MartinLogan Motion 2i is a 2-way Passive Bookshelf speaker by MartinLogan. It features a 0.94 x 1" Folded Motion Ribbon Tweeter and x 3.5" Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 115-23k Hz and a sensitivity of 86 dB.
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Frequency Response of the MartinLogan Motion 2i Speaker
MartinLogan Motion 2i has a Frequency response range of 115-23k Hz at ±3dB. With a minimum frequency of 115 Hz, it is hard to expect a strong bass response from Motion 2i so depending on your use case, using a subwoofer will significantly help to widen the response range.
Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available subwoofer options.
Here we have a comparison of how Motion 2i's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
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High Frequency
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Impedance and Sensitivity
MartinLogan Motion 2i's nominal impedance level is
6 ohms and has a sensitivity of
86 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 6 Ohms makes the MartinLogan Motion 2i a relatively difficult to drive speaker compared to more frequently found 8 ohms speakers from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only 86 dB, MartinLogan Motion 2i is a difficult to drive speaker from Sensitivity perspective, make sure to choose an amplifier with a high output if you like listening to your music at high volume levels. You may especially have a hard time using Tube amplifiers which are traditionally very low power compared to Class A/B or Class D amps.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the MartinLogan Motion 2i:
Input Type
Motion 2i features Spring post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
MartinLogan Motion 2i External Dimensions and Weight
MartinLogan Motion 2i has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) .
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Available colors
MartinLogan Motion 2i is available in Gloss Black.
Wall Mounting
Motion 2i doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the MartinLogan Motion 2i.
- Speaker Cable and Connectors
- Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators more affordable options too.
- Acoustic Panels and Treatments: Your room is as important as your stereo equipment so acoustic treatments goes a long way in improving the overall performance.
- Speaker Stands: Stands bring your bookshelf speakers to ideal height (rule of thumb is to have the tweeter level with your ear in your listening position), helps stability and acoustical isolation.
Warranty
5 Yrs w/ Registration of parts warranty and 5 Yrs w/ Registration of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.