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MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESLvsWharfedale EVO 5.4
The MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL stands 132.3 cm tall — about 29.5 cm more than the Wharfedale EVO 5.4 at 102.8 cm. On footprint the Wharfedale EVO 5.4 is the wider cabinet (33.1 cm versus 22.9 cm). At 91 dB against 90 dB, the MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. Low frequencies come from a 203 mm cone on the MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL and a 165 mm cone on the Wharfedale EVO 5.4. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $2,350 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MartinLogan | Wharfedale |
| Model | ElectroMotion ESL | EVO 5.4 |
| HiFi ladder position | #242 of 281 floorstander | #80 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 52.1 in | 40.5 in |
| Width | 9 in | 13 in |
| Depth | 16.3 in | 15.4 in |
| Weight | 35.5 lb | 68.8 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× midrange (electrostatic (XStat CLS)), 1× 8 in woofer (doped-fibre cone) | 1× 2.8 in tweeter (AMT), 1× 2 in midrange (soft dome), 2× 6.5 in woofer (woven Kevlar cone) |
| Frequency — low | 42 Hz | 42 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 22000 Hz | 24000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 91 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 20–300 W | 30–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $2,500 / pair | $2,199 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | martinlogan.com ↗ | wharfedale.co.uk ↗ |
| 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.