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Product Description:
High frequency transducer: XStat CLS electrostatic transducer
Low frequency driver : 8" high excursion, high-rigidity doped fiber cone with extended throw drive assembly, non-resonance asymmetrical chamber format; bass reflex
MicroPerf panel is housed within a radical aluminum and composite AirFrame
129 square inches of sound radiating surface on both the front and back
Proprietary Vojtko topology filter utilizing custom air core coil and low DCR steel laminate inductors, polyester film capacitors in series, and low DF electrolytic capacitors in parallel
Recommended amplifier power: 20-300 watts per channel
Products Specifications
High frequency transducer: XStat CLS electrostatic transducer
Low frequency driver : 8" high excursion, high-rigidity doped fiber cone with extended throw drive assembly, non-resonance asymmetrical chamber format; bass reflex
MicroPerf panel is housed within a radical aluminum and composite AirFrame
129 square inches of sound radiating surface on both the front and back
Proprietary Vojtko topology filter utilizing custom air core coil and low DCR steel laminate inductors, polyester film capacitors in series, and low DF electrolytic capacitors in parallel
The Aerius was an amazing speaker in its day and still holds up well, but the MartinLogan team has learned a lot in the last 15 years. I’m still stunned that a company can manufacture a speaker this good for $1,995 in 2011. Granted, an ESL is slightly more finicky than your average pair of cone speakers, but if there’s a more exciting loudspeaker out there at this price, I certainly haven’t heard it. While the year isn’t yet half over, the EM-ESL’s are on our short list for a Product of the Year award.
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Reviewed on 15 Mar, 2023
The Aerius was an amazing speaker in its day and still holds up well, but the MartinLogan team has learned a lot in the last 15 years. I’m still stunned that a company can manufacture a speaker this good for $1,995 in 2011. Granted, an ESL is slightly more finicky than your average pair of cone speakers, but if there’s a more exciting loudspeaker out there at this price, I certainly haven’t heard it. While the year isn’t yet half over, the EM-ESL’s are on our short list for a Product of the Year award.
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