Reasons to choose MartinLogan Motion 8i over MartinLogan Motion LX16
Number of Woofers 2 vs 1
Height 142mm vs 280mm

Reasons to choose MartinLogan Motion LX16 over MartinLogan Motion 8i

Max Input Power 200 watts vs 180 watts
Sensitivity 92 dB vs 89 dB
Nominal Impedance 5 ohms vs 4 ohms
Woofer Size 5.25 inches vs 4 inches
Low Frequency Response 60 Hz vs 70 Hz
High Frequency Response 25k Hz vs 23k Hz
Mounting Bracket Yes vs No
Base Surface Area 399cm2 vs 753cm2
MartinLogan 8i vs MartinLogan LX16 Specs Table
General MartinLogan Motion 8i MartinLogan Motion LX16
Brand MartinLogan MartinLogan
Speaker Type Center channel speaker Bookshelf speakers
Power Range 20-180 watts 20-200 watts
Sensitivity 89 dB 92 dB
Impedance 4 ohms 5 ohms
Frequency Response 70-23k Hz 60-25k Hz
Drivers
Woofer Quantity 2 1
Woofer Size 4" 5.25"
Woofer Composition poly cone woofers with rigid dust caps Aluminum
Woofer Surround Material n/a 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 No No
Crossover Frequency n/a 2700Hz
Firing Direction n/a 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 142.0mm (5.6") 280.0mm (11")
Width 562.0mm (22.1") 165.0mm (6.5")
Depth 134.0mm (5.3") 242.0mm (9.5")
Weight 3.86kg (8.5lbs) 5.40kg (11.9lbs)
Enclosure Passive Radiator Bass Reflex
Finish n/a 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 n/a No
Other
Parts Warranty 5 Yrs w/ Registration 5 Yrs w/Registration
Labor Warranty 5 Yrs w/ Registration 5 Yrs w/Registration