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SVS Ultra Evolution Titan vs MartinLogan Motion XT F100 Comparison

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SVS Ultra Evolution Titan

Passive Floor-standing | 27-40k Hz

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SVS Ultra Evolution Titan vs MartinLogan Motion XT F100 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Ultra Evolution Titan and Motion XT F100, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from SVS and MartinLogan.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of SVS Ultra Evolution Titan and MartinLogan Motion XT F100 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

SVS Ultra Evolution Titan Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 1" Dome Tweeter
  • 4.5" Midrange
  • 4 x 6.5" Composite glass-fiber Woofer
  • 27-40k Hz Frequency Response
  • 88 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 6ohms
  • Power Range:20-300watts
  • Weight:31.60kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1197.0" x 9.8" x 17.3"( 1197 x 249 x 439.3mm (D )

MartinLogan Motion XT F100 Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 1.25 x 2.4" Folded Motion XT Tweeter
  • 6.5" Midrange
  • 3 x 6.5" Aluminum Woofer
  • 6.5" Midrange
  • 31-25k Hz Frequency Response
  • 92 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 4ohms
  • Power Range:20-450watts
  • Weight:34.50kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1213.0" x 12-1/2" x 15"( 1213 x 318 x 381mm )

What size room are the SVS Ultra Evolution Titan and MartinLogan Motion XT F100 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* SVS Ultra Evolution Titan MartinLogan Motion XT F100
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.)

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the SVS Ultra Evolution Titan and MartinLogan Motion XT F100 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

Both Ultra Evolution Titan and Motion XT F100 are 3-way speakers.

Driver SVS Ultra Evolution Titan MartinLogan Motion XT F100
Driver Setup 3-way 3-way
Tweeter 1-inch 1.25 x 2.4-inch
Midrange 2 x 4.5-inch 1 x 6.5-inch
Woofer 4 x 6.5-inch 3 x 6.5-inch

Ultra Evolution Titan features a 1" aluminum Dome Tweeter , a 4.5" Midrange and 4 x 6.5" Composite glass-fiber Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 160HZ and 1900Hz. On the other hand, the 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.

Frequency Response

Ultra Evolution Titan has a frequency range of 27-40k Hz whereas Motion XT F100 has a frequency range of 31-25k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 27Hz, the Ultra Evolution Titan can go slightly deeper then the Motion XT F100's min frequency of 31Hz.

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

Ultra Evolution Titan
Motion XT F100
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

SVS Ultra Evolution Titan
MartinLogan Motion XT F100
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

Ultra Evolution Titan is a 6 ohms speaker compared to the Motion XT F100 which has a nominal impedance of 4 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 XT F100 can provide this impedance level.

These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. Ultra Evolution Titan sensitivity is rated at 88 dB and the Motion XT F100's is rated at 92 dB. This 4 dB difference makes the MartinLogan Motion XT F100 a more sensitive speaker compared to SVS Ultra Evolution Titan, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Floor-standing Speakers

Ultra Evolution Titan
Motion XT F100
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.

Ultra Evolution Titan can handle a max power of 450 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Ultra Evolution Titan has a max power handling value of 300 watts RMS , 150 watts less than the Motion XT F100.

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

Both Ultra Evolution Titan and Motion XT F100 features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.

SVS Ultra Evolution Titan Terminals
SVS Ultra Evolution Titan's Gold-plated 5-way terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring

MartinLogan Motion XT F100Custom 5-way bi-wire tool-less binding posts Terminals
MartinLogan Motion XT F100's Custom 5-way bi-wire tool-less binding posts terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Ultra Evolution Titan has a rear firing port whereas Motion XT F100 has a bottom firing ports. MartinLogan Motion XT F100's bottom-firing port gives more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls compared to SVS Ultra Evolution Titan 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 SVS Ultra Evolution Titan's and MartinLogan Motion XT F100's external dimensions. SVS Ultra Evolution Titan has external dimensions of 1197 x 249 x 439.3mm (D ( 47.13 x 9.8 x 17.3”) whereas MartinLogan Motion XT F100 has external dimensions of 1213 x 318 x 381mm ( 47-3/4inch x 12-1/2inch x 15inch ) .

SVS Ultra Evolution Titan is 69mm narrower and 16mm shorter than MartinLogan Motion XT F100 but it is also 58mm deeper.

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 SVS Ultra Evolution Titan is approximately 1093.1cm2 / 169.4inch2 and base area of the MartinLogan Motion XT F100 is approximately 1211.6cm2 / 187.8inch2. The Ultra Evolution Titan requires 10% less surface area than the Motion XT F100 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 SVS Ultra Evolution Titan weighs 31.60kg / 69.5lbs and the MartinLogan Motion XT F100 weighs 34.50kg / 75.9lbs. This makes the Motion XT F100 9% heavier than the Ultra Evolution Titan.

Here is a comparison of how Ultra Evolution Titan and Motion XT F100's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.

Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
SVS Ultra Evolution Titan
MartinLogan Motion XT F100
Min
Average
Max

Reasons to choose SVS Ultra Evolution Titan over MartinLogan Motion® XT F100
Nominal Impedance 6 ohms vs 4 ohms Less selective with amplifiers
Number of Woofers 4 vs 3 More woofers
Low Frequency Response 27 Hz vs 31 Hz Generates deeper bass
High Frequency Response 40k Hz vs 25k Hz Generates higher frequency
Height 1197mm vs 1213mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
Base Surface Area 1093cm2 vs 1211cm2 Takes less floor space
Price per pair* 3999USD vs 4498USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)

Reasons to choose MartinLogan Motion® XT F100 over SVS Ultra Evolution Titan

Max Input Power 450 watts vs 300 watts Handle more power from your amplifier
Sensitivity 92 dB vs 88 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
SVS Ultra Evolution Titan vs MartinLogan Motion XT F100 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General SVS Ultra Evolution Titan MartinLogan Motion® XT F100
Brand SVS MartinLogan
Speaker Type Floor-standing speaker Floor-standing speaker
Power Range 20-300 watts 20-450 watts
Sensitivity 88 dB 92 dB
Impedance 6 ohms 4 ohms
Frequency Response 27-40k Hz 31-25k Hz
Drivers
Woofer Quantity 4 3
Woofer Size 6.5" 6.5"
Woofer Composition Composite glass-fiber Aluminum
Woofer Surround Material Rubber Rubber
Tweeter Size 1" 1.25 x 2.4"
Tweeter Type Dome Folded Motion XT
Aimable Tweeter No No
Midrange Driver 4.5" 6.5"
Crossover Frequency 160HZ and 1900Hz 280Hz and 2600Hz
Firing Direction rear bottom
Suggested Break-in Period n/a Allow 72 hours of break-in
Physical Specs
Height 1197.0mm (47.1") 1213.0mm (47.8")
Width 249.0mm (9.8") 318.0mm (12.5")
Depth 439.0mm (17.3") 381.0mm (15")
Weight 31.60kg (69.5lbs) 34.50kg (75.9lbs)
Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
Finish n/a MDF/Wood veneer
Available Colors Piano Gloss Black,Piano Gloss White,Black Oak Veneer 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

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