MartinLogan Motion SLM XL is a 2-way Passive Bookshelf speaker by MartinLogan. It features a 1x1.4" Folded Motion Ribbon Tweeter and x 4" Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 100-25k Hz and a sensitivity of 94 dB.
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Frequency Response of the MartinLogan Motion SLM XL Speaker
MartinLogan Motion SLM XL has a Frequency response range of 100-25k Hz at ±3dB. With a minimum frequency of 100 Hz, it is hard to expect a strong bass response from Motion SLM XL so depending on your use case, using a subwoofer will significantly help to widen the response range.
Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available subwoofer options.
Here we have a comparison of how Motion SLM XL'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 SLM XL
High Frequency
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Impedance and Sensitivity
MartinLogan Motion SLM XL's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms and has a sensitivity of
94 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
MartinLogan Motion SLM XL
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the MartinLogan Motion SLM XL 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 SLM XL with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
94dB of the MartinLogan Motion SLM XL is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes Motion SLM XL 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 SLM XL will be a good choice.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the MartinLogan Motion SLM XL:
Input Type
Motion SLM XL features Spring post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
MartinLogan Motion SLM XL External Dimensions and Weight
MartinLogan Motion SLM XL has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) .
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
MartinLogan Motion SLM XL
Wall Mounting
Motion SLM XL 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 SLM XL.
- Speaker Cable and Connectors
- 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.
- 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.