MartinLogan Speaker Rankings and Reviews

Last updated: September 30, 2026

Coverage note. Speaker Ranking currently covers 11 MartinLogan models across passive speakers and subwoofers. These are the products in our database, not a complete list of everything MartinLogan makes.

What this page covers. The MartinLogan models ranked here span passive speakers and subwoofers, including MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X, MartinLogan Dynamo 1100X and MartinLogan Dynamo 1500X. Use each model’s category position to compare it with alternatives of the same size and use case.

This page lists all 11 MartinLogan speakers ranked on this site across passive speakers and subwoofers. Each model is shown in the category where it competes, with its current rank and the size of that ranking.

Use the category position rather than the brand name alone: speakers from the same manufacturer can perform very differently by size, price and product family.

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Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers

Ranked #35 of 90 in Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers - MartinLogan Motion B10: $1,299.98 per pair Crutchfield eBay

MartinLogan Motion B10 ranking card

Pros: MartinLogan’s folded-motion tweeter technology (a 9.2 sq in diaphragm, larger than a typical dome) reaches this price point, with an excellent sound-power smoothness score of 0.111, meaning its off-axis output tracks its on-axis response unusually well. Sensitivity of 92dB makes it easy to drive. Measured bass extension of 74.7Hz (-3dB).

Cons: On-axis deviation of 0.669dB is rough for the price, with a pronounced +0.32dB per octave upward tilt giving it a notably bright balance, and predicted in-room smoothness of just 0.16, the roughest of any speaker measured here. Bass extension is shallow too, a Harman in-room estimate of just 62Hz.

Bass Extension (-10dB)56.1Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points)
Bass Extension (-3dB)74.7Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner via spinorama.org)
CountryUnited States (design)
DIY KitNo
Dimensions12.5H x 7W x 9.75D in
Drivers1” x 1.4” Gen2 Obsidian Folded Motion tweeter, 5.5” woven fiberglass midrange
EnclosureRear-ported, 2-way
Impedance5 ohms nominal
Sensitivity92dB
Spinorama Preference Score4.01
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub6.76
Weight14.6 lbs (6.6 kg) each

Ranked #64 of 90 in Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers - MartinLogan Motion 4i: $461.82 per pair Amazon Crutchfield eBay

MartinLogan Motion 4i ranking card

Pros: Best treated as a satellite: crossing it to a subwoofer lifts its predicted preference score from 2.73 to 6.36, so the shallow bass matters far less in a 2.1 or home-theater setup. Directivity is the strong point, with sound-power deviation (NBD 0.426) lower than its on-axis figure (0.547), meaning the off-axis output tracks the front more evenly than most budget cabinets and the image stays stable around the room. The Folded Motion tweeter measures cleanly for the price, and 87.5dB measured sensitivity (2.83V/1m) means modest amplifiers drive it easily. Measured bass extension of 159.7Hz (-3dB), with a measured sensitivity of 87.5dB.

Cons: Bass-shy to the point of needing a subwoofer: the measured -3dB point is 159.7Hz, so on its own it produces almost nothing below roughly 160Hz. The balance is bright and uneven, deviating 2.7dB across 300Hz-5kHz with a clear upward tilt, and the review’s verdict is a “bass-shy, bright” speaker. A port resonance near 850Hz and high woofer distortion add audible roughness through the midrange, and impedance dips below 3 ohms, so it wants an amplifier comfortable with low-impedance loads.

Bass Extension (-3dB)159.7Hz (measured, Audio Science Review via spinorama.org)
ConfigurationPassive 2-way bookshelf speaker
CountryUnited States (design)
Coverage80° x 80°
Crossover Frequency2,900 Hz
DIY KitNo
Dimensions12.6” x 5.6” x 5.7” (320 x 143 x 145 mm) (H x W x D)
Drivers1” x 1.4” Folded Motion tweeter, 4” paper cone woofer
Enclosureported, rear
Frequency Response70Hz - 23kHz (±3dB, Manufacturer specified)
Impedance4 ohms nominal
Measurement SourceAudio Science Review
Recommended Power20-150W
Sensitivity87.5dB (2.83V/1m, measured, Audio Science Review)
Spinorama Preference Score2.73
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub6.36
Weight6 lbs (2.72 kg)

Large Size Bookshelf Speakers

Ranked #83 of 134 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers - MartinLogan Motion XT B100: $1,699.98 per pair MartinLogan Dealer Network eBay

MartinLogan Motion XT B100 ranking card

Pros: A premium 6.5-inch standmount with MartinLogan’s large folded-motion tweeter and high rated sensitivity. Erin’s data predicts 55Hz in-room extension, a 6.35 subwoofer-assisted preference score and good 0.153 sound-power smoothness. Measured bass extension of 71.8Hz (-3dB).

Cons: The measured response rises strongly at +0.84dB per octave and directivity-index consistency is a poor 4.34, so tonal balance and off-axis behavior are less neutral than the price implies. The cabinet is large, heavy and $850 per pair before stands.

Bass Extension (-10dB)50.7Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points)
Bass Extension (-3dB)71.8Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner via spinorama.org)
CountryUnited States (design)
DIY KitNo
Dimensions14.5H x 8W x 12.5D in
Drivers1.25 x 2.4” folded-motion XT tweeter, 6.5” Kevlar woofer
Enclosure2-way, rear-ported
Impedance4 ohms
Sensitivity93dB
Spinorama Preference Score3.83
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub6.35
Weight20.5 lbs (9.3 kg) each

In-Wall & In-Ceiling Speakers

Ranked #17 of 18 in In-Wall & In-Ceiling Speakers - MartinLogan Tribute 5XW: $6,999.98 per pair Audio Advice eBay

MartinLogan Tribute 5XW ranking card

Pros: Erin’s Audio Corner’s Klippel measurement shows a rated 94dB sensitivity that measured a still efficient 88.1dB at 1 meter, so it plays loudly for its size. The folded thin-film Folded Motion XT Obsidian tweeter rotates for horizontal or vertical mounting, and it pairs two carbon fiber woofers with two 6.5” passive radiators in a sealed box. It accepts 20-250W of amplifier power and mounts with a slim 3.8” depth behind the wall. Measured bass extension of 74.7Hz (-3dB), with a measured sensitivity of 94dB.

Cons: The measurement is the weakest of the in-wall speakers here: a preference score of 1.84, or just 4.91 with a perfect subwoofer, with on-axis smoothness of 0.30, an average on-axis deviation of 1.56dB and wide directivity swings (SPDI deviation 3.25dB). Bass measured -3dB at only 74.7Hz, so a subwoofer is required, and MartinLogan rates it to 71Hz. At $3500 each a stereo pair costs twice that and MartinLogan sells it through dealers.

Bass Extension (-10dB)68.3Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner)
Bass Extension (-3dB)74.7Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner)
Crossover Frequency2,250Hz
DIY KitNo
Dimensions31.1”H x 10.6”W x 4.1”D (791 x 269 x 104 mm) (97mm mounting depth)
Drivers1.25 x 2.4” Folded Motion XT Obsidian tweeter, 2x 5.25” carbon fiber woofers, 2x 6.5” passive radiators
EnclosureSealed back box, in-wall
Frequency Response71Hz-25kHz +/-3dB (manufacturer)
Impedance4 ohms
Mounting Cutout236W x 757H mm
Power Handling20-250W recommended amplifier power
Sensitivity94dB (manufacturer), 88.1dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner)
Spinorama Preference Score1.84
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub4.91
Weight25.6 lbs (11.6 kg)

Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs)

Ranked #29 of 146 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - MartinLogan Dynamo 1100X: $1,274.99 Amazon eBay

MartinLogan Dynamo 1100X ranking card

Pros: 12-inch sealed driver with 650W amp delivers compelling deep bass with visceral punch and composure. Integrated Anthem Room Correction (ARC) software optimizes bass performance. Compact size with exceptional build quality.

AES InputNo
Amplifier Power650W RMS / 1300W peak
Aux InputNo
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)116.5 dB
Cabinet Colorblack
Coaxial InputNo
CountryUnited States
Dimensions17.1”H x 15”W x 15.6”D (434.3 x 381.0 x 396.2 mm)
Drivers12” (305mm) driver
Enclosuresealed
Frequency Response22-200Hz, ±3dB
HDMI InputNo
InputsXLR (LFE), RCA (LFE), RCA (stereo), speaker-level
Measurement SourceMatthew J Poes
Optical InputNo
Output SPL at 15 Hz90.6 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz95.9 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz100.2 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz106.5 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz111.4 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz115.1 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz118.7 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz120.7 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz121.3 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz120.7 dB
RCA InputYes
TRS InputNo
USB InputNo
Warranty3
Weight46.1 lbs (20.9 kg)
XLR InputYes

Ranked #106 of 146 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - MartinLogan Dynamo 12: $1599.99 Crutchfield eBay

MartinLogan Dynamo 12 ranking card

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 91.7 dB at 20 Hz and 110.6 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 12” (305mm) anodized-aluminum driver suits a mid-size room. Anthem Room Correction (ARC Genesis) and app-based control simplify setup.

Cons: Nearly all controls, including low-pass frequency and phase, are app-only, with no physical switches for systems that lack separate bass management.

AES InputNo
Amplifier Power800W RMS / 1600W peak
Aux InputNo
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)110.6 dB
Coaxial InputNo
CountryUnited States
Dimensions16.8”H x 15.8”W x 15.8”D (425.5 x 400.1 x 400.1 mm)
Drivers12” (305mm) driver
Enclosuresealed
Frequency Response23-200Hz, ±3dB
HDMI InputNo
InputsXLR (L/R/LFE), speaker-level
Measurement SourceAudioholics
Optical InputNo
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz81.1 dB
Output SPL at 16 Hz85.7 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz91.7 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz97.6 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz102.5 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz107.7 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz110.6 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz111.9 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz112.2 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz110.1 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz108.7 dB
RCA InputNo
TRS InputNo
USB InputNo
Weight61.5 lbs (27.9 kg)
XLR InputYes

Ranked #133 of 146 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - MartinLogan Abyss 10: $1899.99 Crutchfield eBay

MartinLogan Abyss 10 ranking card

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 93.5 dB at 20 Hz and 106.4 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure combines a 10” active driver with dual 10” passive radiators in a compact 15” cube. Anthem Room Correction (ARC) and wireless streaming simplify integration.

Cons: Most controls, including low-pass frequency and phase, require the smartphone app, with sparse physical controls on the unit itself.

AES InputNo
Amplifier Power800W RMS / 1600W peak
Aux InputNo
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)106.4 dB
Coaxial InputNo
CountryUnited States
Dimensions15.5”H x 15”W x 16.2”D (393.7 x 381.0 x 411.5 mm)
Drivers10” driver + 2x 10” passive radiators
Enclosuresealed
Frequency Response22-120Hz, ±3dB
HDMI InputNo
InputsXLR (LFE), RCA (LFE), RCA (stereo), speaker-level
Measurement SourceAudioholics
Optical InputNo
Output SPL at 16 Hz83.3 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz93.5 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz99.4 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz103.0 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz107.3 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz108.7 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz105.8 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz103.9 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz102.0 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz99.6 dB
RCA InputYes
TRS InputNo
USB InputNo
Weight66.1 lbs (30.0 kg)
XLR InputYes

Discontinued MartinLogan Models

Still ranked, and often still worth buying used, but no longer in production. Check availability before planning around one of these.

Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs)

Ranked #19 of 48 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) - MartinLogan Dynamo 700w: $999 Discontinued eBay

MartinLogan Dynamo 700w ranking card

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 86.3 dB at 20 Hz and 109.0 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 10” (254mm) driver delivers substantial upper-bass output for movie effects and music.

Cons: Deep-bass output is more limited than the strong 40-80 Hz result suggests, so it is not the right choice when the lowest movie effects are the priority. The 318.5H x 296.9W x 318.3D mm cabinet and 12.0 kg mass still require deliberate placement and calibration. Discontinued.

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)109.0 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
CountryUnited States
Dimensions12.5”H x 11.7”W x 12.5”D (318.5 x 296.9 x 318.3 mm)
Drivers10” (254mm) driver
Enclosuresealed
Measurement SourceBrent Butterworth
Output SPL at 20 Hz86.3 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz88.4 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz94.6 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz106.3 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz110.3 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz110.5 dB
Warranty3
Weight26.5 lbs (12.0 kg)

Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs)

Ranked #2 of 146 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X: $1,606.77 Discontinued eBay

MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X ranking card

Older model: the MartinLogan Dynamo 1500X (ranked lower, rated 3.9/5).

Pros: Sealed 15-inch with 900W RMS, 1800W peak delivers forceful clean tight low bass. Easily configurable as forward-firing or down-firing. Smartphone app with Anthem Room Correction (ARC) optimizes bass across room. Wireless capable with optional SWT-X module.

Cons: Ported design room integration needs, mid-range 121.5 dB output, and $1607 price. Discontinued.

AES InputNo
Amplifier Power900W RMS / 1800W peak
Aux InputNo
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)120.5 dB
Cabinet Colorblack
Coaxial InputNo
CountryUnited States
Dimensions20.1”H x 17.9”W x 19.1”D (510.5 x 454.7 x 485.1 mm)
Drivers15” (381mm) driver
Enclosuresealed
Frequency Response20-200Hz, ±3dB
HDMI InputNo
InputsRCA (stereo and LFE), XLR (LFE), speaker-level (banana)
Measurement SourceAudioholics
Optical InputNo
Output SPL at 15 Hz86.2 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz99.4 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz103.9 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz111.7 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz118.4 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz121.0 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz121.8 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz121.0 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz120.2 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz119.0 dB
RCA InputYes
TRS InputNo
USB InputNo
Warranty3
Weight56 lbs (25.4 kg)
XLR InputYes

Ranked #30 of 146 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - MartinLogan Dynamo 1500X: $1299 Discontinued eBay

MartinLogan Dynamo 1500X ranking card

Newer model: the MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X, ranked higher, rated 4.2/5 (also discontinued).

Pros: 15-inch sealed with 650W RMS, 1300W peak delivers forceful clean tight low bass. Variable orientation (front or down-firing) configuration offers flexible room placement. PBK room correction calibrates performance across multiple listening positions.

Cons: Discontinued.

AES InputNo
Amplifier Power650W RMS / 1300W peak
Aux InputNo
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)116.5 dB
Coaxial InputNo
CountryUnited States
Dimensions18.3”H x 16.7”W x 17.6”D (464.8 x 425.4 x 447.0 mm)
Drivers15” (381mm) driver
Enclosuresealed
Frequency Response20Hz+ (with room correction)
HDMI InputNo
InputsXLR (LFE), RCA (LFE), RCA (stereo), speaker-level
Measurement SourceAudioholics
Optical InputNo
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz92.9 dB
Output SPL at 15 Hz95.6 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz100.4 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz104.4 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz108.3 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz113.0 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz117.1 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz118.3 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz117.4 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz116.2 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz115.1 dB
RCA InputYes
TRS InputNo
USB InputNo
Warranty3
Weight52 lbs (23.6 kg)
XLR InputYes

Ranked #120 of 146 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - MartinLogan Dynamo 600X: $547.76 Discontinued eBay

MartinLogan Dynamo 600X ranking card

Pros: 10-inch ported with 120W RMS plays tight controlled deep bass. Anthem Room Correction (ARC) included. Smartphone app control with Bluetooth connectivity. Great musicality and blends beautifully with small speakers.

Cons: Discontinued.

Amplifier Power120W RMS
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)108.9 dB
Cabinet Colorblack
CountryUnited States
Dimensions16.3”H x 14.5”W x 14.9”D (414.0 x 368.3 x 378.5 mm)
Drivers10” (254mm) driver
Enclosureported, bottom
Frequency Response27-200Hz
Measurement SourceAudioholics
Output SPL at 20 Hz95.7 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz100.9 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz103.6 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz106.8 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz109.3 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz110.3 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz109.3 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz108.1 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz106.9 dB
Warranty3
Weight35.5 lbs (16.1 kg)