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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 50.7 in · 1 in = 11.03 px
Wharfedale Aura 4vsMartinLogan Motion XT F200
The MartinLogan Motion XT F200 stands 128.9 cm tall — about 18.2 cm more than the Wharfedale Aura 4 at 110.7 cm. On footprint the Wharfedale Aura 4 is the wider cabinet (36.9 cm versus 34.9 cm). At 92 dB against 89 dB, the MartinLogan Motion XT F200 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The MartinLogan Motion XT F200 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 27 Hz versus 37 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 150 mm cone on the Wharfedale Aura 4 and a 203 mm cone on the MartinLogan Motion XT F200. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $5,500 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wharfedale | MartinLogan |
| Model | Wharfedale Aura 4 | MartinLogan Motion XT F200 |
| Height | 43.6 in | 50.7 in |
| Width | 14.5 in | 13.7 in |
| Depth | 15.8 in | 16.5 in |
| Weight | 54 lb | 86 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 3.5 in tweeter (AMT), 1× 3.9 in midrange (woven black glass-fibre matrix cone), 2× 5.9 in woofer (woven black glass-fibre matrix cone) | 1× tweeter (Folded Motion XT (AMT)), 1× 6.5 in midrange (Nomex-reinforced Kevlar cone), 3× 8 in woofer (aluminium cone) |
| Frequency — low | 37 Hz | 27 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 22000 Hz | 25000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 92 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 30–200 W | 20–600 W |
| MAP (USD) | $5,499 / pair | $5,500 / 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.