MartinLogan

High-Performance Stereo Sound From a Single In-Ceiling Speaker

Helos 22 is a high-resolution stereo in-ceiling loudspeaker featuring dual 0.75-inch neodymium soft-dome tweeters, an aluminium cone woofer, and proprietary Vojtko crossover topology.

SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Response

47–20,000 Hz ±3dB

Aiming

Pivoting Tweeter Stem

Recommended Amplifier Power

20—200 watts per channel

Recommended Amplifier Power (Stereo)

20 watts × 20 watts ‒ 100 watts × 100 watts

Sensitivity

89 dB/2.83 volts/meter

Impedance

Mono: 4 Ohms. Stereo: 8 Ohms × 8 Ohms Compatible with 4, 6, or 8 Ohm rated amplifiers.

Crossover Frequency

2600 Hz

High Frequency Transducer

Two 0.75" (1.9 cm) neodymium soft-dome tweeters

Low Frequency Transducer

6.5" (16.5 cm) cast basket, high rigidity aluminum cones with extended throw drive assembly, thermal protection

Components

Air core coils, polyester capacitors

Inputs

Stereo binding posts (bridge for mono)

IN THE BOX

Sold as 1 piece

DIMENSIONS
Weight

4.5 lbs. (2 kg)

Cut-Out Dimensions

8.35" dia.
(21.2 cm dia.)

Projection From Wall Surface

.2" (.45cm)

Depth Behind Wall Surface

4.9" (12.3 cm)

Stereo Sound from a Single Speaker

Helos 22 features dual tweeters and a dual voice coil woofer. This design allows the speaker to provide stereo sound from a single speaker, ideal for use in small rooms such as bathrooms, small offices, entryways, and kitchens. Helos 22 also bridges to deliver mono sound reproduction with wide dispersion. You can use Helos 22 for almost any application.

Installer Friendly

A robust mounting-lock system allows quick, trouble-free installation. When not in use, the constant-control mounting locks are held securely within a self-contained housing. When moved into place during installation, they couple the speaker's chassis firmly to the ceiling. And if the speaker is ever removed, the locks retract and latch themselves back in their housings.

Each Helos 22 speaker comes with a full-size installation template that features quick-reference instructions, and die-cut guides for marking the cutout hole.

Stealthy Grilles

MartinLogan's new Helos speakers feature ultra-low profile, paintable micro perforated grilles with no visible bezel for a near invisible integration into any wall or ceiling. A magnetic system secures grilles easily into place, reducing the risk of warping or damage during installation.

Precision-Built, Advanced-Topology Vojtko™ Crossover

Carefully hand-built using only the finest polyester capacitors and air-core coils, the crossover employs MartinLogan's proprietary Vojtko topology for vanishingly low distortion and seamless driver integration. This precision-tuned network preserves even the most microscopic sonic nuances while handlign the full dynamics of any source.

Multiple Application Use

Helos 22 is suitable for use in small rooms. Designed for use as a single stereo speaker in distributed audio or a wide dispersion home theater surround.

Stereo from a Single Speaker

ONE used at the centre of a small room for stereo music.

 

ONE at the front of a room with a television for stereo sound.

Multiple Surround Channels from a Single Speaker

ONE at the rear or a room for 5.1 home theatre for both left/right surround channels.

 

TWO at the rear of a room for 7.1 home theatre for left side/rear surround channels, and right side/rear surround channels.

Wide Dispersion Sound from Any Location

ONE at the front of a room for a wide dispersion 5.1 or 7.1 centre channel.

 

TWO at the front of a room for wide dispersion stereo sound or wide dispersion 5.1 or 7.1 left/right front channels.

 

TWO at the rear of a room for wide dispersion 5.1 left/right rear channels.

 

FOUR at the rear of a room for wide dispersion 7/1 left/right side and rear surround channels.