Illusion ESL C34A

Illusion ESL C34A is the ultimate performance floorstanding center channel loudspeaker that blurs the lines between performance and reality by combining the dynamics of a 34-inch wide XStat CLS electrostatic transducer with the detailed imaging capability of Folded Motion XT tweeters, four 6.5-inch PoweredForce Forward™ woofers powered by a 250-watt Class-D amplifier, and controlled by a 24-Bit Vojtko™ DSP Engine and ARC™ (Anthem Room Correction).

ILLUSION ESL C34A

Masters of the Illusionist school of art perfected trompe-l’oeil, employing painting techniques that mimicked actual objects so vividly that “Illusionism” blurred the boundaries between art and reality.

This kind of illusion is the goal of any loudspeaker, especially a center channel speaker—the most important speaker in a multi-channel audio system. It is tasked with reproducing the most important audio information for imaging and realism: cinematic dialogue, anchoring effects, and a large portion of the front sound stage. It is fitting, then, that we introduce our new Masterpiece Series center channel loudspeaker, the Illusion ESL C34A.

Specifications

Specifications are subject to change without notice

Frequency Response 45–23,000 Hz ±3dB
Recommended Amplifier Power 20—600 watts per channel
Horizontal Dispersion 30°
Sensitivity 90 dB/2.83 volts/meter
Impedance 6 Ohms Compatible with 4, 6, or 8 Ohm rated amplifiers.
Crossover Frequency 500, 2000 Hz
High Frequency Transducer Two 1.25″ x 2.4″ (3.2cm x 6.1cm) Folded Motion XT Transducers with 4.5″ x 2.75″ (11.4cm x 7cm) diaphragm.
Mid Frequency Transducer Patented CLS™ XStat™ electrostatic transducer. » Panel Dimensions: 8″ x 34.5″ (20.3 x 87.6cm) » Radiating Area: 276 in² (1,778 cm²)
Low Frequency Transducer Four 6.5″ (16.5cm) cast basket, high excursion, rigid aluminum cone with extended throw drive assembly, non-resonance asymmetrical chamber format.
Amplifier 1x 250 watts/channel (4 ohms), 500 watts peak
Room Correction (Bass Section) Anthem Room Correction (ARC) Ready (Sold Separately)
Components Custom-wound audio transformer, air core coils, polypro- pylene capacitors. 24-bit DSP based preamplifier (used with woofer amplifier).
Audio Controls Bass: ±10dB under 75Hz Mid-Bass: –2dB, 0dB, +2dB ARC Room EQ: On, Off
Signal Inputs WBT-0703Cu nextgen™ 5-way binding posts feature a filigree signal conductor made from gold plated, nickel free, non- ferromagnetic, pure copper for high conductivity and fully insulated. Free from eddy current effects.
Inputs AC Power, RJ45 (for ARC), mini USB (for ARC)
Power Draw Max: 300W per channel Standby: <1W per channel
Weight 90 lbs. (40.9 kg)
Dimensions 23.75″ x 32.35″ x 23.1 ” (60.3cm x 82.2cm x 58.6cm)