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MartinLogan Motion® MP10 Review
MartinLogan Motion® MP10

Main Features

  • 1.0 x 1.4" Folded Motion Ribbon Tweeter
  • 5.5" Woven Fiberglass Woofer
  • 81-25k Hz Frequency Response
  • 92 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 5ohms
  • Power Range: 20-200watts
  • Weight:9.70 lbs / 4.40 kg
  • Dimensions(HxWxD): 14"x8"x5" / 356 x 203 x 127mm
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MartinLogan Motion MP10 Review

MartinLogan Motion® MP10 is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by MartinLogan. It features a 1.0 x 1.4" Folded Motion Ribbon Tweeter and 1 x 5.5" Woven Fiberglass Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 81-25k Hz and a sensitivity of 92 dB. MartinLogan Motion MP10 has an MSRP of 998$ per pair.

What size of room is the MartinLogan Motion MP10 speaker good for?

The size of the room in which you are planning to use the MartinLogan Motion MP10 is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various sizes of environments considering its size and max power parameters:

Listening Environment* Suitability
Near-fieldPoor
Small RoomAverage
Mid-size RoomGood
Large RoomAverage
Very Large RoomPoor

(* 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.)

What are the speakers in MartinLogan's Motion(4th Gen) Series?

Motion MP10 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
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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
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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What is the Frequency Response of the MartinLogan Motion MP10 speaker?

MartinLogan Motion MP10 has a Frequency response range of 81-25k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 20-200 watts. At a minimum frequency of 81 Hz, it is hard to expect a strong bass response from Motion MP10 so depending on your intended use, using a subwoofer will significantly help to widen the response range.

To focus on the subwoofers that are in a similar price range with MartinLogan Motion MP10, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $1000. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless of the price.
Here we have a comparison of how Motion MP10's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
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MartinLogan Motion MP10 Woofer
MartinLogan Motion MP10's Woven Fiberglass Woofer

Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 1000$ (Pair), these are the 3 Passive Bookshelf speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the MartinLogan Motion MP10's 81Hz:

  • B&W 607 S2 with Low Frequency of 52 Hz (Compare w/ Motion MP10)
  • B&W 606 S2 with Low Frequency of 52 Hz (Compare w/ Motion MP10)
  • Wharfedale EVO4.1 with Low Frequency of 64 Hz (Compare w/ Motion MP10)


MartinLogan Motion MP10 Tweeter
MartinLogan Motion MP10's Folded Motion Ribbon Tweeter

What is the Crossover frequency of MartinLogan Motion MP10?

The Crossover frequency of the Motion MP10 is set to 2100Hz. 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.

What are the Impedance and Sensitivity of the MartinLogan Motion MP10? Is it an easy-to-drive speaker?

MartinLogan Motion MP10's nominal impedance level is 5 ohms and has a sensitivity of 92 dB.

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Nominal Impedance of 5 Ohms makes the MartinLogan Motion® MP10 a relatively difficult to drive speaker compared to more frequently found 8 ohms speakers from nominal Impedance perspective.

Sensitivity

92dB of MartinLogan Motion® MP10 is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes Motion MP10 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 MP10 will be a good choice.

Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the MartinLogan Motion MP10:

  • Integrated Amps under 750 USD
  • Integrated Amps under 1000 USD
  • Integrated Amps under 1500 USD
  • All Integrated Amplifiers

Input Type

Motion MP10 features Custom 5-way binding posts type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
MartinLogan Motion MP10 Back View
MartinLogan Motion MP10 Back View

Recommended Break In

Allow 72 hours of break-in.

MartinLogan Motion MP10 External Dimensions and Weight

MartinLogan Motion MP10 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 14inch x 8inch x 5inch (356 x 203 x 127mm ).

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 MP10 is approximately 257.8cm2 / 40.0inch2.

Weight

The MartinLogan Motion MP10 weighs 4.40kg / 9.7lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Motion MP10's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.

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Cabinet type and Materials

MartinLogan Motion MP10 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 MP10  - Side View
MartinLogan Motion MP10 - Side View

Port Position

MartinLogan Motion MP10 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 Motion MP10 is available in Gloss Black, Walnut and and Satin White.

MartinLogan Motion MP10  Colors
MartinLogan Motion MP10 Colors

Wall Mounting

Motion MP10 has Yes mounting bracket that makes it possible to mount on walls and similar surfaces easily.

Does the MartinLogan Motion MP10 come with a Grille?

Motion MP10 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 MP10  with Grille
MartinLogan Motion MP10 with Grille

Official Brochure

Here is a link to download the official brochure for the MartinLogan Motion® MP10 speaker:
Official Brochure for MartinLogan Motion MP10

Official Product Page

Official manufacturer's product page for the MartinLogan Motion® MP10 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for MartinLogan Motion MP10

Warranty

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

MartinLogan Motion MP10  Lifestyle
MartinLogan Motion MP10 Lifestyle

MartinLogan Motion® MP10 Alternatives in Passive Bookshelf Speakers
Model Type Sensitivity Impedance Frequency
B&W 606
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2-way 88 dB 8 ohms 52-28k Hz
B&W 606 S2
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2-way 88 dB 8 ohms 52-28k Hz
Klipsch RP-500M
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2-way 93 dB 8 ohms 48-25k Hz
Wharfedale EVO4.1
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2-way 87 dB 8 ohms 64-22k Hz
KEF Q150
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2-way 86 dB 8 ohms 51-28k Hz
Wharfedale LINTON
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3-way 90 dB 6 ohms 40-20k Hz
KEF Q350
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2-way 87 dB 8 ohms 63-28k Hz
Triangle Borea BR02
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2-way 89 dB 8 ohms 51 - 22k Hz
Wharfedale Denton 85
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2-way 88 dB 4 ohms 45-20k Hz
Wharfedale EVO4.2
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3-way 88 dB 8 ohms 54-22k Hz
Frequently Asked Questions about MartinLogan Motion® MP10
What is the External Dimensions of MartinLogan Motion® MP10
What is the Speaker Sensitivity of MartinLogan Motion® MP10
is the MartinLogan Motion® MP10 an easy to drive speaker?



MartinLogan Motion MP10 Detailed Specifications

General
BrandMartinLogan
Full Model NameMartinLogan Motion® MP10
Speaker Type2-way Bookshelf
Suggested Break-in PeriodAllow 72 hours of break-in
Power Range20-200 watts
Sensitivity92 dB
Impedance5 ohms
Frequency Response81-25k Hz
DRIVERS
Woofer Size5.5-inch
Woofer CompositionWoven Fiberglass
Woofer SurroundRubber
Tweeter Size1.0 x 1.4-inch
Tweeter TypeFolded Motion Ribbon
Crossover freq2100Hz
Port Positionrear

CONNECTIONS
Connector TypeCustom 5-way binding posts
Biamp InputsNo
Port Positionrear
PHYSICAL SPECS
Height356.0mm ( 14-inch)
Width203.0mm ( 8-inch)
Depth127.0mm ( 5-inch)
Height356.0mm ( 14-inch)
Weight4.40kg ( 9.70 lbs)
EnclosureBass Reflex
Available ColorsGloss Black, Walnut, and Satin White
Mounting BracketYes
GrilleYes
Moisture ResistanceNo
OTHER
Handheld RemoteNo
Parts Warranty5 Years
Labor Warranty5 Years
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