MartinLogan Motion LX16 is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by MartinLogan. It was released in 2010. It features a 1.0 x 1.4" Folded Motion Tweeter and 1 x 5.25" Aluminum Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 60-25k Hz and a sensitivity of 92 dB. MartinLogan LX16 has an MSRP of 480$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the MartinLogan LX16 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 | Poor |
| Small Room | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Average |
| Very Large Room | Poor |
(* 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 LX16 Lifestyle
MartinLogan's Motion Series of Loudspeakers
Motion LX16 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 LX16 Speaker
MartinLogan LX16 has a Frequency response range of 60-25k Hz and Power Range of 20-200 watts. With a minimum frequency of 60 Hz, Motion LX16 delivers moderate bass depth so depending on your use case, you might want to consider adding a subwoofer to your system.
Here we have a comparison of how Motion LX16'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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Crossover frequency of the MartinLogan LX16?
The crossover frequency of the Motion LX16 is set to 2700Hz. This is the threshold frequency where the higher frequency signals over this level are sent to the tweeter and the lower-frequency signals are sent to the woofer by the crossover component.
Impedance and Sensitivity
MartinLogan LX16's nominal impedance level is
5 ohms and has a sensitivity of
92 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 5 Ohms makes the MartinLogan Motion LX16 a relatively difficult to drive speaker compared to more frequently found 8 ohms speakers from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
92dB of the MartinLogan Motion LX16 is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes Motion LX16 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 LX16 will be a good choice. Work out how loud the MartinLogan LX16 plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the MartinLogan LX16 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
7.6–120 W
per channel into 5 ohms.
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Input Type
Motion LX16 features Custom 5-way binding posts type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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MartinLogan LX16 Back View
Recommended Break In
Allow 72 hours of break-in at 90 dB.
MartinLogan LX16 External Dimensions and Weight
MartinLogan LX16 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 11.0 x 6.4 x 9.5inch (280.0 x 165.0 x 242.0mm ).
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 LX16 is approximately 399.3cm2 / 61.9inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of MartinLogan LX16, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
MartinLogan LX16 Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the MartinLogan LX16 virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a BDI Octave Media Cabinet to get a better idea about the size.
MartinLogan LX16 Speaker next to an amplifier and turntable
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WeightThe MartinLogan LX16 weighs 5.40kg / 11.9lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Motion LX16's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $500
Cabinet type and Materials
MartinLogan LX16 has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet and a Piano 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 LX16 - Side View
Speaker Feet
MartinLogan LX16 comes with 4 Rubber bumpers which you can use to secure your loudspeaker on the surface that you are putting on.
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 LX16 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 LX16 is available in Cherry (dark).
Wall Mounting
Motion LX16 has 3/18-16 threaded insert mounting bracket that makes it possible to mount on walls and similar surfaces easily.
Does the MartinLogan LX16 come with a Grille?
Motion LX16 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 LX16 is magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.
MartinLogan LX16 with Grille
What's in the Box of MartinLogan LX16?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Motion LX16:
- Bookshelf loudspeaker
- Magnetic grille
- 4 Rubber bumpers
- User's Manual (En/Fr)
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the MartinLogan Motion LX16.
- 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.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the MartinLogan Motion LX16, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for MartinLogan LX16
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the MartinLogan Motion LX16 speaker:
Official Brochure for MartinLogan LX16
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the MartinLogan Motion LX16 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for MartinLogan LX16
Warranty
5 Yrs w/Registration of parts warranty and 5 Yrs w/Registration of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.