MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL X is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by MartinLogan. It features a 8.6 x 40" curved electrostatic transducer Tweeter and 2 x 8" high-excursion paper cone Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 41-22k Hz and a sensitivity of 91 dB.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the MartinLogan ESL X is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Are you nuts? |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | Good |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)
MartinLogan's ElectroMotion Series of Loudspeakers
ESL X is a member of MartinLogan's ElectroMotion series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
MartinLogan ElectroMotion Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the MartinLogan ESL X Speaker
MartinLogan ESL X has a Frequency response range of 41-22k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 20-400 watts. With a minimum frequency of 41 Hz, ESL X delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available subwoofer options.
Here we have a comparison of how ESL X's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Impedance and Sensitivity
MartinLogan ESL X's nominal impedance level is
6 ohms and has a sensitivity of
91 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 6 Ohms makes the MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL X a relatively difficult to drive speaker compared to more frequently found 8 ohms speakers from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
91dB of the MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL X is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes ESL X an easy to drive from Sensitivity perspective. If you are planning to power your speaker with a Tube amp which are generally very low power, the MartinLogan ESL X will be a good choice.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the MartinLogan ESL X:
Input Type
ESL X has Binding post type connectors and lets bi-amping/bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can enhance the overall transparency of your loudspeakers by using separate speaker wires for the low and high-frequency drivers from a single amplifier. Bi-amping, on the other hand, involves using separate amplifiers for the high and low-frequency drivers, potentially resulting in a greater dynamic range and reduced distortion.
MartinLogan ESL X External Dimensions and Weight
MartinLogan ESL X has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 59-1/4 x 9-7/16 x 20-3/4inch (1505.0 x 240.0 x 528.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of MartinLogan ESL X is approximately 1267.2cm2 / 196.4inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of MartinLogan ESL X, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
MartinLogan ESL X Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the MartinLogan ESL X virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a media center to get a better idea about the size.
MartinLogan ESL X Floor-standing Speaker next to a Media Stand
WeightThe MartinLogan ESL X weighs 23.64kg / 52lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how ESL X's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Cabinet type and Materials
MartinLogan ESL X has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet and a Composite finish. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Speaker Feet
MartinLogan ESL X comes with
4 Pre-installed feet which you can use to secure your loudspeaker on the surface that you are putting on. It is always recommended to use some kind of feet under all types of speakers. Besides limiting the movement of the speakers, it also compensates for non-flat surfaces and limits the contact surface area of the speaker. Rubber based feet also help isolating the vibrations within certain frequency ranges.
Available colors
MartinLogan ESL X is available in Black.
Does the MartinLogan ESL X come with a Grille?
ESL X comes with grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
What's in the Box of MartinLogan ESL X?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of ESL X:
Floor-standing hybrid electrostatic loudspeakerAC power adapter (w/ attached 10-feet DC cord)Cloth grille (installed)4 Pre-installed feetUsers Manual (En/Fr)Product Registration Card
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL X.
Warranty
5 Yrs w/ Registration of parts warranty and 5 Yrs w/ Registration of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.
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