Most MartinLogan ESL owners will recognise the importance of panel care and panel protection. My house and room is always clean (a few women have described it as OCD clean). I have installed double patio door & window blinds with a dedicated light diffuser blind. I also recently added a UV blocking film to the patio glass and I regularly clean the panels with a dedicated panel vacuum cleaner tool.

My first thoughts were to ask my mother to sew together a material of my choice, but Alzheimer's disease has robbed her of the ability to use her long cherished sewing machine.

These custom made covers were provided by Coversall. I previously used Coversall to make covers for my outdoor furniture (their speciality). I did consider designing a cover for the entire speaker, however, considering factors such as ease of manipulation during fitting & removal over the entire ‘L’ shape & my tight budget, I opted for the simpler ‘panel only cover.’ Other options such as motif, or logo images can be added (at an extra cost). My design is basic with added zip along one side for ease of fitting and removal. Total cost for the pair of covers coming in at a reasonable £68.59 including delivery.

I am relatively content with the industrial leather – rubbery feel finished results. At present the covers do resemble the hind quarters of an elephant, however, I am sure the wrinkles will smooth out over time.

Robin Francis
© Michael Valentine Studio
August 2026

Original MartinLogan supplied soft cover

Coversall custom made panel cover

Coversall label (cut it off, or just tuck it in)?

Added zip along one side for ease of fitting and removal.
The clasp at the bottom is not used.
(Only clipped into place for photo neatness purposes)!

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