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MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESLvsTriangle Solstice 8
The MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL stands 132.3 cm tall — about 24.8 cm more than the Triangle Solstice 8 at 107.5 cm. On footprint the Triangle Solstice 8 is the wider cabinet (30.8 cm versus 22.9 cm). The Triangle Solstice 8 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 160 mm cone on the Triangle Solstice 8. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $2,412 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MartinLogan | Triangle |
| Model | MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL | Triangle Solstice 8 |
| Height | 52.1 in | 42.3 in |
| Width | 9 in | 12.1 in |
| Depth | 16.3 in | 15.5 in |
| Weight | 35.5 lb | 67 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× midrange (electrostatic (XStat CLS)), 1× 8 in woofer (doped-fibre cone) | 1× 1 in tweeter (magnesium-alloy dome (horn-loaded)), 1× 6.3 in midrange (natural cellulose-pulp cone), 2× 6.3 in woofer (paper cone) |
| Frequency — low | 42 Hz | 38 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 22000 Hz | 22000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 91 dB | 91 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 20–300 W | 60–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $2,500 / pair | $2,324 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | martinlogan.com ↗ | trianglehifi.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.