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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 47.8 in · 1 in = 11.73 px
MartinLogan Motion XT F100vsWharfedale Aura 3
The MartinLogan Motion XT F100 stands 121.3 cm tall — about 17.6 cm more than the Wharfedale Aura 3 at 103.7 cm. On footprint the Wharfedale Aura 3 is the wider cabinet (33.8 cm versus 31.8 cm). At 92 dB against 88 dB, the MartinLogan Motion XT F100 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The MartinLogan Motion XT F100 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 31 Hz versus 39 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the MartinLogan Motion XT F100 and a 130 mm cone on the Wharfedale Aura 3. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $4,500 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MartinLogan | Wharfedale |
| Model | MartinLogan Motion XT F100 | Wharfedale Aura 3 |
| Height | 47.8 in | 40.8 in |
| Width | 12.5 in | 13.3 in |
| Depth | 13.5 in | 13.9 in |
| Weight | 76.1 lb | 50.7 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× tweeter (Folded Motion XT (AMT)), 1× 6.5 in midrange (Nomex-reinforced Kevlar cone), 3× 6.5 in woofer (aluminium cone) | 1× 3.5 in tweeter (AMT), 1× 3.9 in midrange (woven black glass-fibre matrix cone), 2× 5.1 in woofer (woven black glass-fibre matrix cone) |
| Frequency — low | 31 Hz | 39 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 25000 Hz | 22000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 92 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 20–450 W | 25–150 W |
| MAP (USD) | $4,500 / pair | $4,499 / 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.