The MartinLogan Motion line on Speaker Ranking spans 2 generations and 5 models, from the MartinLogan Motion 35XTi to the MartinLogan Motion XT B100, MartinLogan Motion XT F100 and MartinLogan Motion XT F200. Ratings run from 3.4/5 to 4.0/5. Of these, 4 are still sold.
Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
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Generation by generation
Motion 35XTi to Motion XT B100
The MartinLogan Motion XT B100 replaced the MartinLogan Motion 35XTi. It rates higher, 3.6/5 against 3.4/5.
| Spec | Motion 35XTi | Motion XT B100 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 1.25” x 2.4” Folded Motion XT tweeter, 6.5” aluminum cone woofer | 1.25 x 2.4” folded-motion XT tweeter, 6.5” Kevlar woofer |
| Sensitivity | 92dB | 93dB |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 50Hz | 71.8Hz |
| Weight | 18.5 lbs (8.4 kg) each | 20.5 lbs (9.3 kg) each |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the MartinLogan Motion are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 2 generations of the MartinLogan Motion, from the MartinLogan Motion 35XTi to the MartinLogan Motion XT B100, MartinLogan Motion XT F100 and MartinLogan Motion XT F200.
What replaced the MartinLogan Motion 35XTi?
The MartinLogan Motion XT B100 replaced the MartinLogan Motion 35XTi. It is rated 3.6/5, against 3.4/5 for the MartinLogan Motion 35XTi.