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title: "MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL Hybrid Electrostatic Loudspeaker (Black, Each)"
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# Electrostatic transducer for crystal-clear sound 8-inch high-excursion woofer delivering deep bass Ultra-rigid AirFrame for unmatched structural integrity MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL Hybrid Electrostatic Loudspeaker (Black, Each)

**Brand:** martinlogan
**Price:** B/.628
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your audio game with electrostatic brilliance!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL Hybrid Electrostatic Loudspeaker (Black, Each) by martinlogan
- **How much does it cost?** B/.628 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Why This Product

- Trusted martinlogan brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Custom ETC Spikes:** Engineered spikes provide optimal speaker stability and vibration isolation, enhancing overall performance.
- • **Deep, Punchy Bass:** 8-inch high-excursion woofer delivers powerful low frequencies that fill your space with immersive sound.
- • **Advanced Vojtko Crossover:** Precision-built topology crossover guarantees seamless audio integration and balanced soundstage.
- • **Rock-Solid AirFrame Design:** Ultra-rigid AirFrame construction ensures minimal resonance and maximum durability for a flawless listening experience.
- • **Crystal-Clear Electrostatic Sound:** Experience pristine audio clarity with the CLS XStat electrostatic transducer, setting a new standard in sound precision.

## Overview

The MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL Hybrid Loudspeaker combines cutting-edge CLS XStat electrostatic technology with a robust 8-inch woofer and precision Vojtko crossover, housed in an ultra-rigid AirFrame chassis. Custom ETC spikes ensure stability and vibration control, delivering an immersive, high-fidelity listening experience perfect for discerning audiophiles.

## Description

The ElectroMotion ESL represents a bold new direction for electrostatic loudspeaker design. Featuring a full-sized 34-inch tall curvilinear XStat electrostatic transducer and a superbly integrated high-performance woofer, the new EM-ESL performs more like a mini-flagship than an entry level audiophile speaker. Designed for both 2-channel music enthusiasts and those seeking the worlds most articulate and dynamic multi-channel home theater systems, the EM-ESL is the most compelling 'affordable' audiophile-grade speaker ever brought to market.

## Features

- CLS XStat electrostatic transducer
- Ultra rigid AirFrame
- 8-inch high-excursion woofer
- Precision built advanced topology Vojtko crossover
- Custom ETC spikes

## Product Details

- **Brand:** MartinLogan
- **Speaker Maximum Output Power:** 300 Watts
- **Connectivity Technology:** RCA or 3.5mm jack
- **Audio Output Mode:** ['Stereo', 'Surround']
- **Mounting Type:** Floor Standing

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is my Onkyo receiver enough to power these, or do I need to add an amplifier?**
A: Without a power rating for the Onkyo, I don't 'know if you have enough power. My Electromotion ESL are powered by an NAD 375 dac integrated amplifier with a nominal 150 watts per channel. I tried an old Harman-Kardon integrated amplifier with 80 watts per channel and there was no problem at all in driving them. I hope that helps.

**Q: At same decibel at the seated position in a room with closed door,  does the ESL project less energy to the rest of the house than fully cone driven speakers?**
A: I am not a true audophile, and I'm not qualified to speak on the technical performance of these speakers.  But, with that said, I have mine set up on the first floor of my two-floor home.  When playing these speakers near full volume, the "sweet spot" on my couch is significantly louder than other spots in the same room.  And, when I move upstairs, it's unbelievable how low the volume sounds in comparison to the volume I hear when right in front of the speakers.  For comparison, I have a jukebox in the same room, and the sound it puts out (from regular cone-driven speakers) sounds lower when compared to the Martin Logan ESL's in the same room, but carries all throughout the house (and even to outside) at a much louder volume.

**Q: Every review is about jazz and classical or accoustic performances. Does this work well with rock music and home theater? And yes I have a decent sub.**
A: I pretty much only listen to rock and some electronic stuff. I'm extremely happy with these speakers. I've never needed a sub in my particular case, and with apartment living a sub would probably have my neighbors pissed off. They do have a good amount of bass, I feel, especially compared to electrostatic-only designs (i.e., no woofer as these have). I think the audiophile community at-large slants more toward jazz, classical and acoustic music, and indeed the detail level of these speakers will absolutely bring out the best in that kind of music. I find that for high end audio stuff across the board, be it SACDs, headphones, tube amps, etc- it's acoustic-based music in which it's easiest to hear the improvements in sound. That said, it will definitely be awesome for any time of music or home theatre sound.

**Q: I've read that these are hard to drive in current, and yet some say they are easy to drive. Does it drop to under 2 ohms at some frequency?**
A: First, I must say that I am thrilled with my Electromotion speakers! I have not measured performance to see if they drop under 2 ohms, but I have driven them with a modern NAD integrated amp, a 200 watt per channel Adcom amp from the 1980s, a 70 WPC Harmon-Kardon intergrated amp from the early 1980s, and a 20 WPC AMC integrated amp from the early 90s (if I recall correctly). There were no problems with any of them driving the Electromotions. I wouldn't recommend the little 20 WPC for the speakers as I would be worried about highly dynamic passages in the music, but there were no obvious issues when I used the AMC.Ron

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent speakers - takes a while to break in
*by I***R on August 24, 2016*

These are amazing speakers. For me, the gold standard of how the stereo listening experience should be is as follows -1) immersive -- where you are in the sound stage and the stage moves all around you2) you are able to spatially locate the instruments in the music3) you don't get listening fatigue after somewhat longish sessions (I listen to prog rock and jazz fusion, both of which lend to deep immersive listening experiences)My buddy's rig is by far the best I've heard. He makes his own amps and DACs and uses a pair of Magnepans with separate sub-woofers and give's us the experience.Without using a custom amp or DAC, using an old Yamaha receiver and play standard CDs on a 90$ sony blu-ray player, my rig sounds pretty good already. It's not all the way there yet, but I think the remainder of the work needs to be picked up by a good amp and DAC.My experiences with the speakers -1) Fresh out of the box, I ran them with an unbroken (new) Onkyo receiver and was disappointed with the sound. It was harsh and while there was still the clarity, the sound stage was not there at all. I borrowed my buddy's old Yamaha receiver and immediately the effect was excellent.2) after playing with the distance from the back wall and the toeing in of the speakers, I finally was able to get a clear center-image and the soundstage started to form.3) After burning the speakers in over 100 hours, the sound improved. I had been using a MartinLogan 500W sub-woofer which I decided to disconnect. The woofers in the ESLs themselves are more than adequate for the type of music I listen to (prog rock, Jazz, Jazz-fusion etc).It took at least 5 days of tinkering and fine tuning the speaker placements for optimal (according to me) soundstage and clarity. If you aren't getting the best sound in the world from these speakers, make sure your Amp is of good quality and/or broken in. Also, do play with the placement of the speakers, the degree of toe-in needed for your room.One thing I found very interesting is that the sweet spot is slightly spread and not pin-pointed as some reviewers have mentioned. That implies that more people will get an excellent experience imho.UPDATE- 4 years into the purchase I’m over the moon in sound quality. The speakers broken in properly sound better than the magneplanars. I reintroduced the 500W SW and now am running a Sony CD player with coax out, a Mac mini with lossless audio tracks as well as a TV with optical out.Sound stage is brilliant and I’m using it for ji-end reference sound in my music production (amateur albeit).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Astounding
*by S***T on January 24, 2024*

These speakers sound other worldly. The hype is true. The soundstage is almost forensic. You can visualize where each instrument is positioned around you as though you are in the room with the musicians. The atmospheric clarity of mids and highs will astound you. The bass is balanced and tight. BUT! Be aware that the sound is more directional. You must sit in the sweet spot to hear the amazing clarity and presence of these speakers. Otherwise they just sound really really good. You need power to bring them to life. I’m putting 170W per channel through them to give you a benchmark. ALSO! You have to plug them into a wall outlet. Yes! They require power other than the speaker wire, so think about where they will go in your room and if you have 110 or 220 available near the speakers. They will put any flaws in your system under a microscope, but If you have the basics covered they are an amazing bargain.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best in Class
*by R***R on June 8, 2011*

Well, after trying out some Box Towers....that sounded like music in a box......I tried Magnepan MMGs. They HAVE to be the best in their class....about $600 the pair.....but typical planars....small imaging.....4 ohm power hungry.....sound slightly strained.....4 or 5 Feet out from the wall.....but still....I wanted more.I bought a set of ElectroMotion ESLs from Amazon. I power them with a 35 YO Receiver, the NAD 7175. It is so good, it is scary accurate.If you buy a Small stereo system, it sounds like you have a small sound coming out of a small box......If you buy Better tower Speakers.....it might sound like you are setting at a concert on the 50th row of a 100 row theater.If you buy some very, very good box speakers.....it might move you down to the first rows......And it might not.But if you buy really well made and balanced ElectroStatics, like these MartinLogans....the artists are in your living room.You can hear them breathing.......Some say the Bass is thin. Don't believe them. Unless you are a devotee of "Ace of Bass" music....the bass is Full and accurate.They are going to break in and get better........ :)These are fabulous speakers.BEST in class.

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