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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1323 mm (132.3 cm) · 1 mm = 0.42 px
Dynaudio Emit 50vsMartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL
The MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL stands 132.3 cm tall — about 13.6 cm more than the Dynaudio Emit 50 at 118.7 cm. On footprint the Dynaudio Emit 50 is the wider cabinet (30.2 cm versus 22.9 cm). At 91 dB against 86 dB, the MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Dynaudio Emit 50 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 33 Hz versus 42 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 180 mm cone on the Dynaudio Emit 50 and a 203 mm cone on the MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $2,375 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dynaudio | MartinLogan |
| Model | Emit 50 | ElectroMotion ESL |
| HiFi ladder position | #198 of 281 floorstander | #242 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1187 mm | 1323 mm |
| Width | 302 mm | 229 mm |
| Depth | 376 mm | 414 mm |
| Weight | 26 kg | 16.1 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 28 mm tweeter (Cerotar soft dome with Hexis), 1× 150 mm midrange (MSP cone), 2× 180 mm woofer (MSP cone) | 1× midrange (electrostatic (XStat CLS)), 1× 203 mm woofer (doped-fibre cone) |
| Frequency — low | 33 Hz | 42 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 25000 Hz | 22000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 91 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 20–300 W |
| MAP (USD) | $2,249 / pair | $2,500 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | dynaudio.com ↗ | martinlogan.com ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.