Reasons to choose MartinLogan Motion 40i over MartinLogan Motion LX16
Max Input Power 300 watts vs 200 watts
Driver Setup 3-way vs 2-way
Woofer Size 6.5 inches vs 5.25 inches
Number of Woofers 2 vs 1
Low Frequency Response 40 Hz vs 60 Hz
Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring Yes vs No

Reasons to choose MartinLogan Motion LX16 over MartinLogan Motion 40i

Nominal Impedance 5 ohms vs 4 ohms
Mounting Bracket Yes vs No
Height 280mm vs 1055mm
Base Surface Area 399cm2 vs 640cm2
MartinLogan 40i vs MartinLogan LX16 Specs Table
General MartinLogan Motion 40i MartinLogan Motion LX16
Brand MartinLogan MartinLogan
Speaker Type Floor-standing speaker Bookshelf speakers
Power Range 20-300 watts 20-200 watts
Sensitivity 92 dB 92 dB
Impedance 4 ohms 5 ohms
Frequency Response 40-25k Hz 60-25k Hz
Drivers
Woofer Quantity 2 1
Woofer Size 6.5" 5.25"
Woofer Composition Aluminum Aluminum
Woofer Surround Material Rubber Rubber
Tweeter Size 1.0 x 1.4" 1.0 x 1.4"
Tweeter Type Folded Motion Folded Motion
Aimable Tweeter No No
Midrange Driver 5.5" No
Crossover Frequency 500Hz and 2600Hz 2700Hz
Firing Direction rear rear
Suggested Break-in Period Allow 72 hours of break-in at 90 dB Allow 72 hours of break-in at 90 dB
Physical Specs
Height 1055.0mm (41.5") 280.0mm (11")
Width 193.0mm (7.6") 165.0mm (6.5")
Depth 332.0mm (13.1") 242.0mm (9.5")
Weight 20.40kg (44.9lbs) 5.40kg (11.9lbs)
Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
Finish MDF/Lacquer Piano Lacquer
Available Colors Gloss Black, Matt White, Red Walnut Cherry (dark)
Mounting Bracket No 3/18-16 threaded insert
Recommended Stand Height n/a 28-31"
Grille Yes Yes
Moisture Resistancy No No
Connections
Biamp Inputs Yes No
Other
Parts Warranty 5 Years 5 Yrs w/Registration
Labor Warranty 5 Years 5 Yrs w/Registration