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Angeboten wird „ESL 13A“ von Martin Logan als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Standlautsprecher“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 1362448870 endet am 16.09.2026 um 22:51 Uhr.
This €11,900 asking price is a strong deal for the Martin Logan Expression ESL 13A, sitting well below the 25th percentile of €1,771 from your database and far under the €21,399–€23,800 new retail range seen in current listings. Even against the 75th percentile of €4,397, this listing is aggressively priced, making it an exceptional bargain for a hybrid electrostatic floorstander that’s now a generation older but still revered for its clarity and speed.
The ESL 13A remains a favorite among enthusiasts for its hybrid design—electrostatic panel for mid/highs and dynamic bass drivers—delivering airy, detailed sound with minimal breakup. With no replacement model that matches its exact character, this is a rare opportunity to own a top-tier Martin Logan at a fraction of original cost, especially if it’s in original-owner condition with full accessories. At this price, it’s a clear buying opportunity, not a risk.
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MartinLogan emerged in the late 1970s from Lawrence, Kansas, when Gayle Martin Sanders and Ron Logan Sutherland, sharing a passion for electrostatic loudspeakers, united their engineering and design expertise. The duo, whose middle names inspired the brand, unveiled their breakthrough at the 1983 CES with the Monolith—the world's first practical hybrid electrostatic speaker, blending a curved panel for mids and highs with a dynamic woofer for bass. This American innovation addressed longstanding electrostatic limitations like fragility and poor low-end response, propelling the company from a high-end audio store collaboration to a dedicated manufacturing powerhouse.
The brand specializes in electrostatic and hybrid speakers, from flagship floorstanders like the CLX and Summit X to more accessible Motion Series designs, alongside complementary powered subwoofers and select electronics. Their proprietary thin-film transducers, advanced panel assembly, and room-optimized engineering define a lineup that prioritizes transparency and precision over conventional dynamic drivers, eschewing amplifiers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables.
Positioned firmly in the high-end market, MartinLogan commands respect among discerning audiophiles for its unwavering commitment to electrostatic purity, delivering ethereal soundstaging and timbral accuracy that make cabinets vanish. Now part of the PML group alongside Paradigm and Anthem, it blends Kansas heritage with rigorous innovation, appealing to buyers seeking reference-level realism in home audio and theater systems.
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