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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1323 mm (132.3 cm) · 1 mm = 0.42 px
MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESLvsKEF Q11 Meta
The MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL stands 132.3 cm tall — about 21.1 cm more than the KEF Q11 Meta at 111.2 cm. On footprint the KEF Q11 Meta is the wider cabinet (31.5 cm versus 22.9 cm). At 91 dB against 89 dB, the MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL reaches deeper in the bass, down to 42 Hz versus 44 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 203 mm cone on the MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL and a 165 mm cone on the KEF Q11 Meta. On price, the KEF Q11 Meta sits higher — about $2,999 a pair against $2,500 for the MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MartinLogan | KEF |
| Model | ElectroMotion ESL | Q11 Meta Meta |
| HiFi ladder position | #242 of 281 floorstander | #153 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1323 mm | 1112 mm |
| Width | 229 mm | 315 mm |
| Depth | 414 mm | 380 mm |
| Weight | 16.1 kg | 22.5 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× midrange (electrostatic (XStat CLS)), 1× 203 mm woofer (doped-fibre cone) | 1× 19 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 100 mm midrange (aluminium cone), 3× 165 mm woofer (hybrid aluminium cone) |
| Frequency — low | 42 Hz | 44 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 22000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 91 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 20–300 W | 15–225 W |
| MAP (USD) | $2,500 / pair | $2,999 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | martinlogan.com ↗ | international.kef.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.