MartinLogan Motion 60XTi is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by MartinLogan. It was released in 2018. It features a 1.25 x 2.4" Folded Motion XT Tweeter, 1 x 6.5" Midrange and 2 x 8" Aluminum Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 35-25k Hz and a sensitivity of 94 dB. MartinLogan 60XTi has an MSRP of 3750$ per pair but can often be found around 2812$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the MartinLogan 60XTi is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Are you nuts? |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | 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.)
MartinLogan 60XTi Lifestyle
MartinLogan's Motion Series of Loudspeakers
Motion 60XTi 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 60XTi Speaker
MartinLogan 60XTi has a Frequency response range of 35-25k Hz and Power Range of 20-400 watts. With a minimum frequency of 35 Hz, Motion 60XTi delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Here we have a comparison of how Motion 60XTi's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Thinking about a subwoofer for the MartinLogan 60XTi?
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 5000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the MartinLogan 60XTi's 35Hz:
MartinLogan 60XTi's Folded Motion XT Tweeter
Crossover frequency of the MartinLogan 60XTi?
Motion 60XTi is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange is set to 400 Hz and the crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 2200 Hz.
MartinLogan 60XTi Crossover is set to 400Hz and 2200Hz
Impedance and Sensitivity
MartinLogan 60XTi's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms and has a sensitivity of
94 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the MartinLogan Motion 60XTi is a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective, make sure that you choose an amplifier than can provide 4 Ohms for this speaker.
Many AVRs (audio/video receiver) in the market may have difficulty when the speakers dip below the 4 Ohms levels (this may cause clipping or even physical damage), so we recommend to not pair the MartinLogan Motion 60XTi with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
94dB of the MartinLogan Motion 60XTi is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes Motion 60XTi an easy to drive from Sensitivity perspective. If you are planning to power your speaker with a Tube amp which are generally very low power, the MartinLogan 60XTi will be a good choice. Work out how loud the MartinLogan 60XTi plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the MartinLogan 60XTi need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
6.0–95 W
per channel into 4 ohms.
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Input Type
Motion 60XTi has Custom 5-way bi-wire tool-less binding posts type connectors and lets bi-amping/bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can enhance the overall transparency of your loudspeakers by using separate speaker wires for the low and high-frequency drivers from a single amplifier. Bi-amping, on the other hand, involves using separate amplifiers for the high and low-frequency drivers, potentially resulting in a greater dynamic range and reduced distortion.
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MartinLogan 60XTi Back View
MartinLogan 60XTi's Custom 5-way bi-wire tool-less binding posts terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Recommended Break In
Allow 72 hours of break-in at 90 dB.
MartinLogan 60XTi External Dimensions and Weight
MartinLogan 60XTi has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 46-3/16 x 9-1/16 x 15-9/16inch (1174.0 x 231.0 x 396.0mm ).
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 60XTi is approximately 914.8cm2 / 141.8inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of MartinLogan 60XTi, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
MartinLogan 60XTi Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the MartinLogan 60XTi virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a media center to get a better idea about the size.
MartinLogan 60XTi Floor-standing Speaker next to a Media Stand
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WeightThe MartinLogan 60XTi weighs 30.00kg / 66lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Motion 60XTi's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $5000
Cabinet type and Materials
MartinLogan 60XTi has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet and a MDF/Lacquer finish. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
MartinLogan 60XTi - Side View
Speaker Feet
MartinLogan 60XTi comes with the parts below which you can use to secure your loudspeaker on the surface that you are putting on:
- 4 Rubber feet (pre-installed)
- 4 Spike feet (w/ nuts attached)
- 2 Feet stabilizers
It is always recommended to use some kind of feet under all types of speakers. Besides limiting the movement of the speakers, it also compensates for non-flat surfaces and limits the contact surface area of the speaker. Rubber based feet also help isolating the vibrations within certain frequency ranges.
Port Position
MartinLogan 60XTi is a rear-firing port speaker so you have to make sure you leave enough space between the back of the speaker and wall or bookshelf so that it has room to breathe.
Available colors
MartinLogan 60XTi is available in Gloss Black, Matt White and Red Walnut.
MartinLogan 60XTi Colors
Does the MartinLogan 60XTi come with a Grille?
Motion 60XTi comes with magnetic grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible. Since the included grille of the Motion 60XTi is magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.
What's in the Box of MartinLogan 60XTi?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Motion 60XTi:
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- 2 Grilles
- 4 Rubber feet (pre-installed)
- 4 Spike feet (w/ nuts attached)
- 2 Feet stabizers
- 4 Bolts
- Hex-key
- Users Manual
- Warranty/Registration Information
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the MartinLogan Motion 60XTi.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the MartinLogan Motion 60XTi, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for MartinLogan 60XTi
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the MartinLogan Motion 60XTi speaker:
Official Brochure for MartinLogan 60XTi
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the MartinLogan Motion 60XTi speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for MartinLogan 60XTi
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.