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MartinLogan Motion F10 vs GoldenEar Triton Seven Comparison

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MartinLogan Motion F10

Passive Floor-standing | 38-25k Hz

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Passive Floor-standing | 29-35k Hz

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MartinLogan Motion F10 vs GoldenEar Triton Seven Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Motion F10 and Triton Seven, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from MartinLogan and GoldenEar.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of MartinLogan Motion F10 and GoldenEar Triton Seven first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

MartinLogan Motion F10 Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 1.0 x 1.4" Folded Motion Ribbon Tweeter
  • 5.5" Midrange
  • 2 x 5.5" Aluminum Woofer
  • 38-25k Hz Frequency Response
  • 92 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 4ohms
  • Power Range:20-250watts
  • Weight:22.90kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 971.0" x 11-1/4" x 13-1/4"( 971 x 286 x 336mm )

GoldenEar Triton Seven Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • " Folded Ribbon Tweeter
  • 2 x 5.25" Polypropylene Woofer
  • 29-35k Hz Frequency Response
  • 89 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:10-300watts
  • Weight:14.55kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1029.0" x 10-1/2" x 14-1/2"( 1029.0 x 267.0 x 369.0mm )

What size room are the MartinLogan Motion F10 and GoldenEar Triton Seven 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* MartinLogan Motion F10 GoldenEar Triton Seven
Near-field Bad Bad
Small Room Poor Poor
Mid-size Room Average Average
Large Room Good Good
Very Large Room Average Average

(* 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 MartinLogan Motion F10 and GoldenEar Triton Seven compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.


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Drivers

One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that Motion F10 is a 3-way design whereas the Triton Seven is a 2-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 MartinLogan Motion F10 GoldenEar Triton Seven
Driver Setup 3-way 2-way
Tweeter 1.0 x 1.4-inch -inch
Midrange 1 x 5.5-inch -
Woofer 2 x 5.5-inch 2 x 5.25-inch

Motion F10 features a 1.0 x 1.4" Folded Motion Ribbon Tweeter , a 5.5" Midrange and 2 x 5.5" Aluminum Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 280Hz and 3000Hz. On the other hand, the Triton Seven features a " Folded Ribbon Tweeter and 2 x 5.25" Polypropylene Woofer .

Frequency Response

Motion F10 has a frequency range of 38-25k Hz whereas Triton Seven has a frequency range of 29-35k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 29Hz, the Triton Seven can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Motion F10's min frequency of 38Hz.

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 Floor-standing class in our database.

Low Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

Motion F10
Triton Seven
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

MartinLogan Motion F10
GoldenEar Triton Seven
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

Motion F10 is a 4 ohms speaker compared to the Triton Seven which has a nominal impedance of 8 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 F10 can provide this impedance level.

These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. Motion F10 sensitivity is rated at 92 dB and the Triton Seven's is rated at 89 dB. This 3 dB difference makes the MartinLogan Motion F10 a more sensitive speaker compared to GoldenEar Triton Seven, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Floor-standing Speakers

Motion F10
Triton Seven
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.

Motion F10 can handle a max power of 300 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Motion F10 has a max power handling value of 250 watts RMS , 50 watts less than the Triton Seven.

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

Motion F10 features Custom 5-way bi-wire tool-less binding posts posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Triton Seven has a 5-way Post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.

MartinLogan Motion F10 Terminals
MartinLogan Motion F10's Custom 5-way bi-wire tool-less binding posts terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Motion F10 has a bottom firing port whereas Triton Seven has a rear firing ports. MartinLogan Motion F10's bottom-firing port gives more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls compared to GoldenEar Triton Seven with its rear-firing port.

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 MartinLogan Motion F10's and GoldenEar Triton Seven's external dimensions. MartinLogan Motion F10 has external dimensions of 971 x 286 x 336mm ( 38-1/4inch x 11-1/4inch x 13-1/4inch ) whereas GoldenEar Triton Seven has external dimensions of 1029.0 x 267.0 x 369.0mm ( 40-1/2 x 10-1/2 x 14-1/2inch) .

MartinLogan Motion F10 is 58mm shorter and 33mm less deeper than GoldenEar Triton Seven but it is also 19mm 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 MartinLogan Motion F10 is approximately 961.0cm2 / 149.0inch2 and base area of the GoldenEar Triton Seven is approximately 985.2cm2 / 152.7inch2. The Motion F10 requires 2% less surface area than the Triton Seven 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 MartinLogan Motion F10 weighs 22.90kg / 50.4lbs and the GoldenEar Triton Seven weighs 14.55kg / 32lbs. This makes the Motion F10 57% heavier than the Triton Seven.

Here is a comparison of how Motion F10 and Triton Seven's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.

Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
MartinLogan Motion F10
GoldenEar Triton Seven
Min
Average
Max

What's in the Box of GoldenEar Triton Seven?

Here are the items that come with the Triton Seven:
  • Floorstanding loudspeaker
  • 4 Rubber feet (pre-installed)
  • 4 Spikes
  • 4 Locking nuts
  • Owners Manual

  • Reasons to choose MartinLogan Motion® F10 over GoldenEar Triton Seven
    Driver Setup 3-way vs 2-way Have a dedicated mid-range driver
    Sensitivity 92 dB vs 89 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
    Woofer Size 5.5 inches vs 5.25 inches Larger woofer
    Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring Yes vs No Allows bi-amping and bi-wiring connections
    Height 971mm vs 1029mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Base Surface Area 961cm2 vs 985cm2 Takes less floor space

    Reasons to choose GoldenEar Triton Seven over MartinLogan Motion® F10

    Max Input Power 300 watts vs 250 watts Handle more power from your amplifier
    Nominal Impedance 8 ohms vs 4 ohms Less selective with amplifiers
    Low Frequency Response 29 Hz vs 38 Hz Generates deeper bass
    High Frequency Response 35k Hz vs 25k Hz Generates higher frequency
    Passive Radiator dual 8-inch infrasonic planar sub-bass vs None Increases the bass performance
    Price per pair* 1798USD vs 2498USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
    MartinLogan Motion F10 vs GoldenEar Triton Seven Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General MartinLogan Motion® F10 GoldenEar Triton Seven
    Brand MartinLogan GoldenEar
    Speaker Type Floor-standing speaker Floor-standing speaker
    Power Range 20-250 watts 10-300 watts
    Sensitivity 92 dB 89 dB
    Impedance 4 ohms 8 ohms
    Frequency Response 38-25k Hz 29-35k Hz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 2 2
    Woofer Size 5.5" 5.25"
    Woofer Composition Aluminum Polypropylene
    Woofer Surround Material Rubber Rubber
    Tweeter Size 1.0 x 1.4" -
    Tweeter Type Folded Motion Ribbon Folded Ribbon
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver 5.5" No
    Crossover Frequency 280Hz and 3000Hz n/a
    Firing Direction bottom rear
    Suggested Break-in Period Allow 72 hours of break-in n/a
    Physical Specs
    Height 971.0mm (38.2") 1029.0mm (40.5")
    Width 286.0mm (11.3") 267.0mm (10.5")
    Depth 336.0mm (13.2") 369.0mm (14.5")
    Weight 22.90kg (50.4lbs) 14.55kg (32lbs)
    Enclosure Bass Reflex Passive Radiator
    Finish n/a MDF/Lacquer
    Available Colors Gloss Black, Walnut, and Satin White Gloss Black
    Grille Yes n/a
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Biamp Inputs Yes No
    Other
    Parts Warranty 5 Years 5 Years
    Labor Warranty 5 Years 5 Years

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