{"product_id":"martinlogan-illusion-esl-c34a-center-channel","title":"MartinLogan Illusion ESL C34A Center Channel | The Grid HiFi","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartinLogan Illusion ESL C34A Electrostatic Center Channel Loudspeaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplimentary White Glove Delivery • Travel Reimbursement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartinLogan Illusion ESL C34A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the flagship center channel of the Masterpiece Series, combining a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34.5 × 8-inch XStat CLS electrostatic transducer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dual \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFolded Motion XT tweeters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and four powered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.5-inch aluminum-cone woofers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A built-in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e250-watt Class D amplifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 24-bit Vojtko DSP, PoweredForce bass technology, and Anthem Room Correction give the C34A the scale and control required for reference-level home theater. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.martinlogan.com\/en\/product\/illusion-esl-c34a?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eMartinLogan, Ltd.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike a conventional horizontal center speaker, the Illusion ESL C34A is a substantial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efloorstanding center channel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, engineered to reproduce dialogue, effects, music, and the critical center portion of the front soundstage while remaining timbre-matched to MartinLogan Masterpiece Series electrostatic loudspeakers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.martinlogan.com\/en\/product\/illusion-esl-c34a?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eMartinLogan, Ltd.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXStat CLS Electrostatic Midrange\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Illusion ESL C34A uses MartinLogan's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXStat Curvilinear Line Source electrostatic transducer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as its midrange driver. The panel measures \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34.5 inches wide × 8 inches high\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing the low-mass diaphragm and controlled radiation fundamental to MartinLogan's electrostatic designs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.martinlogan.com\/en\/product\/illusion-esl-c34a?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eMartinLogan, Ltd.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts CLS curvature provides \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30° horizontal dispersion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while MicroPerf stator construction maximizes exposed diaphragm area. The panel is supported by MartinLogan's rigid aluminum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAirFrame Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, minimizing structural obstruction and resonance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.martinlogan.com\/en\/product\/illusion-esl-c34a?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eMartinLogan, Ltd.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual Folded Motion XT Tweeters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause a center channel requires broader high-frequency coverage than a conventional vertically oriented electrostatic speaker, MartinLogan pairs the XStat panel with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo 1.25 × 2.4-inch Folded Motion XT tweeters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e positioned behind the electrostatic panel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.martinlogan.com\/en\/product\/illusion-esl-c34a?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eMartinLogan, Ltd.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir folded, low-mass diaphragms require substantially less excursion than conventional dome tweeters. Positioning them behind the XStat panel also minimizes high-frequency diffraction while improving phase coherence and time alignment between the midrange and treble sections. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.martinlogan.com\/en\/product\/illusion-esl-c34a?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eMartinLogan, Ltd.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour 6.5-Inch Powered Aluminum Woofers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow frequencies are reproduced by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efour 6.5-inch cast-basket, high-excursion aluminum-cone woofers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e arranged in non-resonant asymmetrical chambers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartinLogan's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoweredForce bass technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e works with the woofer arrangement to reduce undesirable room interaction and maintain controlled bass reproduction. The complete C34A is specified from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45 Hz to 23 kHz ±3 dB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.martinlogan.com\/en\/product\/illusion-esl-c34a?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eMartinLogan, Ltd.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e250-Watt Amplification \u0026amp; 24-Bit Vojtko DSP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe four woofers are powered by an integrated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e250-watt Class D amplifier with 500-watt peak capability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24-bit Vojtko DSP engine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e controls the active bass section, including low-pass filtering, woofer equalization, and limiting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.martinlogan.com\/en\/product\/illusion-esl-c34a?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eMartinLogan, Ltd.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis active architecture allows MartinLogan to optimize the bass system independently while the connected home-theater amplifier drives the electrostatic and Folded Motion XT sections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnthem Room Correction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Illusion ESL C34A is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnthem Room Correction (ARC) ready\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing its powered bass section to be calibrated for the room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eARC measures low-frequency behavior at the listening position and applies correction to the active woofer system, addressing room-induced peaks and cancellations without requiring digital processing of the electrostatic panel. An ARC or compatible PBK microphone kit is required and sold separately. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.martinlogan.com\/en\/product\/illusion-esl-c34a?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eMartinLogan, Ltd.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManual adjustment is also provided for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e±10 dB bass control below 75 Hz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e–2\/0\/+2 dB mid-bass adjustment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and ARC on\/off. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.martinlogan.com\/en\/product\/illusion-esl-c34a?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eMartinLogan, Ltd.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVojtko Crossover \u0026amp; WBT nextgen Connections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartinLogan's advanced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVojtko crossover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e integrates three distinct transducer systems—the electrostatic panel, Folded Motion XT tweeters, and powered aluminum woofers—at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500 Hz and 2,000 Hz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe network incorporates a custom-wound audio transformer, air-core inductors, polypropylene capacitors, and DSP-based active bass electronics. Signal connection is through premium \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWBT-0703Cu nextgen 5-way binding posts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e using gold-plated, nickel-free, non-ferromagnetic pure-copper conductors. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.martinlogan.com\/en\/product\/illusion-esl-c34a?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eMartinLogan, Ltd.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for Masterpiece Series Home Theater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Illusion ESL C34A is specifically \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etimbre-matched to MartinLogan Masterpiece Series loudspeakers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it the natural center channel for systems built around the Renaissance ESL 15A, Expression ESL 13A, Impression ESL 11A, or Classic ESL 9. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.martinlogan.com\/en\/product\/illusion-esl-c34a?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eMartinLogan, Ltd.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts electrostatic midrange is particularly important for maintaining tonal continuity as voices and effects move across an electrostatic front soundstage, while the Folded Motion XT tweeters provide the wider high-frequency dispersion required across multiple theater seats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartinLogan Illusion ESL C34A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasterpiece Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowered Hybrid Electrostatic Center Channel Loudspeaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45 Hz–23 kHz ±3 dB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMidrange Transducer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXStat CLS Electrostatic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePanel Dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34.5 × 8 in \/ 87.6 × 20.3 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHorizontal Dispersion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30°\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-Frequency Drivers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 × 1.25 × 2.4 in Folded Motion XT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTweeter Diaphragm Area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.5 × 2.75 in each\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBass Drivers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 × 6.5 in \/ 16.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWoofer Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCast-basket, high-excursion aluminum cone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBass Technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoweredForce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternal Amplification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e250 W Class 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Ready\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBass Adjustment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e±10 dB below 75 Hz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMid-Bass Adjustment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e–2 \/ 0 \/ +2 dB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90 dB \/ 2.83 V \/ 1 m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNominal Impedance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 Ω\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Amplification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20–600 W\/channel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinding Posts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWBT-0703Cu nextgen 5-way\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eARC Connections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRJ45 \/ Mini USB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Power Draw\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e300 W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandby Power\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026lt;1 W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (H × W × D)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e23.75 × 32.35 × 23.1 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90 lb \/ 40.9 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartinLogan's current product page specifies \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20–600 watts per channel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while its downloadable manual lists \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50–600 watts per channel at 6 ohms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. For the Shopify listing, I would use the current manufacturer's web specification of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20–600 watts\/channel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.martinlogan.com\/en\/product\/illusion-esl-c34a?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eMartinLogan, Ltd.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne other manufacturer discrepancy is worth avoiding: MartinLogan's current web specifications state \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e276 in² of electrostatic radiating area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while the downloadable manual and Masterpiece brochure state \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e256 in²\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Rather than introduce questionable data into the listing, I would omit the radiating-area figure and retain the verified \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34.5 × 8-inch panel dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.martinlogan.com\/en\/product\/illusion-esl-c34a?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eMartinLogan, Ltd.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartinLogan Illusion ESL C34A at The Grid HiFi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Grid HiFi in Houston specializes in MartinLogan electrostatic loudspeakers and reference-level private cinema systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA center channel of this caliber deserves to be treated as part of the complete front soundstage. The Grid can match the Illusion ESL C34A with Masterpiece Series mains, appropriate amplification and processing, optimize ARC and bass integration, and engineer the complete theater around speaker placement, acoustics, projection, seating, lighting, control, and system calibration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplimentary White Glove Delivery • Travel Reimbursement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQualifying purchasers may receive airfare reimbursement for a private audition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilding a MartinLogan Masterpiece theater? Experience the Illusion ESL C34A properly before you decide. Call The Grid HiFi at (713) 218-8120 to arrange your private consultation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRestrictions apply. 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