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MartinLogan Motion F10 Review
MartinLogan Motion® F10

Main Features

  • 1.0 x 1.4" Folded Motion Ribbon Tweeter
  • 5.5" Woven Fiberglass cone with cast polymer basket Midrange
  • 2 x 5.5" Aluminum Woofer
  • 38-25k Hz Frequency Response
  • 92 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 4ohms
  • Power Range: 20-250watts
  • Weight:50.50 lbs / 22.90 kg
  • Dimensions(HxWxD): 38-1/4"x11-1/4"x13-1/4" / 971 x 286 x 336mm
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MartinLogan Motion F10 Review
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MartinLogan Motion® F10 is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by MartinLogan. It features a 1.0 x 1.4" Folded Motion Ribbon Tweeter, 1 x 5.5" Midrange and 2 x 5.5" Aluminum Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 38-25k Hz and a sensitivity of 92 dB. MartinLogan Motion F10 has an MSRP of 2498$ per pair.

Room Size Suitability

The size of the room where you plan to use the MartinLogan Motion F10 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-fieldBad
Small RoomPoor
Mid-size RoomAverage
Large RoomGood
Very Large RoomAverage

(* 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 Motion F10  Lifestyle
MartinLogan Motion F10 Lifestyle

MartinLogan's Motion(4th Gen) Series of Loudspeakers

Motion F10 is a member of MartinLogan's Motion(4th Gen) series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.

MartinLogan Motion(4th Gen) Series Speakers
Model Frequency SensitivityImpedance Woofer
MartinLogan Motion F10
38-25k Hz 92 dB4Ω 2 x 5.5"
MartinLogan Motion F20
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35-25k Hz 92 dB4Ω 2 x 5.5"
MartinLogan Motion B10
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56-25k Hz 92 dB5Ω 1 x 5.25"
MartinLogan Motion MP10
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81-25k Hz 92 dB5Ω 1 x 5.5"
MartinLogan Motion C10
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63-25k Hz 93 dB4Ω 2 x 5.5"
MartinLogan Motion(4th Gen) Series Speakers
MartinLogan Motion(4th Gen) Series Speakers


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Frequency Response of the MartinLogan Motion F10 Speaker

MartinLogan Motion F10 has a Frequency response range of 38-25k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 20-250 watts. With a minimum frequency of 38 Hz, Motion F10 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.

To focus on the subwoofers that are in a similar price range with MartinLogan Motion F10, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $3000. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless of the price.
Here we have a comparison of how Motion F10'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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MartinLogan Motion F10
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MartinLogan Motion F10 Woofer
MartinLogan Motion F10's Aluminum Woofer

Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 3000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the MartinLogan Motion F10's 38Hz:

  • KLH Kendall with Low Frequency of 25 Hz (Compare w/ Motion F10)
  • GoldenEar Triton Five with Low Frequency of 26 Hz (Compare w/ Motion F10)
  • KLH Concord with Low Frequency of 28 Hz (Compare w/ Motion F10)
  • SVS Ultra Tower with Low Frequency of 28 Hz (Compare w/ Motion F10)
  • GoldenEar Triton Seven with Low Frequency of 29 Hz (Compare w/ Motion F10)

MartinLogan Motion F10 Tweeter
MartinLogan Motion F10's Folded Motion Ribbon Tweeter

Crossover frequency of the MartinLogan Motion F10?

Motion F10 is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange set to 280Hz and the Crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 3000Hz.

Impedance and Sensitivity

MartinLogan Motion F10's nominal impedance level is 4 ohms and has a sensitivity of 92 dB.

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MartinLogan Motion F10
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Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the MartinLogan Motion® F10 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® F10 with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.

Sensitivity

92dB of the MartinLogan Motion® F10 is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes Motion F10 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 Motion F10 will be a good choice.

Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the MartinLogan Motion F10:

  • Integrated Amps under 2000 USD
  • Integrated Amps under 3000 USD
  • Integrated Amps under 5000 USD
  • All Integrated Amplifiers

Input Type

Motion F10 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.

MartinLogan Motion F10 Back View
MartinLogan Motion F10 Back View

Recommended Break In

Allow 72 hours of break-in.

MartinLogan Motion F10 External Dimensions and Weight

MartinLogan Motion F10 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 38-1/4inch x 11-1/4inch x 13-1/4inch (971 x 286 x 336mm ).

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 F10 is approximately 961.0cm2 / 149.0inch2.

Weight

The MartinLogan Motion F10 weighs 22.90kg / 50.4lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Motion F10's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.

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MartinLogan Motion F10
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Floor-standing Speakers under $3000
MartinLogan Motion F10
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Cabinet type and Materials

MartinLogan Motion F10 has a Bass Reflex type cabinet. 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 Motion F10  - Side View
MartinLogan Motion F10 - Side View

MartinLogan Motion F10  Feet
MartinLogan Motion F10 Feet

Port Position

MartinLogan Motion F10 is a bottom-firing port speaker

Available colors

MartinLogan Motion F10 is available in Gloss Black, Walnut and and Satin White.

MartinLogan Motion F10  Colors
MartinLogan Motion F10 Colors

Does the MartinLogan Motion F10 come with a Grille?

Motion F10 comes with Secure-Lock 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.

MartinLogan Motion F10  with Grille
MartinLogan Motion F10 with Grille

Recommended Accessories

Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the MartinLogan Motion® F10.

  • Speaker Cable and Connectors
    • Speaker Cables with Banana Plugs: If you know the lenght of the cable you need, this is the easier option to connect your speakers with your amp.
    • Speaker Cables without Connectors: If you are not sure about the lenght or need longer than standard cables with plugs, choose this option.
    • Banana Connectors and Plugs: If you chose the cables without connectors option or already have some cable around, pick the banana plugs separately.
  • 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.

Official Brochure

Here is a link to download the official brochure for the MartinLogan Motion® F10 speaker:
Official Brochure for MartinLogan Motion F10

Official Product Page

Official manufacturer's product page for the MartinLogan Motion® F10 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for MartinLogan Motion F10

Warranty

5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.

MartinLogan Motion® F10 Alternatives in Passive Floor-standing Speakers
Model Type Sensitivity Impedance Frequency
MartinLogan Motion F20
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3-way 92 dB 4 ohms 35-25k Hz
MartinLogan Motion C10
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2-way 93 dB 4 ohms 63-25k Hz
Wharfedale EVO4.4
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3-way 89 dB 8 ohms 44-22k Hz
Polk R700
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3-way 88 dB 8 ohms 38-38k Hz
MartinLogan Motion B10
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2-way 92 dB 5 ohms 56-25k Hz
MartinLogan Motion MP10
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2-way 92 dB 5 ohms 81-25k Hz
B&W 704 S3
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3-way 88 dB 8 ohms 46-28k Hz
SVS Ultra Tower
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3-way 88 dB 8 ohms 28-32k Hz
Frequently Asked Questions about MartinLogan Motion® F10
What is the External Dimensions of MartinLogan Motion® F10
What is the Speaker Sensitivity of MartinLogan Motion® F10
is the MartinLogan Motion® F10 an easy to drive speaker?

MartinLogan Motion F10 Detailed Specifications

General
BrandMartinLogan
Full Model NameMartinLogan Motion® F10
Speaker Type3-way Floor-standing
Suggested Break-in PeriodAllow 72 hours of break-in
Power Range20-250 watts
Sensitivity92 dB
Impedance4 ohms
Frequency Response38-25k Hz
DRIVERS
Woofer Size5.5-inch
Woofer CompositionAluminum
Woofer SurroundRubber
Tweeter Size1.0 x 1.4-inch
Tweeter TypeFolded Motion Ribbon
Midrange Size5.5-inch
Crossover freq280Hz and 3000Hz
Port Positionbottom

CONNECTIONS
Connector TypeCustom 5-way bi-wire tool-less binding posts
Biamp InputsYes
Port Positionbottom
PHYSICAL SPECS
Height971.0mm ( 38-1/4-inch)
Width286.0mm ( 11-1/4-inch)
Depth336.0mm ( 13-1/4-inch)
Height971.0mm ( 38-1/4-inch)
Weight22.90kg ( 50.50 lbs)
EnclosureBass Reflex
Available ColorsGloss Black, Walnut, and Satin White
Mounting BracketNo
GrilleYes
Moisture ResistanceNo
OTHER
Handheld RemoteNo
Parts Warranty5 Years
Labor Warranty5 Years
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