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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1503 mm (150.3 cm) · 1 mm = 0.37 px
Jamo C119vsMartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL X
The MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL X stands 150.3 cm tall — about 40.3 cm more than the Jamo C119 at 110.0 cm. On footprint the Jamo C119 is the wider cabinet (34.1 cm versus 23.9 cm). At 91 dB against 89 dB, the MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL X is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Jamo C119 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 37 Hz versus 41 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the Jamo C119 and a 203 mm cone on the MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL X. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $3,745 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Jamo | MartinLogan |
| Model | Jamo C119 | MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL X |
| Height | 1100 mm | 1503 mm |
| Width | 341 mm | 239 mm |
| Depth | 424.5 mm | 526 mm |
| Weight | 33.4 kg | 23.6 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25.4 mm tweeter (positive soft dome), 1× 165 mm midrange (Hybrid Composition Conical Cone (HCCC)), 2× 165 mm woofer (Hybrid Composition Conical Cone (HCCC)) | 1× midrange (electrostatic (XStat CLS)), 2× 203 mm woofer (paper cone) |
| Frequency — low | 37 Hz | 41 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 20000 Hz | 22000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 91 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 75–200 W | 20–400 W |
| MAP (USD) | $3,490 / pair | $4,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | jamo.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.