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Martin Logan EM-ESL ElectroMotion Floorstanding Speaker (Pair) - Safe and Sound HQ

Martin Logan EM-ESL ElectroMotion Floorstanding Speaker (Pair)

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Martin Logan EM-ESL ElectroMotion Floorstanding Speaker (Pair)

Brand: Martin Logan | SKU: EM-ESL Black Pair | UPC: 877929005795

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Color: Satin Black

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Martin Logan EM-ESL ElectroMotion Floorstanding Speaker (Pair) - Safe and Sound HQ

Martin Logan EM-ESL ElectroMotion Floorstanding Speaker (Pair)

Color: Satin Black

Price
$2,799.98

The ElectroMotion ESL (EM-ESL) represents a brave new direction for electrostatic loudspeaker design. Featuring a full-sized 34-inch tall curvilinear XStat electrostatic transducer the new ESL performs more like a mini-flagship than an entry level audiophile speaker. Long time MartinLogan enthusiasts are sure to describe ElectroMotion ESL as the second-coming of the legendary Aerius electrostatic speaker which debuted in 1992 and went on to sell in record numbers. The new ESL, however, boasts 40 percent more radiating surface, a superbly integrated and authoritative bass performance, and a sensitivity rated at 91dB. In addition, the ESL is capable of being effortlessly powered by both receivers and high-end amplifiers alike.

ElectroMotion ESL's XStat electrostatic MicroPerf panel is housed within a radical aluminum and composite AirFrame similar to those found on MartinLogan's flagship products. AirFrame technology rigidifies the electrostatic panel without obstructing playable surface area or interfering with ambience enriching dipole sound radiation. At the same time, an AirFrame provides electrical and acoustical isolation, minimizing intermodulated distortion caused by vibration and resonance while enhancing imaging, low-level sonic detail, accuracy, and efficiency. MicroPerf design optimizes the individual holes of The EM-ESL's electrostatic panel. MicroPerf design substantially increases diaphragm radiating area, compared to early generations without compromising structural integrity. The resulting increase in output capability and efficiency allows The EM-ESL's panel to enjoy a substantial leap in bandwidth and dynamics without growing larger. For example, The EM-ESL's XStat electrostatic panel features 129 square inches of sound radiating surface on both the front and back and a sensitivity of 91dB into 6 Ohms. The Aerius, well received its day, only had 93 square inches and a sensitivity of 89dB into 4 Ohms.

A unique XStat transducer was developed for the ElectroMotion ESL to reduce the gauge thickness of the electrostatic panel's steel stators. The reduced gauge does not alter the performance characteristics of the panel. However, as a natural byproduct of tighter build tolerances, it does increase the visual transparency of the panel. The EM-ESL's new XStat panel is so visually transparent it nearly vanishes when you're sitting and listening.
Finish Options: Satin Black and High-Gloss Black

CLS XStat Transducer
One of MartinLogan's original breakthroughs, CLS (Curvilinear Line Source) technology, has been an essential ingredient of every electrostatic loudspeaker we've produced and the ElectroMotion ESL is no exception. Proprietary manufacturing methods enable construction of electrostatic panels as cylindrical sections. Their gentle horizontal curvature solves the problem of obtaining good high-frequency dispersion from a large radiating surface without compromising overall sound quality or reliability.

Controlled Dispersion Sound Radiation
Another key attribute of the ElectroMotion ESL is its naturally dipolar radiation pattern. A true dipole, The EM-ESL radiates sound with equal intensity from the front and back of its diaphragm, but the outputs are in opposite phase. As a result, sound waves rippling out toward the sides meet at the speaker's edge and cancel. That and the relatively large size of the ElectroMotion ESL's electrostatic panel cause output at the sides to be very low relative to that of a conventional loudspeaker, which in turn minimizes side-wall reflections that tend to muddle sonic detail and stereo imaging. While the reduction in output to the sides contributes to the astonishing clarity for which electrostats are revered, the energy reflected off the wall behind the speaker opens up and deepens the sound. 

Superb Bass Integration
To seamlessly blend audio output from the high- and mid-frequency electrostatic panel to the low-frequency woofer the ElectroMotion ESL features a proprietary Vojtko topology filter utilizing custom air core coil and low DCR steel laminate inductors, polyester film capacitors in series, and low DF electrolytic capacitors in parallel. 

A precise 8-inch high-excursion, perfectly balanced, audiophile grade, doped fiber cone woofer was custom designed exclusively for The EM-ESL by MartinLogan's in-house engineering team. This woofer precisely optimizes cone suspension and magnetic flux field to produce high levels of bass output and simultaneous precise midrange. The custom woofer's rigid light-weight diaphragm eliminates cone flexure and maximizes response time to achieve remarkably low-distortion approaching that of MartinLogan's award-winning electrostatic panel design.

Easy Connections, Solid Adjustable Footing
Convenient push-style speaker terminals and curved inserts help guide speaker wire effortlessly into place. The rubber end caps on the terminal are also removable for the use of banana plugs instead of bare wire. The EM-ESL is supplied with sturdy, 1/4-20 ETC spikes, which can be used to fine tune vertical wave launch, enhance stability on thick carpets, and create tighter coupling between speaker and floor to provide a tighter and detailed bass performance. Each spike is conveniently covered by removable rubber end caps if you prefer not to use spikes.

Brand Martin Logan
Model ElectroMotion ESL
Speaker Type Electrostatic
Enclosure Type Sealed
Tweeter Type Electrostatic Transducer
Tweeter Size (inches) 8.6 x 34
Woofer Doped-Fiber
Woofer Size (inches) 8
Bi-Amp Terminal Yes
Power Range (watts) 20-300
Frequency Response (Hz) 42-22,000
Speaker Sensitivity (dB) 91
Speaker Impedance (ohms) 6
Available Finishes Gloss Black, Satin Black
Cabinet Finish Composite
Internal Powered Subwoofer No
Weight (lbs) 35.5
Dimensions (H x W x D in inches) 52.1 x 9 x 16.3
Warranty 5 Years

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1
Brand
Martin Logan
Klipsch
Monitor Audio
Dynaudio
Speaker Type
Electrostatic
3-Way Speaker
2.5-Way Speaker
Tweeter Type
Electrostatic Transducer
Tractrix Horn
Gold Dome C-CAM
Soft-Dome
Tweeter Size (Inches)
8.6 x 34
1
1
1.125
Midrange Size (Inches)
1.75
3
Woofer Size (Inches)
8
12
8
5.5
Power Range (Watts)
20-300
10-100
80-250
40-200
Frequency Response (Hz)
42-22,000
48-20,000
27-35,000
40-23,000
Speaker Sensitivity (dB)
91
99
90.5
88
Speaker Impedance (ohms)
6
8
8
4
Dimensions (HxWxD)
52.1 x 9 x 16.3
24 13/16" x 15 1/2" x 13 1/4"
42 11/16" x 12 11/16" x 15 7/16"
36 1/2" x 10 5/8" x 13 1/2"
Weight (lbs)
35.5
45
49.56
34.2
Cabinet Type
Sealed
Rear Ported
Rear Ported
Rear Ported
Sealed
Sealed
Rear Ported
Rear Ported
Rear Ported
Gloss Black, Satin Black
Gloss Black, Satin Black
Satin Black Ash, Natural Cherry, Distressed Oak, Walnut
Black Oak, Natural Walnut, White Satin, Ash, Gloss Black
Gloss Black, Gloss White, Walnut, Blonde
Internal Powered Subwoofer
No
No
Cabinet Finish
Composite
MDF/Wood Veneer
MDF/Lacquer, MDF/Wood Veneer
MDF/Lacquer, MDF/Wood Veneer
BI-Amp Terminal
Yes
Yes
Yes
Warranty
5 Years
10 Years
5 Years
8 Years
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