The ESL, designed for both 2-channel music enthusiasts and those seeking the worlds most articulate and dynamic multi-channel home theater systems, ElectroMotion Series speakers are voice and timbre matched with one another as well as the rest of the MartinLogan line. With audiophile-grade floorstanding electrostatic loudspeakers starting at $2,799.98 per pair (US), this series represents the most compelling ‘affordable’ audiophile-grade speakers ever brought to market.

Martin Logan ElectroMotion ESL Loudspeaker

The World's Most Superb Thin Film Transducer Technologies

The ElectroMotion® Series features both electrostatic and compact Folded Motion™ thin film transducer technologies. This bold loudspeaker series establishes a new benchmark for price versus performance. Pushing thin film transducer technology to its limit, the ElectroMotion Series floorstanding loudspeakers, the ElectroMotion ESL X & ESL, features the most affordable full-size XStat™ electrostatic transducers ever designed. Voice-matched center and surround speakers feature Folded Motion tweeter technology.

Designed for both 2-channel music enthusiasts and those seeking the worlds most articulate and dynamic multi-channel home theater systems, ElectroMotion Series speakers are voice and timbre matched with one another as well as the rest of the MartinLogan line. With audiophile-grade floorstanding electrostatic loudspeakers starting at $2,499.95 per pair (US), this new series represents the most compelling 'affordable' audiophile-grade speakers ever brought to market.

EM-ESL Starting at $2,499.95 per pair - We have the Satin Black ESL on our Showroom floor in "The Family Room".

EM-ESL X Starting at $3,999.95 per pair

Finish Options: Satin Black and High-Gloss Black

Specifications

Technical Specifications


	ElectroMotion ESL X	EFX	ElectroMotion ESL	ElectroMotion ESL C	ElectroMotion C2	ElectroMotion FX2
MSRP (US)	$3,999.95 per pair	$3,095 per pair	$2,499.95 per pair	$1,699.95 each	$799.95 each	$649.95 each
Frequency Response	41–22,000 Hz ±3dB	68–22,000 Hz ±3dB	42–22,000 Hz ±3dB	66–23,000 Hz ±3dB	55–25,000 Hz ±3dB	55–25,000 Hz ±3dB
Dispersion	30° x 40" (101.6cm) line source	30° x 28" (71cm) line source	30° x 34" (71cm) line source	30° x 6.375" (16cm) line source	80° x 30°	160° x 30°
Sensitivity	91 dB/2.83 volts/meter	90 dB/2.83 volts/meter	91 dB/2.83 volts/meter	89 dB/2.83 volts/meter	94 dB @ 2.83 volts/ meter	93 dB @ 2.83 volts/ meter
Nominal Impedance	6 Ohms, 1.6 @ 20kHz. Compatible with 4, 6 or 8 ohm rated amplifiers.	6 Ohms, 1.3 @ 20kHz. Compatible with 4, 6 or 8 ohm rated amplifiers.	6 Ohms, 1.6 @ 20kHz. Compatible with 4, 6 or 8 ohm rated amplifiers.	4 Ohms. Compatible with 4, 6 or 8 ohm rated amplifiers.	4 Ohms. Compatible with 4, 6 or 8 ohm rated amplifiers.	5 Ohms. Compatible with 4, 6 or 8 ohm rated amplifiers.
Recommended Amplifier Power	20-400 watts per channel	20-300 watts per channel	20-300 watts per channel	20-300 watts per channel	20-250 watts per channel	20-200 watts per channel
Crossover Frequency	400Hz	530Hz	500Hz	600, 3400 Hz	900, 2,300 Hz	2,300Hz
High Frequency Transducer	XStat™ CLS™ electrostaic transducer	XStat™ CLS™ electrostaic transducer	XStat™ CLS™ electrostaic transducer	One 1" x 1.4" (2.6cm x 3.6cm) Folded Motion Transducer with 5.25" x 1.75" (13.3cm x 4.4cm) diaphragm.	One 1.25" × 2.4" (3.2cm × 6.1cm) Folded Motion XT Transducer with 4.5" × 2.75" (11.4cm × 7cm) diaphragm	Two 1.25" × 2.4" (3.2cm × 6.1cm) Folded Motion XT Transducers with 4.5" × 2.75" (11.4cm × 7cm) diaphragm
» Panel Dimensions (HxW)	40" x 8.6" (102cm x 22cm)	28" x 8.6" (71cm x 22cm)	34" x 8.6" (86cm x 22cm)	—	—	—
» Radiating Area	344 in² ( cm²)	241 in² ( cm²)	292 in² ( cm²)	—	—	—
Mid Frequency Transducer	—	—	—	XStat™ CLS™ electrostaic transducer	—	—
» Panel Dimensions (HxW)	—	—	—	6.375" x 23" (16cm x 58cm)	—	—
» Radiating Area	—	—	—	147 in² ( cm²)	—	—
Low Frequency Driver	Two 8” (20.3 cm) high excursion, high-rigidity paper cones with extended throw driver assembly, non-resonance asymmetrical chamber format, bass reflex	6.5" (16.5cm) high excursion, fiber cone with extended throw drive assembly; bass reflex	8" (20.3cm) high excursion, high-rigidity paper cone with extended throw drive assembly, non-resonance asymmetrical chamber format; bass reflex	Two 5.25" (13.3 cm) high excursion, high-rigidity aluminum cone with extended throw driver assembly, non-resonance asymmetrical chamber format.	Two 5.25" (13.3cm) paper cone with cast aluminum basket. Ported.	6.5" (16.5cm) paper cone with cast aluminum basket. Ported.
Weight	52lbs. (23.6kg) each	24.5lbs. (11.1kg) each	35.5lbs. (16.1kg) each	32lbs. (14.5kg) each	24.5lbs. (11.12kg) each	16lbs. (7.3kg) each
Overall Dimensions (HxWxD)	59.2 x 9.4 x 20.7 (150.3cm x 23.8cm x 52.6cm)	48.8 x 9.4 x 6.5 (123.9cm x 23.8cm x 16.5cm)	52.1 x 9 x 16.3 (132.3cm x 22.9cm x 41.4cm)	7.6 x 22.8 x 16.1 (19.3cm x 57.9cm x 40.9cm)	6.4 x 18.9 x 14.3 (16.4cm x 48.2cm x 36.5cm)	14.9 x 14 x 6.8 (37.9cm x 35.5cm x 17.2cm)