In this review, we will be comparing Motion XT F100 and Motion XT F200, two Passive Floor-standing speakers by MartinLogan.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of MartinLogan Motion XT F100 and MartinLogan Motion XT F200 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | MartinLogan Motion XT F100 | MartinLogan Motion XT F200 |
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| Design | 3-way | 3-way |
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| Tweeter | 1.25 x 2.4" Folded Motion XT | 1.25 x 2.4" Folded Motion XT |
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| Midrange | 6.5" | 6.5" |
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| Woofer | 3 x 6.5" Aluminum | 3 x 8" Aluminum |
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| Frequency response | 31-25k Hz | 27-25k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 92 dB | 92 dB |
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| Impedance | 4 ohms | 4 ohms |
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| Power range | 20-450 watts | 20-600 watts |
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| Weight | 34.50kg / 75.9lbs | 39.00kg / 85.8lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 47-3/4" x 12-1/2" x 15"
1213 x 318 x 381mm | 50-3/4" x 13-3/4" x 16-1/2"
1289 x 349 x 419mm |
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Motion XT F100 and Motion XT F200 are members of MartinLogan's Motion XT series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
MartinLogan Motion XT Series
History
What size room are the MartinLogan Motion XT F100 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* |
MartinLogan Motion XT F100 |
MartinLogan Motion XT F200 |
| Near-field |
Are you nuts? |
Are you nuts? |
| Small Room |
Poor |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Average |
Average |
| Large Room |
Good |
Good |
| Very Large Room |
Good |
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
Both Motion XT F100 and Motion XT F200 are 3-way speakers.
MartinLogan Motion XT F100MartinLogan Motion XT F200
MidrangeWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| Driver |
MartinLogan Motion XT F100 |
MartinLogan Motion XT F200 |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1.25 x 2.4-inch
|
1.25 x 2.4-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 6.5-inch |
1 x 6.5-inch |
|
Woofer
|
3 x 6.5-inch
|
3 x 8-inch
|
Motion XT F100 features a 1.25 x 2.4" Folded Motion XT Tweeter, a 6.5" Midrange and 3 x 6.5" Aluminum Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 280Hz and 2600Hz. 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
Motion XT F100 has a frequency range of 31-25k 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 Motion XT F100's min frequency of 31Hz.
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
Motion XT F100 and Motion XT F200 have the same Impedance of 4 ohms and their sensitivity is also same at 92 dB.
One thing to keep in mind that the lower impedance speakers, especially the ones that are rated at 4 ohms may put more pressure on the amplifier unit comared to higher impedance speakers especially at high volume levels, so make sure the amp you pair with the Motion XT F100 and the Motion XT F100 can provide this impedance level.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. Staying
within that range gives nominal performance; driving the speaker beyond its maximum wattage can damage it.
Motion XT F200 can handle a max power of 600 watts RMS, whereas Motion XT F100 has a max power handling value of 450 watts RMS, 150 watts less than the Motion XT F200.
Note that higher power handling does not make a speaker louder: that depends mainly on
sensitivity and impedance. The calculator below shows how loud each of these actually plays
on a real amplifier.
Which plays louder on your amplifier?
Starting with a popular amplifier — change it to the one you own, or any you are
considering, and watch both numbers move.
MartinLogan Motion XT F100
MartinLogan Motion XT F200
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Both Motion XT F100 and Motion XT F200 features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.
MartinLogan Motion XT F100's Custom 5-way bi-wire tool-less binding posts terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
MartinLogan Motion XT F200's Custom 5-way bi-wire tool-less binding posts terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both Motion XT F100 and Motion XT F200 have bottom firing ports.
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 MartinLogan Motion XT F100's and MartinLogan Motion XT F200's external dimensions. MartinLogan Motion XT F100 has external dimensions of 1213 x 318 x 381mm (47-3/4inch x 12-1/2inch 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).
MartinLogan Motion XT F200 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 31mm wider, 76mm taller and 38mm deeper than MartinLogan Motion XT F100.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of MartinLogan Motion XT F100 and MartinLogan Motion XT F200 in scale.
Comparison image of MartinLogan Motion XT F100 and MartinLogan Motion XT F200 Size and External Dimensions
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 XT F100 is approximately 1211.6cm2 / 187.8inch2 and base area of the MartinLogan Motion XT F200 is approximately 1462.3cm2 / 226.7inch2. The Motion XT F100 requires 17% less surface area than the Motion XT F200 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 XT F100 weighs 34.50kg / 75.9lbs and the MartinLogan Motion XT F200 weighs 39.00kg / 85.8lbs. This makes the Motion XT F200 13% heavier than the Motion XT F100.
Here is a comparison of how Motion XT F100 and Motion XT F200's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
MartinLogan Motion XT F100
MartinLogan Motion XT F200
 Height |
1213mm
vs
1289mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
1211cm2
vs
1462cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
4498USD
vs
5498USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
 Max Input Power |
600 watts
vs
450 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Woofer Size |
8 inches
vs
6.5 inches
|
Larger woofer |
|
Low Frequency Response |
27 Hz
vs
31 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
| General |
MartinLogan Motion® XT F100 |
MartinLogan Motion® XT F200 |
| Brand |
MartinLogan |
MartinLogan |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
20-450 watts |
20-600 watts |
| Sensitivity |
92 dB |
92 dB |
| Impedance |
4 ohms |
4 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
31-25k Hz |
27-25k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
3 |
3 |
| Woofer Size |
6.5" |
8" |
| Woofer Composition |
Aluminum |
Aluminum |
| Woofer Surround Material |
Rubber |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
1.25 x 2.4" |
1.25 x 2.4" |
| Tweeter Type |
Folded Motion XT |
Folded Motion XT |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
6.5" |
6.5" |
| Crossover Frequency |
280Hz and 2600Hz |
300Hz and 2600Hz |
| Firing Direction |
bottom |
bottom |
| Suggested Break-in Period |
Allow 72 hours of break-in |
Allow 72 hours of break-in |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
1213.0mm (47.8") |
1289.0mm (50.7") |
| Width |
318.0mm (12.5") |
349.0mm (13.7") |
| Depth |
381.0mm (15") |
419.0mm (16.5") |
| Weight |
34.50kg (75.9lbs) |
39.00kg (85.8lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
MDF/Wood veneer |
MDF/Wood veneer |
| Available Colors |
Gloss Black, Walnut, and Satin White |
Gloss Black, Walnut, and Satin White |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
Yes |
Yes |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
Siblings in MartinLogan's Motion XT series, so they share a family sound. It comes down to size, output and price.
| Area | Better | Why |
|---|
| Bass |
B |
MartinLogan Motion XT F200 digs deeper - 27Hz against 31Hz. A subwoofer would even that out. |
| Amplifier needs |
evenly matched |
Similar sensitivity (92dB vs 92dB) - both want much the same power. |
| Headroom |
B |
MartinLogan Motion XT F200 takes more power (600W vs 450W) - more in hand in a big room. |
| Size |
depends |
MartinLogan Motion XT F100 is easier to place; MartinLogan Motion XT F200 is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides. |
| Expandability |
depends |
MartinLogan Motion XT F100: bi-amping; MartinLogan Motion XT F200: bi-amping. |
| Price |
A |
MartinLogan Motion XT F100 is cheaper - $4,498 against $5,498, about 18% less. |
A MartinLogan Motion XT F100
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?
The usual trade-off: MartinLogan Motion XT F200 measures better, MartinLogan Motion XT F100 costs about 18% less. Whether that gap is worth the money is the call only you can make - and in a normal room it is often smaller than the numbers suggest.
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.