MartinLogan Motion XT F200 Demo & Foundation Series Brings Similar Tech at Lower Prices?

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11 ай бұрын

‪@AudioAdvice‬ Live 2023, we got to hear the awesome MartinLogan Motion XT F200 towers demoed with Anthem STR electronics and they truly impressed. On the heels of MartinLogan’s Motion Series and Motion XT Series speakers, which launched earlier this year, come the less expensive Motion Foundation Series were on full display ‪@AudioAdvice‬ Live 2023. The new range comprises 5 models: two floorstanders, two bookshelf models, and a center-channel speaker, with prices ranging from $300 each to $1000 each. We discuss the tech behind this new more affordable series with Andrew Lindsey (Product Manager of MartinLogan) to get the inside details.
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@JohnnyBroker76 11 ай бұрын

Amazing speaker! I just bought the XT F100 and only have 15hrs of break-in and wow do they need the break-in, bass keeps getting deeper and deeper, the 70hrs is not a gimmick on the F100 it makes a big difference. Sound stage is huge, details retrieval is amazing, mids & vocals are out of this world, I don’t think imaging gets any better than these no matter the price. I owned the Motion 35Xti with a Dynamo sub and these F100’s are night a day better than the old Motions. The old sounded amazing with some types and music and just good with some like metal and rock. These sound amazing with every genre of music and very neutral with amazing bass (no sub needed) I don’t even need a sub for HT. And all this with a old midrange Yamaha receiver which I will be upgrading soon to the Onkyo RZ50 or the new Sony AZ5000ES.

@robwr737 11 ай бұрын

That might be pretty close to my next setup as well. Great products at reasonable prices. Who would have thought it?❤

@kingtrance307 8 ай бұрын

Yes but to be fair there is a big difference between the 35XTi’s and the 60XTi’s. You’re comparing a bookshelf speaker to a full size tower. If you compare the Motion 60’s to the F100 you’re much closer. Martin Logan have done a nice job with both these line ups! 👍

@JorgeRodriguez-gp2hf 3 ай бұрын

@@kingtrance307 Well said, all great speakers.

@kingtrance307 3 ай бұрын

@@JorgeRodriguez-gp2hf - Yeah I wish a pair of F200’s was in my wheelhouse but I can certainly live with my 60XTi’s! 👍

@bbump1828 11 ай бұрын

Can’t wait for this review. Motion XT series looks like the perfect balance of performance and WAF for my living room system.

@sgtpopo_5o_pig262 11 ай бұрын

Heard these at Audio Advice Live, they were one of my favorites at the show..amazing sound and the bass..wow! No need for a subwoofer (IMO)

@bonscott3291 11 ай бұрын

I have the 60xti towers which sound great. I know the XT f100 are the replacements but those XT f200s sure look tempting

@ytj22 11 ай бұрын

Not only are you doing an excellent job negotiating the next UAW agreement, you still find time to pump out some great content👍 keep it going!

@robwr737 11 ай бұрын

I liked this one and 2nd the motion.

@dtyndall11 11 ай бұрын

Loving my XT B100 standmounts

@view23015 10 ай бұрын

I just purchased the Martin Logan Motion Foundation F2 speakers ( that’s a mouthful ) from my local dealer - after 29 years of only buying Paradigm speakers . I would love to see your review on these with a solid IA/Receiver or Home Theatre amp as well . I have an Anthem 710 right now , also a Kinki Studio EX-M1 . Planning on adding a McIntosh MA352 as my self retirement gift , as I love that look and sound . I find speakers are all so different - had A&B’d five different ones and each one so completely different / I could live with any, but price and looks also weighed into my speaker decision . Was leaning towards the Bower & Willems 70x (?) but didn’t want to spend that much . Appreciate your thoughts and hope to see a review soon .

@sleelakrishnan 4 ай бұрын

Most of the years waiting for martin logan 🥰😍

@chuckmaddison2924 11 ай бұрын

The bottom port, now that is innovative. I'm wondering how sound on my floor. I have slate, but I could always put on a rug.

@cigardude7 8 ай бұрын

I have been running the ML ESLs for about 10 years now being pushed by an Emotive XPA3. To compensate for the loss of bass I have dual SVS 16 Ultras filling a 22'x33'x9' room. In your professional opinion after testing the F200s would I benefit from replacing my ESLs with the F200s from a home theater perspective?

@FersBoogie 10 ай бұрын

I am very curios about a stand off between home cinema set-up 5.1 one is the Motion series vs Arendal 1723 THX. What would you make the winner?

@tonyt.5771 11 ай бұрын

Did they ask GR Research for what GOOD components to put as crossovers for these?

@paulupton5557 11 ай бұрын

Fantastic hand/arm gestures. 😂

@charlesf2804 9 ай бұрын

Hi, a question. I have a carpeted floor; will that have any affect on the sound, given there's a bottom port?

@user-qb2kt2zf3n 6 ай бұрын

I wondered if my carpet would muffle the sound too. I have a pair of 200s now so went out and had some 1/4-inch beveled glass cut to fit in-between the feet. Not a big difference but the bass does seem to be slightly tighter. I really don't understand why they didn't build them with a plinth in the first place considering the price. That being said I'm probably being too picky as they sound amazing either way lol.

@tomb375 11 ай бұрын

Considering these or the Sonus Faber Sonetto VIII or 5's Your thought's? Price for the 5"s is about the same. Thank you again for all your awesome work!

@jonathanmcdaniel332 9 ай бұрын

Hey did you ever get a chance to A/B test the SF Sonetto Viii’s along with these ML F200’s ?? I’m struggling as I’m going stereo in my living room for music and movies.

@tomb375 9 ай бұрын

I have not had a chance to hear the Sonus Faber Sonetto VIII, but these F200's are amazing with the Anthem STR integrated. I had heard these at Audio Advice Live and it was one of the Best sounding at the Entire show!

@tomb375 11 ай бұрын

Hi Gene, I listened to these and also saw you in the Larger Martain Logan room Downstairs. The Xt-F200 sounded amazing with the Anthem STR Intergrated but how would they perform with the better Separates in the STR line with more Power? I would love to see that in action in a New Video. Thank you. Also I had gotten The Parasound JC1+ Mono's but one Hour and 45 Minutes later one channel was out! So back they went . What's happening at Parasound with the new owner? Really for the price of The JC1+ where is the Quality control?

@Audioholics 11 ай бұрын

Parasound hasn't really evolved. I reviewed and measured virtually the same amps they are selling today over 20 years ago. Anthem STR is great gear that's built to last.

@tomb375 11 ай бұрын

Thank you. I was hopimg to hear the Sonus Faber Sonetto VIII. I listened to the 5's in California and they were amazing. Any Input on the Arendal 1723 THX? Thank you again.@@Audioholics

@jonathanmcdaniel332 9 ай бұрын

@@tomb375 you and me both… I gotta find somewhere that I can really go back and forth with the Sonetto viii’s and these f200’s! Last time I tried was with the Sonetto v’s instead but was really digging them only to find out that the sales rep messed up and had the olympica nova iii’s on but the ML’s were right there

@robwr737 11 ай бұрын

@Audioholics:Awesome, Gene. Are these (F200,F100) true 3 ways?! I've been screaming for more 3 way speakers for 2 decades! Talk about the crossovers, and can we see one? I can't remember which speakers you had a guy on once where they/you showed us the "build" and the crossover board was so huge and so well built I was like "yes, that is what I've been talking about!" We want to see the goods 😅😊❤

@JohnnyBroker76 11 ай бұрын

They are true 3 way, mid range driver is also different made out kevlar. So sweet sounding

@robwr737 11 ай бұрын

@@JohnnyBroker76 thank you. It looked obvious to me like they were 3 way but wasn't really discussed. And to me a property designed 3 way with excellent crossovers and build has always sounded better to me. Maybe I'm crazy 🤪 but seen so many 2 ways that costs thousands of dollars and have to ask: whyyyyyy?😅 more drivers, more frequency separation, less of the midrange drowning out the tweeter in a single combo driver, also to me allows the tweeter to be clearer as well and bass is great but I have bad hearing and I want to hear dialouge and special effects not just the bump, subwoofer and other tweaks cam give all the bass most people need or want. To me, everything depends on midrange and tweeters especially a great midrange bc then you can EQ/ Dirac/ etc so much more. Appreciate the response 👍

@JohnnyBroker76 11 ай бұрын

@@robwr737 you are right, 3 way with good components and a good cross over is always better or at least it should be. Another thing is I have tile flores cement walls and having the down firing port under the speaker and the aluminum woofers close to the floor works like magic in my space, amazing clean tight bass response and masking low mids. I already know the tweeter was amazing coming from the Motion 35Xti but this upgraded tweeter is smoother, has better staging and dispersion because of the new waveguide and details and separation is second to none. There were things I loved and thing I didn’t like as much with the old Motions, I am yet to find a fault with the new XT F100’s mind you I have a mediocre AVR pushing them. The only issue I am having is wether it looks better with the grills on or off, something I never thought I would say, I always say speakers should always have the grills off. These look amazing both ways for a different reason.

@TeressaWI8777 11 ай бұрын

When comparing F200 to Perlistens towers, do one of these speaker brands deliver a full package for both home theater and 2ch. Please share your thoughts

@Audioholics 11 ай бұрын

Both brands offer superb 2CH and home theater performance. Perlisten has an overall more uniform voicing of their lines from bookshelf to tower than MartinLogan. Perlisten has a true dedicated 3-way center while MartinLogan does not. The F200s would have deeper bass than a comparably priced Perlisten tower. Perlisten subs are divine. MartinLogan Balance force subs are excellent too.

@TeressaWI8777 11 ай бұрын

@@Audioholics Thanks for the feedback. Last question I promise…would you take Perlistens S7t & 7C or 3 identical F200 for LCR set up

@kingtrance307 8 ай бұрын

The Motion 60’s will get you very close at under 2 grand for the pair on closeout right now! Both the price and classic look of them look to be a much better value to me. 👍

@Audioholics 8 ай бұрын

Maybe a better value, but the F200 are much better speakers.

@kingtrance307 8 ай бұрын

@@Audioholics - That’s true but not everybody has a big enough listening room for them or the budget! Glad there’s something for everyone Gene.

@user-qb2kt2zf3n 9 ай бұрын

Still waiting to hear the full review of the F200s. What's the holdup it's been over seven months already. If that Mathew guy can't get his act together can't someone else do a review?

@Kalyi89 8 ай бұрын

Yeah I'm waiting here, too!

@jsharp9735 11 ай бұрын

Man, I need the measurements for the F200 to compare to my other contender !

@Jon-nz3dm 11 ай бұрын

the whole line has that Best Buy sound lol. So basically like B&W, Klipsch, and most other Martin Logan, they're pretty treble forward. It's unfortunate but I suppose the older folks appreciate it.

@jsharp9735 11 ай бұрын

@@Jon-nz3dm Best buy sound ? Means high treble ? I know EAC measured the book shelfs and they had hot treble, but I'm willing to use DSP to tamp that down if its a problem in my room. I am curious about how much bass output it has though and if that resonance EAC measured in the bookshelf is still there in the big models. Also want to see the tweeter dispersion with the bigger wave guide compared to the book shelf.

@Audioholics 11 ай бұрын

We are working on a written review of the F200s with measurements.

@Audioholics 11 ай бұрын

@@jsharp9735 bookshelf tweeter is voiced hot towers are not. Very neutral by comparison.

@jsharp9735 11 ай бұрын

@@Audioholics Right on, looking forward to the data and review ! :)

@mikeausra6950 11 ай бұрын

THEIR GOES MY CAR 5500 PAIR OR EACH ? SPEAKERS MAKE YOUR OWN ? DAYTON ELECTRONICS

@RobertSpiller 4 ай бұрын

Help...Martin Logan or Perlisten?

@Audioholics 4 ай бұрын

Yes

@RobertSpiller 4 ай бұрын

@@Audioholics So it's Martin Logan?

@Boorock70 11 ай бұрын

I'm a sucker for the sexy Black Motion XTs, they look like a SuperModel on heels... except those circular Grilles ! -C'on ML, do a 2-piece rectangular, full-size Grill. U just ruined that "woow look" with the circular griiles 😕

@ford1546 11 ай бұрын

Is it only bass that is important in a speaker? Good bass is a good speaker! It's not that simple! Nowadays you can expect to get a speaker with poor sound and with sound problem much more than the opposite. The factory has a budget and tries to make as much money as possible