Martin Logan unveils next-gen electrostatic speaker

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Evolutionary design uses a new CLS XStat electrostatic transducer and 10in bass driver

Martin Logan Montis

Martin Logan's electrostatic speakers have always looked distinctive, and fans of the marque will be smitten by the latest version, the £9800 Montis.

This "evolutionary" design – part of the Reserve ESL Series – combines an electrostatic panel and dynamic driver technology.

The speaker sports a new-generation CLS (Curvilinear Line Source) XStat electrostatic transducer which is 44in high, combined with a 10in bass driver with an aluminium cone powered by an integral 200W amp.

Other tech highlights include Martin Logan's ultra-rigid AirFrame and 24-bit Vojtko DSP engine.

Two finishes are available for the frame: black or clear alloy. The base cabinet comes in black ash, dark cherry or Zebrawood hand-rubbed wood veneers.

The black alloy version costs £9800/pair, while you'll pay £10,998 for the clear alloy model.

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Andy Clough
Andy Clough

Andy is Global Brand Director of What Hi-Fi? and has been a technology journalist for 30 years. During that time he has covered everything from VHS and Betamax, MiniDisc and DCC to CDi, Laserdisc and 3D TV, and any number of other formats that have come and gone. He loves nothing better than a good old format war. Andy edited several hi-fi and home cinema magazines before relaunching whathifi.com in 2008 and helping turn it into the global success it is today. When not listening to music or watching TV, he spends far too much of his time reading about cars he can't afford to buy.