{"product_id":"martinlogan-electromotion-esl-electrostatic-speakers","title":"MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL Electrostatic Speakers | The Grid","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL Electrostatic Loudspeakers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a hybrid electrostatic floorstanding loudspeaker combining a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34 × 8.6-inch XStat CLS electrostatic panel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8-inch high-excursion woofer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. With \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e292 square inches of electrostatic radiating area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 91 dB sensitivity, and bass response extending to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e42 Hz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the ElectroMotion ESL delivers MartinLogan's signature electrostatic architecture in a slim, approachable design for high-end two-channel audio and home theater. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.martinlogan.com\/en\/product\/electromotion-esl?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eMartinLogan, Ltd.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34-Inch XStat CLS Electrostatic Panel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ElectroMotion ESL uses MartinLogan's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXStat Curvilinear Line Source (CLS) electrostatic transducer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to reproduce frequencies above the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500 Hz crossover point\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe panel measures \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34 inches high × 8.6 inches wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and provides \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e292 square inches of radiating area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its extremely low-mass diaphragm replaces conventional midrange and tweeter drivers, while CLS curvature creates \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30° horizontal dispersion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for a broader listening area. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.martinlogan.com\/en\/product\/electromotion-esl?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eMartinLogan, Ltd.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicroPerf \u0026amp; AirFrame Technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartinLogan's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicroPerf stator design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e increases the amount of exposed diaphragm surface without increasing panel size. The ElectroMotion ESL also uses a reduced-gauge XStat stator designed to improve visual transparency while maintaining panel performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe panel is mounted in MartinLogan's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealuminum and composite AirFrame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, increasing rigidity while minimizing obstruction of the electrostatic diaphragm and its dipole radiation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.martinlogan.com\/en\/product\/electromotion-esl?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eMartinLogan, Ltd.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControlled Dipole Radiation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe XStat panel is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etrue dipole radiator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, producing equal but opposite-phase output from its front and rear surfaces. Acoustic output largely cancels at the sides of the panel, reducing side-wall reflections that can interfere with imaging and low-level detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRear radiation interacts with the wall behind the speaker to contribute depth and spatial information, making speaker placement and toe-in important parts of achieving the ElectroMotion ESL's full performance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.martinlogan.com\/en\/product\/electromotion-esl?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eMartinLogan, Ltd.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8-Inch High-Excursion Woofer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow frequencies are reproduced by a custom \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8-inch high-excursion, high-rigidity paper-cone woofer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with an extended-throw motor assembly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe driver operates in a non-resonant asymmetrical \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebass-reflex enclosure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and integrates with the electrostatic panel at 500 Hz. The complete loudspeaker has a manufacturer-specified frequency response of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e42 Hz–22 kHz ±3 dB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.martinlogan.com\/en\/product\/electromotion-esl?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eMartinLogan, Ltd.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVojtko Crossover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartinLogan's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVojtko topology crossover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e integrates the dynamic woofer with the electrostatic panel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe passive network uses a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecustom-wound audio transformer, air-core coils, large steel-laminate inductors, polyester capacitors, and low-DF electrolytic capacitors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing the specialized crossover architecture required to combine dynamic and electrostatic transducers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.martinlogan.com\/en\/product\/electromotion-esl?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eMartinLogan, Ltd.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmplifier Matching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ElectroMotion ESL offers relatively high \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e91 dB sensitivity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but its electrostatic panel presents a more complex load than a conventional dynamic loudspeaker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNominal impedance is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 ohms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, falling to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.6 ohms at 20 kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. MartinLogan recommends \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20–300 watts per channel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and specifies compatibility with amplifiers rated for 4-, 6-, or 8-ohm loudspeakers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.martinlogan.com\/en\/product\/electromotion-esl?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eMartinLogan, Ltd.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe low high-frequency impedance makes amplifier stability important. Proper amplifier matching can have a significant effect on dynamics, tonal balance, and control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectroMotion Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHybrid Electrostatic Floorstanding Loudspeaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e42 Hz–22 kHz ±3 dB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectrostatic Transducer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXStat CLS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePanel Dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34 × 8.6 in \/ 86 × 22 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRadiating Area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e292 in² \/ 1,892 cm²\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHorizontal Dispersion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30°\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVertical Dispersion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34\" line source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBass Driver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 × 8 in \/ 20.3 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWoofer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-excursion, high-rigidity paper cone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnclosure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBass reflex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrossover Frequency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500 Hz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e91 dB \/ 2.83 V \/ 1 m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNominal Impedance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 Ω\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImpedance at 20 kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.6 Ω\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Amplification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20–300 W\/channel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrossover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVojtko topology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrossover Components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom transformer, air-core coils, steel-laminate inductors, polyester and low-DF electrolytic capacitors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePush-style terminals with banana jacks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjustable 3\/8-16 ETC spikes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e52.1 × 9 × 16.3 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e35.5 lb \/ 16.1 kg each\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL at The Grid HiFi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Grid HiFi in Houston specializes in MartinLogan electrostatic loudspeakers and complete high-end two-channel systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ElectroMotion ESL is an excellent entry into full-size MartinLogan electrostatic sound, but its performance still depends heavily on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eamplifier matching, distance from the front wall, toe-in, listening position, and bass integration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The Grid can optimize the complete system around the loudspeakers, including amplification, analog and digital sources, subwoofers, cabling, power, and final setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsidering the MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL? Call The Grid HiFi at (713) 218-8120 to arrange your private consultation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MartinLogan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55166049878353,"sku":null,"price":2799.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/7178\/0945\/files\/5425949782_69eddf442f_b_1.jpg?v=1791050764","url":"https:\/\/gridhifi.com\/products\/martinlogan-electromotion-esl-electrostatic-speakers","provider":"The Grid","version":"1.0","type":"link"}