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GoldenEar Invisa MPX vs MartinLogan Motion XT CI XTW6-LCR Comparison

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GoldenEar Invisa MPX

Passive In-wall | 25-35kHz

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Passive In-wall | 44-25kHz

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GoldenEar Invisa MPX vs MartinLogan Motion XT CI XTW6-LCR Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Invisa MPX and Motion XT CI XTW6-LCR, two Passive In-wall speakers from GoldenEar and MartinLogan.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of GoldenEar Invisa MPX and MartinLogan Motion XT CI XTW6-LCR first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

GoldenEar Invisa MPX Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • ---" Folded Ribbon Tweeter
  • 2 x 4.5" Polypropylene Woofer
  • 25-35kHz Frequency Response
  • 90 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:10-250watts
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 324.0" x 6.2500" x 3.7500"( 324.0 x 159.0 x 96.0mm )

MartinLogan Motion XT CI XTW6-LCR Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 1.27 x 2.4" Folded Motion Ribbon Tweeter
  • 6.5" Midrange
  • 2 x 6.5" Kevlar Woofer
  • 6.5" Midrange
  • 44-25kHz Frequency Response
  • 93 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:50-150watts
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 686.0" x 6.6250" x 3.5625"( 686.0 x 169.0 x 91.0mm )

What size room are the GoldenEar Invisa MPX and MartinLogan Motion XT CI XTW6-LCR 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* GoldenEar Invisa MPX MartinLogan Motion XT CI XTW6-LCR
Near-field Poor Poor
Small Room Poor Average
Mid-size Room Good Good
Large Room Good Average
Very Large Room Average Poor

(* 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.)

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the GoldenEar Invisa MPX and MartinLogan Motion XT CI XTW6-LCR compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.


**This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.


Drivers

One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that Invisa MPX is a 2-way design whereas the Motion XT CI XTW6-LCR 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 GoldenEar Invisa MPX MartinLogan Motion XT CI XTW6-LCR
Driver Setup 2-way 3-way
Tweeter ----inch 1.27 x 2.4-inch
Midrange - 1 x 6.5-inch
Woofer 2 x 4.5-inch 2 x 6.5-inch

Invisa MPX features a ---" Folded Ribbon Tweeter and 2 x 4.5" Polypropylene Woofer . On the other hand, the Motion XT CI XTW6-LCR features a 1.27 x 2.4" Folded Motion Ribbon Tweeter , a 6.5" Midrange and 2 x 6.5" Kevlar Woofer .

Frequency Response

Invisa MPX has a frequency range of 25-35kHz whereas Motion XT CI XTW6-LCR has a frequency range of 44-25kHz. With a minimum frequency of 25Hz, the Invisa MPX can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Motion XT CI XTW6-LCR's min frequency of 44Hz.

Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the In-wall class in our database.

Low Frequency

In-wall Speakers

Invisa MPX
Motion XT CI XTW6-LCR
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

In-wall Speakers

GoldenEar Invisa MPX
MartinLogan Motion XT CI XTW6-LCR
Min
Average
Max

None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.

Impedance and Sensitivity

Invisa MPX and Motion XT CI XTW6-LCR have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Invisa MPX sensitivity is rated at 90 dB and the Motion XT CI XTW6-LCR's is at 93 dB. This 3 dB difference makes the MartinLogan Motion XT CI XTW6-LCR a more sensitive speaker compared to GoldenEar Invisa MPX, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

In-wall Speakers

Invisa MPX
Motion XT CI XTW6-LCR
Min
Average
Max

Power Range

Power range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. While using an amplifier within this range ensures the nominal performance , inputting a power that is higher than the max wattage can result in a damaged speaker.

Invisa MPX can handle a max power of 250 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Motion XT CI XTW6-LCR has a max power handling value of 150 watts RMS, 100 watts less than the Invisa MPX.

Keep in mind that a higher max power handling value doesn't necessarily make that a louder speaker compared to a lower max handling speaker. Loudness or the sound level is also impacted by parameters such as Impedance, sensitivity and system efficiencies.

Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring

Invisa MPX features Spring post type posts and Motion XT CI XTW6-LCR has a Spring post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.

Physical Specs

Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare GoldenEar Invisa MPX's and MartinLogan Motion XT CI XTW6-LCR's external dimensions. GoldenEar Invisa MPX has external dimensions of 324.0 x 159.0 x 96.0mm ( 12.7500-inch x 6.2500-inch x 3.7500-inch) whereas MartinLogan Motion XT CI XTW6-LCR has external dimensions of 686.0 x 169.0 x 91.0mm ( 27.0000-inch x 6.6250-inch x 3.5625-inch) .

GoldenEar Invisa MPX is 10mm narrower and 362mm shorter than MartinLogan Motion XT CI XTW6-LCR but it is also 5mm deeper.

What's in the Box of GoldenEar Invisa MPX?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Invisa MPX:
  • In-wall loudspeaker
  • Grille
  • Owners Manual
  • Cut-Out Template
  • Cardboard Paint Shield
  • What's in the Box of MartinLogan Motion XT CI XTW6-LCR?

    Here are the items that come with the Motion XT CI XTW6-LCR:
  • In-wall LCR loudspeaker
  • Grille
  • T20 torx-bit
  • User-feets Manual
  • Cutout Template

  • Reasons to choose GoldenEar Invisa MPX over MartinLogan Motion XT CI XTW6-LCR
    Max Input Power 250 watts vs 150 watts Handle more power from your amplifier
    Low Frequency Response 25 Hz vs 44 Hz Generates deeper bass
    High Frequency Response 35k Hz vs 25k Hz Generates higher frequency
    Height 324mm vs 686mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Base Surface Area 152cm2 vs 153cm2 Takes less floor space
    Price per pair* 695USD vs 3200USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)

    Reasons to choose MartinLogan Motion XT CI XTW6-LCR over GoldenEar Invisa MPX

    Driver Setup 3-way vs 2-way Have a dedicated mid-range driver
    Sensitivity 93 dB vs 90 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
    Woofer Size 6.5 inches vs 4.5 inches Larger woofer
    GoldenEar Invisa MPX vs MartinLogan Motion XT CI XTW6-LCR Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General GoldenEar Invisa MPX MartinLogan Motion XT CI XTW6-LCR
    Brand GoldenEar MartinLogan
    Speaker Type Passive In-wall Speaker Passive In-wall Speaker
    Power Range 10-250 watts 50-150 watts
    Sensitivity 90 dB 93 dB
    Impedance 8 ohms 8 ohms
    Frequency Response 25-35kHz 44-25kHz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 2 2
    Woofer Size 4.5" 6.5"
    Woofer Composition Polypropylene Kevlar
    Woofer Surround Material Rubber Rubber
    Tweeter Size ---" 1.27 x 2.4"
    Tweeter Type Folded Ribbon Folded Motion Ribbon
    Aimable Tweeter No Yes
    Midrange Driver N/A" 6.5"
    Physical Specs
    Height 324.0mm (12.8") 686.0mm (27")
    Width 159.0mm (6.3") 169.0mm (6.7")
    Depth 96.0mm (3.8") 91.0mm (3.6")
    Enclosure In-wall In-wall
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Biamp Inputs No No
    Other
    Parts Warranty 5 Years 5 Years
    Labor Warranty 5 Years 5 Years

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