four powered 6.5-inch aluminum-cone woofers to reproduce dialogue, music, and movie soundtracks with breathtaking clarity and authority.

From the quietest whispered conversation to the most explosive cinematic sequence, every detail is delivered with extraordinary precision, transparency, and effortless dynamics.

Electrostatic Clarity Meets Powerful Bass

At the heart of the Illusion ESL C34A is MartinLogan's legendary XStat CLS electrostatic transducer, delivering exceptionally natural midrange reproduction, lifelike vocals, and precise imaging.

Dual Folded Motion XT tweeters extend high-frequency performance with remarkable detail and controlled dispersion.

Four 6.5-inch PoweredForce Forward woofers are driven by a dedicated 250-watt Class-D amplifier, providing deep, controlled bass without placing the full low-frequency workload on your external amplifier.

Advanced Room Correction

The Illusion ESL C34A features MartinLogan's sophisticated 24-bit Vojtko DSP engine and compatibility with Anthem Room Correction (ARC).

With the appropriate optional ARC calibration equipment, the speaker's powered bass system can be optimized for your listening environment, helping achieve more accurate low-frequency response and seamless integration with the electrostatic panel.

Key Features

• 34.5-inch XStat CLS electrostatic transducer

• 276 square inches of electrostatic radiating area

• Dual Folded Motion XT high-frequency drivers

• Four 6.5-inch aluminum-cone woofers

• Integrated 250-watt Class-D bass amplifier

• PoweredForce Forward bass technology

• 24-bit Vojtko DSP processing

• Anthem Room Correction (ARC) ready

• Premium AirFrame Blade construction

• High-quality WBT nextgen speaker binding posts

• Adjustable bass and midbass controls

• Designed to complement MartinLogan Masterpiece Series loudspeakers

Technical Specifications

Speaker Type: Powered hybrid electrostatic center channel loudspeaker
Frequency Response: 45 Hz – 23 kHz (±3 dB)
Electrostatic Panel: XStat CLS, 8" × 34.5"
Electrostatic Radiating Area: 276 square inches
Tweeters: Two 1.25" × 2.4" Folded Motion XT transducers
Woofers: Four 6.5" high-excursion aluminum-cone drivers
Built-In Amplification: 250 watts Class-D (500 watts peak)
DSP: 24-bit Vojtko DSP engine
Room Correction: Anthem Room Correction ready; calibration equipment sold separately
Sensitivity: 90 dB / 2.83V / 1m
Nominal Impedance: 6 ohms
Recommended External Amplifier Power: 20–600 watts/channel
Crossover Frequencies: 500 Hz and 2,000 Hz
Horizontal Dispersion: 30°
Bass Adjustment: ±10 dB below 75 Hz
Midbass Adjustment: –2 dB, 0 dB, +2 dB
Connections: WBT nextgen five-way binding posts
Additional Connections: AC power, RJ45 and mini USB for ARC
Dimensions: 23.75" H × 32.35" W × 23.1" D
Weight: 90 lbs
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Experience MartinLogan at Audible Elegance

At Audible Elegance in Cincinnati, we believe a truly exceptional home theater begins with outstanding sound reproduction and thoughtful system design.

Our team can help you integrate the MartinLogan Illusion ESL C34A with compatible Masterpiece Series speakers, premium amplification, and professionally calibrated home theater electronics.

Visit our Montgomery showroom to discuss your project and discover how extraordinary home theater sound can be.

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