MartinLogan Expression ESL 13A is a 2-way Powered Dipole Floor-standing speaker by MartinLogan. It was released in 2021. Expression ESL 13A's built-in amplifier provides 300-watt RMS. The built-in power amplifier saves space & eliminates the need to connect MartinLogan Expression ESL 13A to a stereo receiver or external power amp. It features a Electrostatic Tweeter and 2 x 10" Aluminium Woofer.
A hybrid floorstander: the curved XStat CLS electrostatic panel above the crossover and 2 x 10 inch woofers below it. 91 dB sensitive, 4 ohms, 20-600 W recommended, 24 Hz to 23 kHz, with 2 x 300 W of built-in Class D amplification on the bass. Masterpiece is MartinLogan's electrostatic flagship line: a curved XStat CLS panel for everything above the crossover, and powered, DSP-corrected cone woofers below it.
The speaker has a frequency range of 24-23k Hz and a sensitivity of 91 dB. MartinLogan Expression ESL 13A has an MSRP of 18000$ per pair.
MartinLogan's Masterpiece Series of Loudspeakers
Expression ESL 13A is a member of MartinLogan's Masterpiece series of Powered speakers. The Masterpiece range are MartinLogan's flagship electrostatic speakers, with large curved electrostatic panels. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
MartinLogan Masterpiece Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the MartinLogan Expression ESL 13A Speaker
MartinLogan Expression ESL 13A has a Frequency response range of 24-23k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 20-600 watts. With a minimum frequency of 24 Hz, Expression ESL 13A 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 Expression ESL 13A's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
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High Frequency
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Crossover frequency of the MartinLogan Expression ESL 13A?
The Crossover frequency of the Expression ESL 13A is set to 300Hz. This is the threshold frequency where the higher frequency signals over this level are sent to the tweeter and the lower-frequency signals are sent to the woofer by the crossover component.
Inputs and Outputs
- USB Port:
- Subwoofer Output
- Digital Input:
- HDMI Input:
- Headphone Jack:
- Ethernet Port
MartinLogan Expression ESL 13A External Dimensions and Weight
MartinLogan Expression ESL 13A has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 61-7/16 x 13-3/8 x 27-1/2inch (1561.0 x 339.0 x 699.0mm ).
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 Expression ESL 13A is approximately 2369.6cm2 / 367.3inch2.
WeightThe MartinLogan Expression ESL 13A weighs 46.80kg / 103lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Expression ESL 13A's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
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Cabinet type and Materials
MartinLogan Expression ESL 13A has a
Dipole type cabinet.
Does the MartinLogan Expression ESL 13A come with a Grille?
Expression ESL 13A 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.
Recommended Accessories
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Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the MartinLogan Expression ESL 13A speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for MartinLogan Expression ESL 13A