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MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESLvsDynaudio Emit 50

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 203 mm cone on the MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL and a 180 mm cone on the Dynaudio Emit 50. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $2,375 a pair.