We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery. Audiophile performance without an audiophile price. Rigid structured dust cap to reduce cone breakup modes. Ml motion 35xt vs kef ls50 ref 5s were in a small room and i felt they overpowered the room. This speaker can be installed on walls or tabletops, either horizontally or. If you really want the sound of martin logans electrostats, but want something in a smaller form factor, then look no further, go out and buy a. So before the nay sayers start chiming in i at least tried listening to the speaker the right way. The listening room is a small 12x12x8, not perfectly square. Seems to me that the ml lx16 should win hands down against these in. Martinlogan motion owners thread page 20 avs forum home. Martin logan motion 15 the minimonitor occupies a very particular and longstanding place in the affections of anglophone audiophiles. Being recorded on a phone and played back through your speakers doesnt do any justice.
Sometimes you get what you pay for and sometimes you get more than you pay for. Ls35a built from a kit, kef 101, proac ebt, linn kan, pyramid met 7, focal 705v, to name a few. For about 4500, i can get the r300s, r200c and the r400b sub and hell throw in a pair of custom design fs104 stands. It can handle 20 to w of power and is equipped with a 0. They have a unique shape to make tightening them down by hand a little nicer than traditional fiveway binding posts. It appears that these have been discontinued by martin logan, so prices of left over stock at stores are getting down to a range. My main source is bluesound node 2, the amp is nad d 3020 and i have nht super 8, sealed sub. Was going to pair with motion 15, but then i started seeing the lx16. It is very fitting that martinlogan would choose to use the folded motion tweeter because they are. Its cabinet slopes down slightly toward the rear, as if to make room for the prominent drivers on the front baffle. Add to cart add to cart add to cart add to cart customer rating. Martinlogan motion 35xt bookshelf speaker gloss black. Martin logan seems to have hit a nice balance with the lx16s, the first speakers of their kind from martin logan, there is a lot to like here.
Martin logans folded motion tweeter is a special diaphragm that handles the high frequency notes that then crosses over to traditional woofers. Martinlogan is based in lawrence, kansas, and its motion line of loudspeakers is made in china. Martin logan lx16 anyone heard these rhyme acoustics nuscale 216 at madisound. My question is are the martin logan motions considered an upgrade over my. I set up the shipping box and put the speaker up right and tested that way. Ls35a built from a kit, kef 101, proac ebt, linn kan, pyramid met 7,worfedale diamond 10. The motion vision sound bar offers quite a few notable features, but martin logans real signature stamp on this product is the inclusion of three of its folded motion tweeters. If we are going to get more people excited about the world of hifi, this is definitely what we need a lot more of. Even under the less than ideal show conditions, these standmounted compacts were engaging, rocksolid performers. Ive been a dipole speaker enthusiast for many years. Its a us manufacturer best known for its highend hybrid electrostatic speakers. Each speaker is wrapped in a thick wood cabinet and styled with a handrubbed, highgloss piano black or. Fantastic audio quality especially at higher volumes.
Motion 8 center, motion 4 fronts, motion 2 rears, dynamo 5000 subwoofer yamamha rx series receiver with 100w per channel. Martin logan motion 4 has anyone had any experience with these speakers. Seems silly to get the 15s if the lx16 are identical but 40% cheaper. Are they really identical hardware, absent the cabinet design. Martinlogan motion 35xt loudspeaker the absolute sound. However, and heres why id recommend the motion 8, it sounds as good as the nht while being significantly lower in weight and depth. Currently i have a pair of lx16 and they are by far the best speakers i ever had and i had a few. Martinlogan is known for making hybridelectrostatic loudspeakers. I currently am able to return the motion 40s and grab the sierra towers. Hello, i currently own the motion 40s from martin logan and was curious if anyone has compared these two speakers before or could give some insight on which would have better sq. New martinlogan motion 15 in premium high gloss finishes. Today we are going to compare the martinlogan motion 60xt, motion 40, and motion 20. Martin logan motion 35xti bookshelf speaker each gloss black.
Martinlogan recommends powering the 4ohm motion 4i with. Martin logan claims to have taken the technology behind a typical air motion tweeter, which until recently has been uncommon in speakers, and improved it. Shop martinlogan motion lx16 514 passive 2way bookshelf speaker each gloss black at best buy. Merlin tsmmxr monitor the merlins are aptly named as they vanish from the room when set up correctly. Consider that the martinlogan motion 40 is in a competitive price point. Why not put a couple extra bucks in and get some lx16s for the fronts and. These new speakers feature rounded edges, a gently tapered top, and luscious highgloss finishes. Martin logan motion 6i two way center channel speaker. Martin logans motion lx16 bookshelf speakers distill the companys signature technology down to a more compact, affordable package that still delivers big sound. Martin logans motion lx16 bookshelf speakers distill the companys. I finally decided to replace an old center channel and wanted to stay with ml. Martinlogan motion series floorstanding speaker comparison.
Enjoy versatile placement options with the martinlogan motion 6i twoway speaker. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. I am very happy to award martinlogan one of our exceptional value awards for 2010. Hidden discretely underneath the grille, the drivers are held securely in place by a solid, blacka. Martinlogan motion fx surround speaker audio advice. Our virginiabased experts can help you find the best gear. I currently own all martin logan speakers motion 2, 4 and dynamo sub purchased over 10 yrs.
For the motion lx16, martinlogans signature perforated steel grille appears to float in front of the solidly constructed 3 4 inch thick mdf cabinets. Martinlogan motion lx16 speaker sign in to comment. The ls35a, the sl6, the ae1, the 805 and a host of other diminutive standmounts demonstrate the enduring appeal of the format. Right now i have motion 4s for left and right front speakers and an motion 8 for the center. For the motion lx16, martinlogans signature perforated steel grille appears to float in front of the solidly constructed 34inch thick mdf cabinets. The martinlogan motion 60xt is rated as a 4 ohm speaker and the measurements confirm that. Martinlogan motion lx16 514 passive 2way bookshelf.
The high frequency clarity at all levels is superior to any similarly priced systems i have ever heard. Hidden discretely underneath the grille, the drivers are held securely in place by a solid, blackanodized brushed aluminum baffle. The motion 6i features a 120 hz to 25 khz frequency response and connects via a pair of pushstyle binding posts. I think an experienced listener would be shocked at how good a 250 dollar motion 4 stood against the totem pair.
Martinlogan motion 8 center channel speaker audioholics. Im mostly interested if these would work as a desktop 2. The motion 15 is in my listening room partly because ive wanted to hear it ever since i first saw it about a year ago, and partly because i mistakenly ordered it for our massive clash of the minispeakers test. Martinlogan made its first big splash at the 1983 ces with the unveiling of its monolith fullrange hybrid electrostatic speakers, which represented a great leap forward in bass output and sound dispersion for the class. Every speaker in the motion line utilizes the same folded motion tweeter. I would put the motion 8 on par with my nht center channel. Buy pair 36 bookshelf speaker stands for pair martinlogan lx16 bookshelf speakers. Martinlogan motion lx16 gb ea bookshelf speaker, gloss black crutchfield. Dali mentor menuet vs martin logan lx16 motion 15 currently i have a pair of lx16 and they are by far the best speakers i ever had and i had a few. When a product from a renowned name like martin logan updates an item, often the previous model is a good buy. Inspired by the clarity and detail of our ultrahighend electrostatic loudspeakers, the motion lx16 extends the awardwinning motion series sound to a more. Martinlogan motion lx16 piano black bookshelf speaker at. Martin logan motion 35xt i first encountered the martinlogan motion 35xt at the california audio show in san francisco last september, and my ears perked up immediately.
My new setup has limited space for the center channel, so im going to be getting a motion 8. Looks like they might compare to the martin logan lx16. Finished with premium furnituregrade paint that will not crack, chip, or peel. I got these martin logan motion lx16 for the looks. Dont know what took me so long but saw the motion 8 on sale. Get free 2day shipping and free lifetime tech support with your order.
Inspired by the clarity and detail of martinlogans ultrahighend electrostatic loudspeakers, motion 4i features a folded motion tweeter, 4 inch paper cone woofer, and a proprietary vojtko crossover network in a compact and affordable package. No need to sacrifice style in your personal work space, home depot has you covered with this amazing selection of home office finds. Martin logans site says the tweeter is 80x80 degrees so i dont think it takes away too much. Pair 36 bookshelf speaker stands for pair martinlogan lx16. If you really want the sound of martin logan s electrostats, but want something in a smaller form factor, then look no further, go out and buy a. In 2010, the motion series was introduced, which used a combination of a special folded motion tweeter along with conventional driver technology for the lower frequencies. Recorded with galaxy s7 beautiful pair of speakers. The motion 8 centerchannel unit pleased me by making an excellent tonal match to the motion 12 towers, though keeping the window of.
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