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AMartinLogan Motion XT B100BWharfedale EVO 5.2
MartinLogan Motion XT B100vsWharfedale EVO 5.2
The Wharfedale EVO 5.2 stands 49.7 cm tall — about 12.9 cm more than the MartinLogan Motion XT B100 at 36.8 cm. On footprint the Wharfedale EVO 5.2 is the wider cabinet (24.7 cm versus 20.3 cm). At 93 dB against 88 dB, the MartinLogan Motion XT B100 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $1,549 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MartinLogan | Wharfedale |
| Model | Motion XT B100 | EVO 5.2 |
| HiFi ladder position | #116 of 215 bookshelf | #191 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 368 mm | 497 mm |
| Width | 203 mm | 247 mm |
| Depth | 318 mm | 390 mm |
| Weight | 9.3 kg | 15 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× tweeter (Folded Motion XT (AMT)), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (Nomex-reinforced Kevlar cone) | 1× 70 mm tweeter (AMT), 1× 50 mm midrange (soft dome), 1× 165 mm woofer (woven Kevlar cone) |
| Frequency — low | 45 Hz | 44 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 25000 Hz | 24000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 93 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 20–250 W | 25–120 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,598 / pair | $1,499 / 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.

