In this review, we will be comparing F502SP and Motion XT F200, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Fyne Audio and MartinLogan.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Fyne Audio F502SP and MartinLogan Motion XT F200 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Fyne Audio F502SP | MartinLogan Motion XT F200 |
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| Brand | Fyne Audio
United Kingdom · founded 2017 | MartinLogan
United States · founded 1982 |
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| Design | 3-way | 3-way |
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| Tweeter | — | 1.25 x 2.4" Folded Motion XT |
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| Midrange | — | 6.5" |
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| Woofer | 8" | 3 x 8" Aluminum |
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| Frequency response | 30-34k Hz | 27-25k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 92 dB | 92 dB |
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| Impedance | 8 ohms | 4 ohms |
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| Power range | 30- 200 W watts | 20-600 watts |
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| Weight | 30.39kg / 66.9lbs | 39.00kg / 85.8lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 43.7" x 13.3" x 15"
1110.0 x 337.8 x 381.0mm | 50-3/4" x 13-3/4" x 16-1/2"
1289 x 349 x 419mm |
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What size room are the Fyne Audio F502SP and MartinLogan Motion XT F200 speakers good for?
The size of the room in which you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision
factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their size
and max power parameters:
| Listening Environment* |
Fyne Audio F502SP |
MartinLogan Motion XT F200 |
| Near-field |
Bad |
Are you nuts? |
| Small Room |
Poor |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Average |
Average |
| Large Room |
Good |
Good |
| Very Large Room |
Average |
Good |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2,
Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: >
400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual
listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening
position, speaker locations, etc.)
The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
Drivers
Both F502SP and Motion XT F200 are 3-way speakers.
Fyne Audio F502SPMartinLogan Motion XT F200
MidrangeWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| Driver |
Fyne Audio F502SP |
MartinLogan Motion XT F200 |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
-inch
|
1.25 x 2.4-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
1 x 6.5-inch |
|
Woofer
|
x 8-inch
|
3 x 8-inch
|
F502SP features a " Tweeter and x 8" Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 250 Hz, 1700 Hz. On the other hand, the Motion XT F200 features a 1.25 x 2.4" Folded Motion XT Tweeter, a 6.5" Midrange and 3 x 8" Aluminum Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 300Hz and 2600Hz.
Frequency Response
F502SP has a frequency range of 30-34k Hz whereas Motion XT F200 has a frequency range of 27-25k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 27Hz, the Motion XT F200 can go slightly deeper then the F502SP's min frequency of 30Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Neither pair reaches down to 20Hz, the usual definition of full-range, which is normal for speakers of this size. If you want the bottom octave for movies or bass-heavy music, add a subwoofer to whichever you choose. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
F502SP is a 8 ohms speaker compared to the Motion XT F200 which has a nominal impedance of 4 ohms. Lower impedance speakers, especially the ones that are rated at 4 ohms may put more pressure on the amplifier unit especially when played at high volume levels, so make sure the amp you pair with the Motion XT F200 can provide this impedance level.
On the other hand, they have the same sensitivity of 92 dBdB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. Staying
within that range gives nominal performance; driving the speaker beyond its maximum wattage can damage it.
Motion XT F200 can handle a max power of 600 watts RMS, whereas F502SP has a max power handling value of 200 watts RMS, 400 watts less than the Motion XT F200.
Note that higher power handling does not make a speaker louder: that depends mainly on
sensitivity and impedance. The calculator below shows how loud each of these actually plays
on a real amplifier.
Which plays louder on your amplifier?
Starting with a popular amplifier - change it to the one you own, or any you are
considering, and watch both numbers move.
MartinLogan Motion XT F200
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Motion XT F200 features Custom 5-way bi-wire tool-less binding posts posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. F502SP has a Binding post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
MartinLogan Motion XT F200's Custom 5-way bi-wire tool-less binding posts terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Physical Specs
The size of a speaker can sometimes be an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Fyne Audio F502SP's and MartinLogan Motion XT F200's external dimensions. Fyne Audio F502SP has external dimensions of 1110.0 x 337.8 x 381.0mm (43.7 x 13.3 x 15inch) whereas MartinLogan Motion XT F200 has external dimensions of 1289 x 349 x 419mm (50-3/4inch x 13-3/4inch x 16-1/2inch).
MartinLogan Motion XT F200 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 11.2mm wider, 179mm taller and 38mm deeper than Fyne Audio F502SP.
Size, drawn to scale
Both speakers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.
One scale for both, standing on the same surface and pushed back to the same wall, so the deeper one visibly sticks out further.
MartinLogan Motion XT F200 needs about 14% more floor or shelf area. MartinLogan Motion XT F200 is 38mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. MartinLogan Motion XT F200 is 179mm taller.
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the Fyne Audio F502SP is approximately 1287.0cm2 / 199.5inch2 and base area of the MartinLogan Motion XT F200 is approximately 1462.3cm2 / 226.7inch2. The F502SP requires 12% less surface area than the Motion XT F200 which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
Weight Comparison The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The Fyne Audio F502SP weighs 30.39kg / 66.9lbs and the MartinLogan Motion XT F200 weighs 39.00kg / 85.8lbs. This makes the Motion XT F200 28% heavier than the F502SP.
Here is a comparison of how F502SP and Motion XT F200's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
MartinLogan Motion XT F200
 Nominal Impedance |
8 ohms
vs
4 ohms
|
Less selective with amplifiers |
 High Frequency Response |
34k Hz
vs
25k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Height |
1110mm
vs
1289mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
1287cm2
vs
1462cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Max Input Power |
600 watts
vs
200 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Low Frequency Response |
27 Hz
vs
30 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Price per pair* |
5498USD
vs
6249USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Fyne Audio F502SP |
MartinLogan Motion® XT F200 |
| Brand |
Fyne Audio |
MartinLogan |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
30- 200 W watts |
20-600 watts |
| Sensitivity |
92 dB |
92 dB |
| Impedance |
8 ohms |
4 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
30-34k Hz |
27-25k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
|
3 |
| Woofer Size |
8" |
8" |
| Woofer Composition |
|
Aluminum |
| Woofer Surround Material |
n/a |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
- |
1.25 x 2.4" |
| Tweeter Type |
n/a |
Folded Motion XT |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
6.5" |
| Crossover Frequency |
250 Hz, 1700 Hz |
300Hz and 2600Hz |
| Firing Direction |
n/a |
bottom |
| Suggested Break-in Period |
n/a |
Allow 72 hours of break-in |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
1110.0mm (43.7") |
1289.0mm (50.7") |
| Width |
337.8mm (13.3") |
349.0mm (13.7") |
| Depth |
381.0mm (15") |
419.0mm (16.5") |
| Weight |
30.39kg (66.9lbs) |
39.00kg (85.8lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
n/a |
MDF/Wood veneer |
| Available Colors |
n/a |
Gloss Black, Walnut, and Satin White |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
n/a |
Yes |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
|
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
|
5 Years |
No single best speaker here - they are built to different priorities, and the right one depends on your room, your amplifier and what you listen to.
| Area | Better | Why |
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| Bass | B | MartinLogan Motion XT F200 digs deeper - 27Hz against 30Hz. A subwoofer would even that out. |
| Amplifier needs | evenly matched | Similar sensitivity (92dB vs 92dB) - both want much the same power. |
| Amplifier match | A | Fyne Audio F502SP is the easier load at 8 ohms; the other is 4 ohms and wants an amplifier rated for it. |
| Headroom | B | MartinLogan Motion XT F200 takes more power (600W vs 200W) - more in hand in a big room. |
| Size | depends | Fyne Audio F502SP is easier to place; MartinLogan Motion XT F200 is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides. |
| Expandability | B | MartinLogan Motion XT F200: bi-amping. |
| Price | B | MartinLogan Motion XT F200 is cheaper - $5,498 against $6,249, about 12% less. |
A Fyne Audio F502SP B MartinLogan Motion XT F200
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, your system or how you will use them. Only specs published for both speakers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.
Which should you choose?
MartinLogan Motion XT F200 is the easier recommendation: it leads on most of the measured areas and costs less. Take Fyne Audio F502SP if its size, looks or fit in your room suit you better. Match it to your room: we rate MartinLogan Motion XT F200 the better fit for a very large room; elsewhere the two are rated the same. If your amplifier is modest, vintage or valve-based, Fyne Audio F502SP is the safer partner - the other will want more current or more watts to sound its best.
And remember what a spec sheet cannot show: how each looks in your room and whether the finish suits it, what dealer support and warranty are like where you live, and how they actually sound to you. If you can hear them first - ideally with your own music - that will tell you more than any number above.