In this review, we will be comparing Vintage Classic X 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 Vintage Classic X and MartinLogan Motion XT F200 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Fyne Audio Vintage Classic X | MartinLogan Motion XT F200 |
|---|
| Design | 2-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 | — | 3 x 8" Aluminum |
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| Frequency response | 28-26k Hz | 27-25k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 94 dB | 92 dB |
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| Impedance | 8 ohms | 4 ohms |
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| Power range | — | 20-600 watts |
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| Weight | 45.18kg / 99.4lbs | 39.00kg / 85.8lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 36.1" x 17.7" x 15"
916.9 x 449.6 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 Vintage Classic X 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 Vintage Classic X |
MartinLogan Motion XT F200 |
| Near-field |
Poor |
Are you nuts? |
| Small Room |
Average |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Average |
| Large Room |
Average |
Good |
| Very Large Room |
Poor |
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.
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Drivers
One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that Vintage Classic X is a 2-way design whereas the Motion XT F200 is a 3-way speaker. 3-way designs utilize a midrange driver in addition to the tweeter and woofer on 2-way designs. Designing a crossover for a 3-way speaker is a complicated process and generally increases the overall cost of the speaker.
| Driver |
Fyne Audio Vintage Classic X |
MartinLogan Motion XT F200 |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
-inch
|
1.25 x 2.4-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
1 x 6.5-inch |
|
Woofer
|
x -inch
|
3 x 8-inch
|
Vintage Classic X features a " Tweeter and x " Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 750 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
Vintage Classic X has a frequency range of 28-26k 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 Vintage Classic X's min frequency of 28Hz.
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
Vintage Classic X 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.
These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. Vintage Classic X sensitivity is rated at 94 dB and the Motion XT F200's is rated at 92 dB. This 2 dB difference makes the Fyne Audio Vintage Classic X a more sensitive speaker compared to MartinLogan Motion XT F200, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
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considering, and watch both numbers move.
Fyne Audio Vintage Classic X
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. Vintage Classic X 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 Vintage Classic X's and MartinLogan Motion XT F200's external dimensions. Fyne Audio Vintage Classic X has external dimensions of 916.9 x 449.6 x 381.0mm (36.1 x 17.7 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).
Fyne Audio Vintage Classic X is 372.1mm shorter and 38mm less deeper than MartinLogan Motion XT F200 but it is also 100.6mm wider.
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 Vintage Classic X is approximately 1713.0cm2 / 265.5inch2 and base area of the MartinLogan Motion XT F200 is approximately 1462.3cm2 / 226.7inch2. The Vintage Classic X requires 17% more surface area than the Motion XT F200 which gives it a small disadvantage 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 Vintage Classic X weighs 45.18kg / 99.4lbs and the MartinLogan Motion XT F200 weighs 39.00kg / 85.8lbs. This makes the Vintage Classic X 16% heavier than the Motion XT F200.
Here is a comparison of how Vintage Classic X and Motion XT F200's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Fyne Audio Vintage Classic X
MartinLogan Motion XT F200
 Sensitivity |
94 dB
vs
92 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
 Nominal Impedance |
8 ohms
vs
4 ohms
|
Less selective with amplifiers |
 High Frequency Response |
26k Hz
vs
25k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Height |
916mm
vs
1289mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Driver Setup |
3-way
vs
2-way
|
Have a dedicated mid-range driver |
 Woofer Size |
8 inches
vs
inches
|
Larger woofer |
|
Low Frequency Response |
27 Hz
vs
28 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Base Surface Area |
1462cm2
vs
1713cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
5498USD
vs
8999USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Fyne Audio Vintage Classic X |
MartinLogan Motion® XT F200 |
| Brand |
Fyne Audio |
MartinLogan |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Sensitivity |
94 dB |
92 dB |
| Impedance |
8 ohms |
4 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
28-26k Hz |
27-25k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
|
3 |
| Woofer Size |
" |
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 |
750 Hz |
300Hz and 2600Hz |
| Firing Direction |
n/a |
bottom |
| Suggested Break-in Period |
n/a |
Allow 72 hours of break-in |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
916.9mm (36.1") |
1289.0mm (50.7") |
| Width |
449.6mm (17.7") |
349.0mm (13.7") |
| Depth |
381.0mm (15") |
419.0mm (16.5") |
| Weight |
45.18kg (99.4lbs) |
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 |
These sit in different price classes - Fyne Audio Vintage Classic X costs roughly 1.6x what MartinLogan Motion XT F200 does. Expect it to lead on paper; the question is whether the gap is audible enough in your room to be worth it.
| Area | Better | Why |
|---|
| Bass |
evenly matched |
Much the same reach (28Hz vs 27Hz). |
| Amplifier needs |
A |
Fyne Audio Vintage Classic X is more sensitive (94dB vs 92dB), so it goes louder on the same amplifier. |
| Amplifier match |
A |
Fyne Audio Vintage Classic X is the easier load at 8 ohms; the other is 4 ohms and wants an amplifier rated for it. |
| Size |
depends |
Similar cabinet size - neither is easier to fit. |
| Expandability |
B |
MartinLogan Motion XT F200: bi-amping. |
| Price |
B |
MartinLogan Motion XT F200 is cheaper - $5,498 against $8,999, about 39% less; arguably a different class. |
A Fyne Audio Vintage Classic X
B MartinLogan Motion XT F200
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, placement 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?
Fyne Audio Vintage Classic X is ahead, but only on 1 of the measured areas, and it costs about 39% more. That is a lot of money for a narrow margin on paper - MartinLogan Motion XT F200 looks like the sensible buy unless something else about the Fyne Audio Vintage Classic X appeals to you. Match it to your room: we rate Fyne Audio Vintage Classic X the better fit for a small room and a mid-size room, and MartinLogan Motion XT F200 for a large room and a very large room. If your amplifier is modest, vintage or valve-based, Fyne Audio Vintage Classic X 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.