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Martin Logan Motion 10 Floorstanding Speakers - Consignment
Condition: Used. Very Good
Includes: Grills
SN: MB10VA1129 / MB10VA1305
Includes 7 day warranty
** Local Pick Up Only - No Shipping Available **
Overview
Drawing inspiration from our ultra-high-end electrostatic loudspeakers renowned for their clarity and precision, Motion 10 introduces an unparalleled audio experience. Its signature Folded Motion tweeter, coupled with advanced bass technology, delivers a powerful performance within a compact and affordable design. Central to Motion 10's exceptional sound is the lightning-fast response of the tweeter's lightweight diaphragm, complemented by its expansive surface area, eight times larger than a typical one-inch dome tweeter. This combination ensures a seamless, refined sound with remarkable dynamic range and astonishing clarity, guaranteed to captivate both audiophiles and casual listeners alike.
• Genuine black ash wood veneer construction
• Utilizes Folded Motion™ tweeter technology
• Features dual 5.25-inch woofers with cast baskets. Paper cones treated for stability and damping, complemented by rigid structure dust caps.
• Incorporates precision Vojtko™ crossover with custom air core coil and low DCR steel laminate inductors, along with polyester film and low DF electrolytic capacitors
• Equipped with convenient push-style binding posts
• Custom MiniETC™ spikes enhance bass response and optimize image coherency
Specification
Frequency Response: 65-25kHz
Recommended Amplifier Power: 20-200 watts per channel
Nominal Impedance: 4 ohms. Compatible with 4, 6 or 8 ohm rated amplifiers.
Vertical Dispersion: 80° x 80°
Sensitivity: 90 dB @ 2.83 V/m
High Frequency Driver: 1" x 1.4" (2.6cm x 3.6cm) Folded Motion™ Tweeter
with 5.25" x 1.75" (13.3cm x 4.4cm) diaphragm.
Crossover Frequency: 3.0 kHz
Low Frequency Driver: Two 5.25" (13.3cm) paper cones with cast aluminum baskets.
Cabinet: Ported
Low Frequency Driver Properties: Non-resonant asymmetrical chamber format.
Crossover Components: Custom air core coil and low DCR steel laminate inductors. Polyester film capacitors in series and low DF electrolytic capacitors in parallel. Overall system thermal/current protection.
Binding Post Inputs: Push style with banana jacks
Weight: 10 kg
Dimensions: 89.1cm x 25.1cm x 25.4cm
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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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