MartinLogan Motion 2i is a 2-way Passive Bookshelf speaker by MartinLogan. It was released in 2018. It features a 0.94 x 1" Folded Motion Ribbon Tweeter and 1 x 3.5" Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 115-23k Hz and a sensitivity of 86 dB.
MartinLogan's Motion Series of Loudspeakers
Motion 2i is a member of MartinLogan's Motion series of Passive speakers. The Motion range are MartinLogan's popular speakers using the brand's Folded Motion tweeter in conventional cabinets. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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MartinLogan Motion Series Speakers
MartinLogan Motion Series Speakers
Frequency Response of the MartinLogan Motion 2i Speaker
MartinLogan Motion 2i has a Frequency response range of 115-23k Hz. 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.
Here we have a comparison of how Motion 2i's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
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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. Work out how loud the MartinLogan Motion 2i plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the MartinLogan Motion 2i need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
25–400 W
per channel into 6 ohms.
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Input Type
Motion 2i features Spring post type connectors.
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MartinLogan Motion 2i External Dimensions and Weight
MartinLogan Motion 2i has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) (254.0 x 120.7 x 114.3mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of MartinLogan Motion 2i is approximately 138.0cm2 / 21.4inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of MartinLogan Motion 2i, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
MartinLogan Motion 2i Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the MartinLogan Motion 2i virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a BDI Octave Media Cabinet to get a better idea about the size.
MartinLogan Motion 2i Speaker next to an amplifier and turntable
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WeightThe MartinLogan Motion 2i weighs 1.54kg / 3.4lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Motion 2i's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
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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 are our favorite isolators but you may find 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.