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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 ESLvsMartinLogan Motion F10
The MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL stands 132.3 cm tall — about 35.2 cm more than the MartinLogan Motion F10 at 97.1 cm. On footprint the MartinLogan Motion F10 is the wider cabinet (28.6 cm versus 22.9 cm). At 92 dB against 91 dB, the MartinLogan Motion F10 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The MartinLogan Motion F10 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 38 Hz versus 42 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 203 mm cone on the MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL and a 140 mm cone on the MartinLogan Motion F10. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $2,500 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MartinLogan | MartinLogan |
| Model | MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL | MartinLogan Motion F10 |
| Height | 1323 mm | 971 mm |
| Width | 229 mm | 286 mm |
| Depth | 414 mm | 337 mm |
| Weight | 16.1 kg | 22.9 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× midrange (electrostatic (XStat CLS)), 1× 203 mm woofer (doped-fibre cone) | 1× tweeter (Folded Motion (AMT)), 1× 140 mm midrange (woven-fibreglass cone), 2× 140 mm woofer (aluminium cone) |
| Frequency — low | 42 Hz | 38 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 22000 Hz | 25000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 91 dB | 92 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 20–300 W | 20–250 W |
| MAP (USD) | $2,500 / pair | $2,500 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | martinlogan.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.