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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1773 mm (177.3 cm) · 1 mm = 0.32 px
MartinLogan Expression ESL 13AvsMartinLogan Renaissance ESL 15A
The MartinLogan Renaissance ESL 15A stands 177.3 cm tall — about 21.2 cm more than the MartinLogan Expression ESL 13A at 156.1 cm. On footprint the MartinLogan Renaissance ESL 15A is the wider cabinet (40.0 cm versus 33.9 cm). At 92 dB against 91 dB, the MartinLogan Renaissance ESL 15A is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The MartinLogan Renaissance ESL 15A reaches deeper in the bass, down to 22 Hz versus 24 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 254 mm cone on the MartinLogan Expression ESL 13A and a 305 mm cone on the MartinLogan Renaissance ESL 15A. On price, the MartinLogan Renaissance ESL 15A sits higher — about $24,995 a pair against $14,995 for the MartinLogan Expression ESL 13A.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MartinLogan | MartinLogan |
| Model | MartinLogan Expression ESL 13A | MartinLogan Renaissance ESL 15A |
| Height | 1561 mm | 1773 mm |
| Width | 339 mm | 400 mm |
| Depth | 699 mm | 633 mm |
| Weight | 46.8 kg | 63.5 kg |
| Enclosure | sealed | sealed |
| Drivers | 1× midrange (electrostatic (XStat CLS)), 2× 254 mm woofer (aluminium cone) | 1× midrange (electrostatic (XStat CLS)), 2× 305 mm woofer (aluminium cone) |
| Frequency — low | 24 Hz | 22 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 23000 Hz | 21000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 91 dB | 92 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 20–600 W | 20–700 W |
| MAP (USD) | $14,995 / pair | $24,995 / 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.