DCM5 True Line-source Full-range Electrostatic Reference Loudspeakers
Audiostatic electrostatic loudspeakers work essentially as microphones in reverse. They use no crossovers to artificially create a frequency division that does not exist in the source.

Direct Coupled Mirror-drive
The audio signal is direct coupled. It has been routed from the amplifier into the four step-up audio transformers and to the electrostatic element without passing any crossover components. This results into a much improved impulse handling, more dynamics and an extended frequency range with more deep bass.

The mirror-drive interface is a fifth transformer that feeds the four step-up transformers with a mirrored signal correcting the mismatch at low frequencies caused by the capacitive load of the loudspeaker. This results in a much better bass response and a more linear impedance.

Extremely Thin and Light Membrane
The heart of the DCM5 is an extremely thin and light membrane, with a thickness of 0,0002362 inch, or 0,006 millimeter. The total moving mass of an entire membrane is less than the moving mass of a conventional dome tweeter. No wonder that it's capable to keep up with the complexity of the sound source.

The new designed back of the loudspeaker frame carefully controls the free air resonance of the elements. Together with the mirror-drive interface this results in an extremely fast and well controlled reproduction of low frequencies.

Your DCM5 electrostatic loudspeakers are so narrow, can they really produce bass?
Yes, these models easily produce 30 Hz with no substantial roll off. Obviously because of the limited membrane excursion they won't produce ear shattering levels at that frequency.

I have heard that electrostatic loudspeakers have a very limited lifespan?
Some electrostatic loudspeakers available on the market are causing their owners a lot of trouble. We at Audiostatic have over 30 years experience with electrostatic loudspeaker design and our speakers will last long . Of course unstable amplifiers, misuse or a dirty environment can have a negative influence on the lifespan.

Should the Audiostatics be connected to the mains continuously?
No, the new models load extremely fast (within a few seconds) and when disconnected they do not collect dust.

What amplifier do you recommend?
A stable amplifier of 50-250 watts in 8 Ohm is recommended.

I have moved and damaged the ESL elements of my speakers, are they difficult to replace?
No, ESL element replacement only takes a few minutes and can even be done by unskilled people.

Is replacement of the elements expensive?
No, the price of a new pair of elements is only a relatively small part of the price of the complete speakers.