MartinLogan - ElectroMotion ESL 8" Floor Speaker (Each) - Black
User rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars with 102 reviews.
4.9(102 Reviews)- 2 Expert Reviews
- 3 Answered Questions
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Description
Features
Handles 200W peak power
For robust and controlled audio that is crisp and clear.
8" high-excursion, high-rigidity, doped fiber and paper woofer cone
Features an extended throw driver assembly and asymmetrical chamber format to deliver amazing lows.
34" Xstat Curvilinear Line Source (CLS) electrostatic transducer
With 292 sq. in. radiating surface for brilliant audio. Controlled dispersion sound radiation minimizes side-wall reflections.
AirFrame technology
Rigidifies the electrostatic panel without interfering sound radiation and provides electrical and acoustical isolation to eliminate intermodulated distortion caused by vibration and resonance.
Vojtko topology crossover
Uses a custom air core coil and low DCR steel laminate inductors, polyester film capacitors in series and low DF electrolytic capacitors in parallel.
Energy transfer coupler spikes
Can be used to fine-tune vertical wave launch, improve stability on thick carpets and create tight coupling between the speaker and floor for detailed bass.
Push-style speaker terminals
With curved inserts for an easy connection. Rubber end caps allow for the use of banana plugs instead of bare wire.
42Hz - 22kHz frequency response
For faithful sound reproduction.
91dB sensitivity
For powerful sound.
6 ohms impedance
Conducts power through the speakers.
What's Included
- Power cord
- Energy transfer coupler spikes
- Owner's manual
- MartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL 8" Floor Speaker (1 speaker)
Key Specs
- Speaker TypeFloorstanding
- RMS Power150 watts
- WirelessNo
- Input(s)Binding post
General
- Product NameElectroMotion ESL 8" Floor Speaker (Each)
- BrandMartinLogan
- Model NumberEMESLD
- ColorBlack
- Color CategoryBlack
Audio
- Speaker TypeFloorstanding
- Enclosure TypePorted
- RMS Power150 watts
- Peak Power Handling300 watts
- Impedance6 ohms
- Minimum Frequency Response42 hertz
- Maximum Frequency Response22 kilohertz
- Sensitivity91 decibels
- Number Of Speakers1
- Number Of Tweeters Included1
- Tweeter Size34 inches
- Number Of Midranges Included0
- Number of Drivers Included2
- Number Of Woofers Included1
- Woofer Size8 inches
Connectivity
- WirelessNo
- Wireless Multi-Room AudioNo
- Input(s)Binding post
- Headphone JackNo
Feature
- App-ControlledNo
- Indoor Or Outdoor UseIndoor
Dimension
- Product Height11.9 inches
- Product Width9 inches
- Product Depth16.3 inches
- Product Weight35.5 pounds
Material
- Tweeter MaterialOther
- Driver MaterialOther
- Woofer MaterialPaper
Included
- Cable(s) IncludedPower
- Speaker Wire IncludedNo
Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR CertifiedNo
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts5 years
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor5 years
Other
- UPC877929006150
Customer reviews
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 102 reviews
(102 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.6
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.9
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
Expert reviews
See all expert reviews(2)Rating 4 out of 5 stars with 2 reviews
Features
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:SpaceRated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfection exemplified
||Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.The Sony TV speaker is fine, but there's too much side-wall interference. These MartinLogan speakers fill the room much better and without any need for a surround sound setup. In fact, with the Marantz driving them, it’s powerful to deliver music (or dialog) throughout the house without any noise interference or muffled sounds. I almost went with horn-style towers, but the high-to-low separation these radiate convinced me it was worth the few extra $$.
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Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Design, Sound qualityRated 5 out of 5 stars
Happy Purchase
||Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.I really cannot say enough about the Electrostats. They have the most beautiful sound. You will definitely hear things you've never heard in both music and movies.
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Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
excellence at a great price
||Posted .Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.So far I'm enjoying the clear and enveloping sounds of this speaker. For now I've only had it playing with a Martin Logan ESL center channel. The other speaker had delivery issues. And so it goes. Stereo will be awesome! Make sure to connect it with excellent cables, I noticed a great difference. Paired with a 10" sub, smooth lows.
Features
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Highs, Sound quality, Space
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great all-purpose speaker for a large room
Posted .These speakers are easy to drive, have a fantastic sound and great imaging. They are easy to drive and once positioned correctly, are easy to listen to. One thing to watch out for in placement is that they produce sound from both the front and the rear of the film, so ideally you would want similar surfaces behind both of them. I didn't so getting them placed properly took a bit more time due to time effects from one speaker getting the reflection from the wall behind it while the other speaker had no wall behind it. It took some toe-in and some experimentation with distance to the wall to get around this. Once they are set up though, they sound fantastic. They sound especially great with well-recorded orchestral music - especially brass. They also sound fantastic with vocals and piano. And then they sound great with contemporary as well. There's really no music I've found that these don't reproduce well. Some reviewers have stated these to be a bit bright -- I would say it depends a lot on your amplifier. For example, at first I had them powered by a Bryston B60 (60WPC). This amplifier had plenty of power to drive them, but I found output in the mid to high range was a bit harsh, but the lower end was extremely tight and present. The harshness at the high end went away to some extent with time, but never fully relaxed. I then tried them with my Classe CAP-150 (150WPC). The result was a much smoother sound through the mids and high, but the lows were a bit too relaxed. Finally, I hooked them up to my Classe CAP-2100 and that's how it's remained. The highs are smooth, clear, and crisp -- without being fatiguing on the ears -- and the lows are punchy, precise, and accurate. Most people probably don't have those amps sitting in their closets (luckily my wife hasn't sold them on me yet), so I would suggest auditioning in person and making a decision on an amp and speaker combination together. I would definitely recommend a sizeable subwoofer for this in a large room. Since these speakers are very efficient, they put out a lot of sound with even modest amplification (even at 60W). The lows drop off at around 50Hz in my room, so the sub really helps take the sound to full range. The only real downside I see with these speakers -- and it's minor -- is that the terminals don't allow for tight attachment of spade connectors. I plan to contact the manufacturer to see if they offer a binding post upgrade.
I would recommend this to a friend Features
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
MartinLogan speakers
||Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Outstanding speaker and outstanding service. The speakers arrived early, were in excellent condition and work beautifully. Everyone was extremely helpful when it came to loading them. Great service. Thank you very much. Paul .
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Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Martin Logan speakers
||Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Excellent product worth every penny, if looking for great sound and performance don’t look no further!!!!
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Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Better than I imagined!
||Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.The first high end audio system I listened to was McIntosh tube amplifiers with AR speakers about 1970. I soon had my own McIntosh solid state amplifiers with KLH 9 full range electrostatic speakers. If you read the history of Martin Logan the KLH 9 is mentioned. Electrostatic speakers once enjoyed, set a standard that must be met. As my space is shrinking these new Martin Logan’s are replacing an older and larger pair of SL-3’s. After carefully listening to these new ones, I am well satisfied. Bravo!
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Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent!
||Posted .I've had many speakers through the years. Anywhere from the college dorm Cerwin Vega w/ 15" woofers to M&K S150s that were used to mix the Star Wars movies. I purchased the ESLs after moving to NYC. I have a small apartment in a huge complex, so knew I wanted speakers that were crystal clear even at low volumes. I must say, I am impressed! The ESLs brought out details I've never heard before in music, and they're excellent for movies as well. Excellent purchase all the way around!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rating 4 out of 5 stars with 2 reviews
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Full Review
Q: QuestionDo I have to plug these in to a power source?
Asked by Jeffrey.
- A:Answer Yes, these speakers each need to be plugged into a power source. I love these for music and for movies and placement was actually more forgiving than other speakers I have tried. The only weak point so far is voices during movies. They are ok. Most towers benefit from a center channel speaker and these are in that group. Musically though, these have air and space and clarity. These are keepers in my house.
Answered by TonyP
Q: QuestionHow much amp power is needed to adequately drive these at a reasonable level? I have a 40watt tube audio amp and I have to max the volume in order to get a minimal sound from these.
Asked by Ryan.
- A:Answer This has always been confusing, at least for me. I running a Sony receiver at 100 watts per channel. Seldom exceeding 45 on the led. On the other hand I’ve had vintage amps running 30 to 40 watts per channel giving all the power I could ever need, without any stress. I’d say you’re fine with that “sweet” tube amp.
Answered by Ptoosh
Q: QuestionIs this speaker on display in stereo room at Salinas or Marina CA locations to hear it in person?
Asked by Rob.
- A:Answer Last I checked they did not have then on display at either location. You will most likely find then in a Bestbuy with a magnolia center.
Answered by Paul
Q: QuestionAnyone know how to alleviate the " big mouth " center fill?
Asked by 7308PQ.
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