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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1213 mm (121.3 cm) · 1 mm = 0.46 px
Wharfedale Aura 3vsMartinLogan Motion XT F100
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 130 mm cone on the Wharfedale Aura 3 and a 165 mm cone on the MartinLogan Motion XT F100. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $4,500 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wharfedale | MartinLogan |
| Model | Wharfedale Aura 3 | MartinLogan Motion XT F100 |
| Height | 1037 mm | 1213 mm |
| Width | 338 mm | 318 mm |
| Depth | 352 mm | 343 mm |
| Weight | 23 kg | 34.5 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 90 mm tweeter (AMT), 1× 100 mm midrange (woven black glass-fibre matrix cone), 2× 130 mm woofer (woven black glass-fibre matrix cone) | 1× tweeter (Folded Motion XT (AMT)), 1× 165 mm midrange (Nomex-reinforced Kevlar cone), 3× 165 mm woofer (aluminium cone) |
| Frequency — low | 39 Hz | 31 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 22000 Hz | 25000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 92 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–150 W | 20–450 W |
| MAP (USD) | $4,499 / pair | $4,500 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | wharfedale.co.uk ↗ | 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.