Martin Logan Outdoor Living Foundation 8.1 System
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Martin Logan Outdoor Living Foundation 8.1 System
The Outdoor Living Foundation System is the perfect way to add crystal clear audio to your outdoor entertainment space. The system consists of 8 satellite speakers and 1 in-ground subwoofer that are designed to evenly distribute sound in your yard, giving you maximum coverage all without disturbing the neighbors. The system all but disappears in your landscaping and can be easily powered by a typical stereo amplifier. Its all-weather construction means you can enjoy many years of maintenance free entertainment, any time of year. Simple setup. Stealth appearance. Incredible sound.
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The MartinLogan Sound
There are many outdoor solutions available on the market today, but few seem to prioritize performance. By applying our decades of experience in designing world class speakers for inside the home, we genuinely believe we have helped bring true high-performance sound outside.
The goal of the Outdoor Living series is to provide crystal clear audio that evenly covers the yard while blending in with your landscaping. Traditionally, outdoor speakers are quite similar in appearance to their indoor counterparts. Of course, their all-weather construction and mounting hardware make them ideal for outdoor use, but their appearance is generally all but subtle. Traditional outdoor speaker solutions are typically not used with a subwoofer and rarely deploy enough channels to cover an area evenly. This results in listeners having to turn the volume up to get adequate sound where it is needed, often resulting in noise complaints.
Outdoor Living Performance
There are many outdoor solutions available on the market today, but sadly few seem to prioritize performance. There is often a significant difference in sound between indoor systems and outdoor systems. By applying our decades of experience in designing world class speakers for inside the home, we genuinely believe we have helped bridge that gap. Outdoor Living satellites use high performance aluminum dome tweeters with specially designed, wide dispersion “phase alignment” technology that helps evenly project sound throughout the yard. These proprietary tweeters are always coupled with either a 4” (Foundation System and SAT40) or 6” (SAT60) weather resistant woofer designed for both high performance and long life outside in the elements. To fill out the sound, all our in-ground subwoofers use high-output, water resistant drivers inside a HDPE enclosure (the same material used for underground water systems) for worry free operation. These 8” (Foundation System), 10” (SUB100) or 12” (SUB120) subwoofers are designed to be discrete with only the “mushroom cap” hood visible. This hood not only evenly distributes the bass, but it keeps the woofer protected from the elements and provides a constant flow of fresh air for worry free operation. Outdoor Living speakers carry an IP54 rating, and all subwoofers carry an IP58 rating and have been successfully tested underwater and in environments from -20°F to 185°F.
Specifications:
| Satellite Speakers | Inground Subwoofer | |
| Design | 2-driver, 2-way outdoor satellite, acoustic suspension |
Inground subwoofer with single high excursion driver |
| Crossover | 100Hz High pass; 2nd-order electro-acoustic at 3 kHz |
200Hz Low pass |
| High Frequency Driver | 3/4” (1.9cm) X-PAL™ dome, ferro-fluid damped / cooled, Reduced Edge Diffraction (RED™) Technology, Perforated Phase-Aligning (PPA™) Tweeter Lens, diecast low diffraction baffle/heat sink |
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| Bass/Midrange Driver | 4” (10 cm) mineral-filled polypropylene cone, Nitrile-Butadiene Rubber (NBR) surround |
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| Bass Driver | N/A | 8” (20.3 cm)woofer with dual 8ohm voice coils. Water resistant materials and design |
| Low Frequency Extension | 90 Hz | 45 Hz |
| Frequency Response (0-15 degree window) |
± 4 dB from 100 Hz - 20 kHz (design axis 45 degrees) |
±4 dB from 47 Hz - 170 Hz |
| Sensitivity — Outdoor | 76 dB | 89 dB |
| Sensitivity — Anechoic | 72 dB | 85 dB |
| Suitable Amplifier Power Range | 15 – 400 W (system, per channel) | 15 – 400 W (system, per channel) |
| Dimensions (diameter x depth) | 5.32” (diameter) x 8.69” (depth) (13.5 cm x 22 cm) |
22” (including canopy) x 13.8” (56 cm x 35 cm) |
| Weight | 3.0 lbs. (1.4 kg) | 17.7 lbs (8kg) |
| Finish | Dark Satin Brown | Dark Satin Brown (canopy only) |
Caring for your Speakers and Amplifiers
To Keep your equipment safe these are some best practices to note. Please be advised that this is only to reduce the risk of misuse and is not an exhaustive list.
Speakers
- Speaker terminals are marked red and black, ensure your amplifier to the speakers are wired on the same colours
- Ensure no loose speaker wire from the red touches a loose wire from the black as this will lead to a short circuit and damage either the speaker, the amplifier or both.
- Not all speakers are designed to play at max volume, kindly consider the pairing of your amplifier and speakers
- Speaker cabinets cannot be replaced please handle with care.
AV & Stereo Amplifiers
- If your amplifier has HDMI ports, ensure all devices are off before plugging in the HDMI cable
- Turn off the amplifier before swoping out or adding speaker cable
- Amplifiers generate heat, place them in a well ventilated space. if possible avoid having anything on top of the unit.
- adding a surge protector can assist with power dips which are likely to damage your devices. Isotek and Furman are industry standard.
- Dusty environments can sometimes lead to accumulation of dust in the electronic components that might affect heat regulation
Shipping & Returns
- Free shipping on orders over R500 within the country.
- Standard delivery within 2–5 business days. Delays will be communicated. This might vary slightly depending on your location.
- Return items in original condition for a full refund. (unopened state)
- Returns that are open/unboxed will be subject to a handling fee. Refunds will only be processed after testing the unit.