{"product_id":"martinlogan-electromotion-esl-x-electrostatic-speakers-the-grid","title":"MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL X Electrostatic Speakers | The Grid","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL X Electrostatic Loudspeakers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL X\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the flagship floorstanding loudspeaker in the ElectroMotion Series, combining a large \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40 × 8.6-inch XStat CLS electrostatic panel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with dual \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8-inch high-excursion woofers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. With 344 square inches of electrostatic radiating area, 41 Hz bass extension, 91 dB sensitivity, and increased power handling, the ESL X brings much of MartinLogan's larger electrostatic architecture into a more accessible high-performance design. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.martinlogan.com\/en\/product\/electromotion-esl-x?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eMartinLogan, Ltd.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40-Inch XStat CLS Electrostatic Panel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ElectroMotion ESL X uses MartinLogan's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXStat Curvilinear Line Source (CLS) electrostatic transducer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, measuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40 inches high × 8.6 inches wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e344 square inches of radiating area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe extremely lightweight electrostatic diaphragm reproduces frequencies above the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e400 Hz crossover point\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, eliminating the need for conventional midrange and tweeter drivers. MartinLogan's CLS curvature provides \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30° horizontal dispersion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, addressing the narrow high-frequency dispersion inherent to a large flat electrostatic panel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.martinlogan.com\/en\/product\/electromotion-esl-x?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eMartinLogan, Ltd.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicroPerf XStat \u0026amp; AirFrame Technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartinLogan developed a thinner-gauge XStat stator specifically for the ElectroMotion Series, increasing the panel's visual transparency while maintaining its electrostatic performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe panel is supported by MartinLogan's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAirFrame architecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which combines aluminum and composite materials to increase structural rigidity without obstructing the active diaphragm or interfering with its dipole radiation pattern. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.martinlogan.com\/en\/product\/electromotion-esl-x?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eMartinLogan, Ltd.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrue Dipole Radiation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ElectroMotion ESL X's electrostatic panel radiates from both its front and rear surfaces, with the two outputs operating in opposite phase. At the sides of the panel, these wavefronts largely cancel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edipole radiation pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reduces energy directed toward the side walls, helping minimize early reflections that can compromise stereo imaging and low-level detail. Rear radiation contributes reflected energy from behind the loudspeaker, making placement and distance from the front wall important parts of system setup. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.martinlogan.com\/en\/product\/electromotion-esl-x?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eMartinLogan, Ltd.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual 8-Inch High-Excursion Woofers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBass is handled by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo 8-inch high-excursion, high-rigidity paper-cone woofers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e housed in a non-resonant asymmetrical bass-reflex enclosure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dual-woofer system provides greater low-frequency output and power handling than the standard ElectroMotion ESL while integrating with the electrostatic panel at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e400 Hz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. System frequency response is specified at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e41 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-x?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\u003eA proprietary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVojtko topology crossover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e integrates the dynamic bass system with the XStat 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—component technologies derived from MartinLogan's more expensive electrostatic loudspeakers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.martinlogan.com\/en\/product\/electromotion-esl-x?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eMartinLogan, Ltd.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBi-Wire Connections \u0026amp; Adjustable ETC Spikes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-way bi-wire tool-less binding posts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provide separate connection capability for the electrostatic and woofer sections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartinLogan also supplies adjustable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\/8-16 ETC spikes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing the speaker's vertical launch angle to be fine-tuned while improving stability and floor coupling. Removable rubber caps allow the feet to be used on hard flooring. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.martinlogan.com\/en\/product\/electromotion-esl-x?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 X combines relatively high \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e91 dB sensitivity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with the unusual electrical characteristics of an electrostatic transducer.\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 amplification from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20–400 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-x?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eMartinLogan, Ltd.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1.6-ohm high-frequency impedance makes amplifier stability and current capability important considerations despite the speaker's high sensitivity.\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 X\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\u003e41 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\u003e40 × 8.6 in \/ 102 × 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\u003e344 in² \/ 2,244 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\u003e40 in \/ 101.6 cm line source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBass Drivers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 × 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 Type\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\u003eAsymmetrical bass 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\u003e400 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\u003e20–400 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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom 5-way bi-wire tool-less binding posts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e59.2 in \/ 150.3 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9.4 in \/ 23.8 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20.7 in \/ 52.6 cm\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\u003e52 lb \/ 23.6 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 X 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 audio systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ElectroMotion ESL X's large dipole panel, dual-woofer architecture, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.6-ohm high-frequency impedance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e make amplifier matching and room placement important. 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