{"product_id":"martinlogan-discrete-cinema-soundbar-85-3ch-passive-soundbar-85-inch-tv","title":"MartinLogan Discrete Cinema Soundbar 85 - 3CH Passive Soundbar 85 Inch TV","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 32px 24px 48px 24px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 0 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eMartinLogan Sized This Soundbar to Your 85-Inch Screen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBig TVs have a sound problem. Put a short soundbar under an 85-inch screen, and every voice comes from a narrow strip in the middle. The MartinLogan Discrete Cinema Soundbar 85 fixes that by running nearly the full width of the display. It is 74.1 inches wide and holds three separate speakers in one bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThis is a passive three-channel soundbar. Inside are true left, center, and right channels, each wired on its own. Your AV receiver or amplifier does the work, so you keep the processing, room correction, and power you already trust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFifteen Drivers in a Bar Under Five Inches Tall\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe Soundbar 85 is the largest bar in the Discrete Cinema family. It carries 15 drivers: three Gen2 Folded Motion Tweeters, one per channel, and twelve 4-inch woven fiberglass woofers. The woofers handle the midrange and upper bass, where dialogue and most effects live.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eFor all that, the cabinet stays small. It stands 4.76 inches tall and 2.37 inches deep, and it weighs 20 pounds. A low-profile wall bracket comes in the box. If you would rather hang the bar from the TV itself, the MartinLogan TV Mount Kit is sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePlan for Your Receiver, and Plan for a Subwoofer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003ePlan your amplification before you buy. The bar is rated at 4 ohms and works with amplifiers rated for 4, 6, or 8 ohms. MartinLogan recommends 20 to 280 watts. It is built for the front of a home theater, not deep bass, so pair it with a subwoofer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow MartinLogan Packed Three Speakers Into 2.37 Inches\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe tweeter is the heart of the design. Each Gen2 Folded Motion Tweeter uses a thin film diaphragm that measures 5.25 by 1.75 inches. Folding it lets that much surface fit into a 1 by 1.4 inch driver. A Folded Motion Waveguide shapes its output, and MartinLogan rates dispersion at 90 by 90 degrees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eWide dispersion matters in a big room, because a 90-degree spread is meant to cover a broad seating area, not just the center seat. That helps the people on the ends of the sofa, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhy the Cabinet Is Aluminum, Not MDF\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe cabinet is a sealed aluminum extrusion. Aluminum is strong enough for thinner walls than MDF, which frees up space inside. MartinLogan also isolates the three channels from each other within the cabinet. Left, center, and right stay separate from end to end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eA 2.5-way crossover splits the work between tweeters and woofers. Rated frequency response runs from 100 Hz to 25 kHz, ±3 dB. Sensitivity is 93 dB at 2.83 volts and one meter. That is efficient, so even a modest receiver can drive it well within its limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePre-Wire It Before It Ever Touches the Wall\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eInstallation is just as tidy. Removable Phoenix-style connectors with tool-free levers let you wire the bar on the floor, and recessed channels in the chassis hide the cables once it is hung.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWho Is This Passive Soundbar Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwners of 85-inch class TVs\u003c\/strong\u003e — At 74.1 inches wide, the bar spans nearly the full screen, so the front soundstage lines up with the picture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHome theater fans with an AV receiver\u003c\/strong\u003e — You keep your own processing, room correction, and choice of amplifier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone who wants a clean, low-profile look\u003c\/strong\u003e — At 2.37 inches deep, it sits close to the wall or mounts right to the TV with the optional kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom installers\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pre-wire connectors and hidden cable channels make wall-mounted jobs neat and quick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot ideal if you want left and right speakers spread wider than the screen\u003c\/strong\u003e — A single bar fixes the spacing. Three \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/martinlogan-discrete-cinema-lcr9-9-driver-low-profile-lcr-speaker\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eMartinLogan Discrete Cinema LCR9\u003c\/a\u003e speakers let you place each channel where you want it, mounted horizontally or vertically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eConnect the Soundbar 85 to the front left, center, and right speaker outputs of your AV receiver or multichannel amp. Run three pairs of speaker wire to the removable Phoenix-style connector, minding the printed positive and negative marks. Then hang the bar on its wall bracket, or on the TV with the optional kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eIn your receiver’s setup menu, set the front speakers to Small and send bass to a subwoofer. The bar’s rated response starts at 100 Hz, so set the crossover there or one step higher. MartinLogan advises against mixing Discrete Cinema LCR and soundbar models across the front three channels. Three runs of wire in, one clean line under the screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBuild out the rest of your theater with these companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/subwoofers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eSubwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — The bar’s response starts at 100 Hz, so a sub carries the deep bass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — You will need three runs from your receiver, one per channel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/bookshelf-speakers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eBookshelf speakers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Add surround channels behind or beside your seating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio racks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Give your AV receiver and sources a proper home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDoes the MartinLogan Soundbar 85 need a receiver or amplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes. It is a passive soundbar with no built-in amplifier, so you need an AV receiver or a multichannel amp with at least three channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDo I need a subwoofer with this soundbar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes. Its rated response starts at 100 Hz, and MartinLogan designed the series to work with a subwoofer for deep bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat comes in the box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYou get the soundbar, a low-profile wall bracket, and a Phoenix-style wiring connector. Wall screws are not supplied, so pick hardware that suits your wall. The TV Mount Kit is sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCan I mount the soundbar to my TV instead of the wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes, with the MartinLogan TV Mount Kit. It attaches through your TV’s VESA points and works with a third-party TV wall mount. If your TV has an IR sensor notch on its bottom edge, the bar may not sit fully flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow much power does the Soundbar 85 need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eMartinLogan recommends 20 to 280 watts. It is rated at 4 ohms and works with amplifiers rated for 4, 6, or 8 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eIs this a Dolby Atmos soundbar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eNot by itself. It handles only the front left, center, and right channels, while your receiver decodes Atmos and you add height and surround speakers to complete the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAV NIRVANA’s first look covers the whole Discrete Cinema series, including the passive soundbars, plus MartinLogan’s Depth Series subwoofers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8s1ckHbn6-E\" title=\"MartinLogan Discrete Cinema First Look: LCR Speakers \u0026amp; Passive Soundbars + Depth Series Subs!!\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40+ Years of Expertise\u003c\/strong\u003e — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e — Take your time. 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