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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1323 mm (132.3 cm) · 1 mm = 0.42 px
Triangle Solstice 8vsMartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL
The MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL stands 132.3 cm tall — about 24.8 cm more than the Triangle Solstice 8 at 107.5 cm. On footprint the Triangle Solstice 8 is the wider cabinet (30.8 cm versus 22.9 cm). The Triangle Solstice 8 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 38 Hz versus 42 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 160 mm cone on the Triangle Solstice 8 and a 203 mm cone on the MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $2,412 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Triangle | MartinLogan |
| Model | Triangle Solstice 8 | MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL |
| Height | 1075 mm | 1323 mm |
| Width | 308 mm | 229 mm |
| Depth | 394 mm | 414 mm |
| Weight | 30.4 kg | 16.1 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-front | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (magnesium-alloy dome (horn-loaded)), 1× 160 mm midrange (natural cellulose-pulp cone), 2× 160 mm woofer (paper cone) | 1× midrange (electrostatic (XStat CLS)), 1× 203 mm woofer (doped-fibre cone) |
| Frequency — low | 38 Hz | 42 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 22000 Hz | 22000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 91 dB | 91 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 60–200 W | 20–300 W |
| MAP (USD) | $2,324 / pair | $2,500 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | trianglehifi.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.