Keep guests dancing to the music with this MartinLogan Classic electrostatic loudspeaker set. The XStat CLS transducers have slight horizontal bends that help distribute the sound evenly throughout the room, creating an ideal listening environment. Dual 8-inch laser-engineered aluminum cone woofers on these MartinLogan Classic electrostatic loudspeakers provide powerful bass output with minimal distortion.
Q: What is the speaker's sensitivity?
A: The sensitivity of the MartinLogan Classic ESL 9 floorstanding speaker is 90 decibels.
Q: What is the minimum frequency response of the speaker?
A: The minimum frequency response of the speaker is 34 hertz.
Q: What is the weight and dimensions of the speaker?
A: The product weighs 78 pounds. It is 59.8 inches high, 25.4 inches deep, and 10.4 inches wide.
Q: Does this speaker need its own separate AC power or just power from an amplifier?
A: Hello. Thank you for your question and for your interest in our products. The speaker needs to be powered with an AC adaptor and needs to be powered with an amp/AV receiver. The AC power supply is used to charge the electrostatic panel, but it still needs power from the amp/AV receiver. We hope this helps and please let us know if you have any other questions. Thank you for your support, and we hope you have a wonderful day.
Q: Are these speakers electrostatic
A: Thank you for your question, and we hope all is well. Yes, this model is an electrostatic speaker using advanced MicroPerf stator technology, which allows for almost twice the exposed electrostatic diaphragm surface as a traditional electrostatic panel of the same size. The Classic ESL 9 is also part of our Masterpiece series using our new ultra-rigid AirFrame Blade design, which enhances imaging, low-level sonic detail, accuracy, and speaker efficiency. We hope this helps and thank you for your interest in our products.

Keep guests dancing to the music with this MartinLogan Classic electrostatic loudspeaker set. The XStat CLS transducers have slight horizontal bends that help distribute the sound evenly throughout the room, creating an ideal listening environment. Dual 8-inch laser-engineered aluminum cone woofers on these MartinLogan Classic electrostatic loudspeakers provide powerful bass output with minimal distortion.

Enjoy brilliant audio with this floor speaker that features an 8" high-excursion, doped fiber woofer cone for booming lows and a 34" Xstat Curvilinear Line Source (CLS) electrostatic transducer with 292 sq. in. of radiating surface for amazing sound.

The 4th generation Motion XT Series ushers in a new era of design and aesthetics for MartinLogan. The three modern, yet timeless, colorways can compliment any room while being a focal point if so desired. Motion XT evokes a unique look and sound, pairing high-performance woofers with exclusive Folded Motion Tweeter technology, a staple of MartinLogan products. The Motion Waveguide enhances the Controlled Dispersion of the Gen2 Folded Motion XT Tweeter to a high precision 45°(Vertical) by 90°(Horizontal) to accommodate a wide range of seating while reducing performance robbing floor and ceiling reflections within the environment.

MartinLogan Foundation Series products redefine affordability by incorporating many of MartinLogan's renowned high-performance technologies at accessible prices. Leveraging 40 years of design and engineering prowess and offering MartinLogan’s renowned thin-film performance, Motion Foundation is a gateway into the world of true hi-fi sound. With a choice of 5 different models in 3 different finishes, Motion Foundation speakers are an ideal foundation for building a high performance Stereo or Surround sound system. Bringing high end performance to a wider audience, Motion Foundation offers incredible immersion for all your favorite content. Motion Foundation speakers feature the incredible performance of the Gen2 FMT S, bringing much of the same performance found in our/their larger siblings, in a more compact and affordable package. This high-performance tweeter is paired with a custom Folded Motion Waveguide offering consistent, smooth, and controlled sound across the listening space delivering incredible performance in every seat while also reducing some of the harmful effects of room acoustics. Rounding out the sound are specially designed aluminum woofers for both the midrange and bass drivers offering robust and detailed performance across the board. Motion Foundation models are available in 3 elegant finishes to compliment any decor: Black, Satin White, and Walnut.
| Pros for MartinLogan - Classic Dual 8" Passive 2-Way Floor Speaker (Each) - Walnut | |||
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| There were no pros for this product— | Sound Quality, Bass, Design, Appearance, Imaging | Sound Quality, Bass, Design | Sound Quality, Price |
| Cons for MartinLogan - Classic Dual 8" Passive 2-Way Floor Speaker (Each) - Walnut | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | Size | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— |
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Worth every penny. I almost feel lime these soeakers hot notes I cant even hear. Theh look so cool. Its almost like a wall of sound coming at you.
This review is from MartinLogan - Classic Dual 8" Passive 2-Way Floor Speaker (Each) - Gloss Black
Posted by Excellent
All I can say is that wow these speakers had blown my mind away, they are very fast, articulate, very true to the system that is feeding them, they can play all kind of music with no problem, highly recommend.
This review is from MartinLogan - Classic Dual 8" Passive 2-Way Floor Speaker (Each) - Gloss Black
Posted by josgom