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ELAC Carina BS243.4vsMartinLogan Motion B10
The ELAC Carina BS243.4 and the MartinLogan Motion B10 stand at nearly the same height, around 31.9 cm tall. On footprint the ELAC Carina BS243.4 is the wider cabinet (20.6 cm versus 17.8 cm). At 92 dB against 85 dB, the MartinLogan Motion B10 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The ELAC Carina BS243.4 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 46 Hz versus 56 Hz. The ELAC Carina BS243.4 is down-firing ported and the MartinLogan Motion B10 is rear-ported. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $1,200 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ELAC | MartinLogan |
| Model | ELAC Carina BS243.4 | MartinLogan Motion B10 |
| Height | 12.6 in | 12.5 in |
| Width | 8.1 in | 7 in |
| Depth | 9.6 in | 9.8 in |
| Weight | 14.8 lb | 14.6 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× tweeter (JET 5 pleated-folded ribbon), 1× 5.2 in mid-bass (aluminium AS-XR cone) | 1× tweeter (Folded Motion (AMT)), 1× 5.5 in mid-bass (woven-fibreglass cone) |
| Frequency — low | 46 Hz | 56 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 30000 Hz | 25000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 85 dB | 92 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 5 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 30–150 W | 20–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,199 / pair | $1,200 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | elac.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.