Front view — side by side at true scale
AMartinLogan Expression ESL 13ABParadigm Founder 120H
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1561 mm (156.1 cm) · 1 mm = 0.36 px
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MartinLogan | Paradigm |
| Model | MartinLogan Expression ESL 13A | Paradigm Founder 120H |
| Height | 1561 mm | 1153 mm |
| Width | 339 mm | 356 mm |
| Depth | 699 mm | 441 mm |
| Weight | 46.8 kg | 41.7 kg |
| Enclosure | sealed | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× midrange (electrostatic (XStat CLS)), 2× 254 mm woofer (aluminium cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (AL-MAC ceramic dome), 1× 152 mm midrange (AL-MAG cone), 3× 215 mm woofer (CARBON-X cone) |
| Frequency — low | 24 Hz | 22 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 23000 Hz | 23000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 91 dB | 92 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 20–600 W | 15–400 W |
| MAP (USD) | $14,995 / pair | $8,500 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | martinlogan.com ↗ | paradigm.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.