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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 319 mm (31.9 cm) · 1 mm = 1.76 px
MartinLogan Motion B10vsELAC Carina BS243.4
The MartinLogan Motion B10 and the ELAC Carina BS243.4 stand at nearly the same height, around 31.8 cm tall. On footprint the ELAC Carina BS243.4 is the wider cabinet (20.6 cm versus 17.8 cm). At 92 dB against 85 dB, the MartinLogan Motion B10 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The ELAC Carina BS243.4 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 46 Hz versus 56 Hz. The MartinLogan Motion B10 is rear-ported and the ELAC Carina BS243.4 is down-firing ported. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $1,200 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MartinLogan | ELAC |
| Model | MartinLogan Motion B10 | ELAC Carina BS243.4 |
| Height | 318 mm | 319 mm |
| Width | 178 mm | 206 mm |
| Depth | 248 mm | 245 mm |
| Weight | 6.6 kg | 6.7 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× tweeter (Folded Motion (AMT)), 1× 140 mm mid-bass (woven-fibreglass cone) | 1× tweeter (JET 5 pleated-folded ribbon), 1× 133 mm mid-bass (aluminium AS-XR cone) |
| Frequency — low | 56 Hz | 46 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 25000 Hz | 30000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 92 dB | 85 dB |
| Impedance | 5 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 20–200 W | 30–150 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,200 / pair | $1,199 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | martinlogan.com ↗ | elac.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.