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MartinLogan Motion 20i Gloss Black Floorstanding Speaker (Each) - MO20IGB
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MartinLogan Motion 20i Gloss Black Floorstanding Speaker (Each) - MO20IGB
A compact floorstanding loudspeaker with a performance that is anything but small, the new Motion 20i features a Folded Motion® tweeter, dual 5.5-inch aluminum cone woofers with a rear-firing bass port, and a proprietary Vojtko crossover network. Motion 20i delivers the classic broad soundstage of the Motion Series from a newly designed enclosure enhanced by the slightest of modifications, including the drive-stabilizing dust cap design, stiffened motor suspension, and low-mounted woofers to reduce an acoustically harmful phenomenon known as floor bounce. The speaker’s enclosure sports a reinforced baffle and a fabric grille. Available in three stylish finishes: gloss black, matte white, and red walnut.
Features
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Engineering, Without Compromises
What makes the Motion Series sound so amazing? MartinLogan's dedicated in-house engineering and design team started by utilizing and refining the most advanced, compact technologies and combining them with innovative engineering and time-honored cabinet construction techniques. The result is an emotionally engaging sound that rivals (and most times trounces) traditional loudspeakers of similar size and price. Our 'no compromise' philosophy gives Motion Series a unique sound you won't find anywhere else. - Sound Inspired by Electrostatic Speakers
The success of the Motion Series is directly attributed to its close relation to MartinLogan’s legendary ultra-high-end electrostatic loudspeakers. The desire to transmute that level of performance into a more traditional loudspeaker at a more affordable price drove the initial design imperatives that created the Motion Series. - Folded Motion® Tweeters
MartinLogan's signature Folded Motion tweeter utilizes an extremely low mass diaphragm that "squeezes" air, thus demanding significantly less excursion than the typical 1-inch dome tweeter. Its folded design allows for a much larger surface area (compared to that of a regular 1-inch dome tweeter), controlled dispersion characteristics, and vanishingly low distortion. It's a miracle of audio engineering that's able to deliver much of the high-frequency detail and speed of a large, dynamic electrostatic panel in a small space. - Powerful Aluminum Cone Mid-Frequency and Bass Drivers
Custom built, low-distortion drivers pair high-power magnet structures with aluminum cone diaphragms to deliver massive excursion and sound output, preserve minute bass details, and maximize power handling capability, all without a hint of distortion. A unique concave dust cap design reinforces the strength and rigidity of the cone while reducing break up modes.
The use of aluminum for cones maximizes rigidity and strength of the drivers without adding excessive weight. This, along with the exceptional damping properties of aluminum, ensures the smooth, non-resonant response necessary for seamless blending with high-resolution Folded Motion tweeters. An added benefit of aluminum is its outstanding thermal conduction capability which allows cones to serve as efficient heat sinks for voice coils.
To deliver accuracy in the critical midrange, mid-frequency drivers feature a specially engineered "stiff" suspension. Stiffening the suspension (the spider and surround) raises the driver's resonant frequency and optimizes its performance to achieve a natural roll-off and inherently operate within an ideal range for a mid-frequency reproduction (as opposed to a comparably sized woofer). - Low-Mounted Woofers Minimize Floor Bounce
Floorstanding Motion models utilize 2.5-way designs that feature woofers positioned low in the cabinet and close to the floor. This deliberate design addresses a phenomenon known as floor bounce where sound reflected off the floor (from drivers positioned high on a cabinet), and those aimed directly at the listener interfere with each other. Without addressing these issues, listeners would experience bloated bass and massive increases and decreases in sound levels throughout critical midrange frequencies. Through careful crossover design and driver positioning, floorstanding Motion speakers deliver a flat, balanced response through the bass and midrange regions. Such considerations are crucial when seeking to achieve accurate reproduction of vocals and instruments such as kick drums. - Proprietary Vojtko™ Crossover Networks
Premium Motion Series speakers feature proprietary Vojtko crossover networks using polypropylene and low-DF electrolytic capacitors, custom-wound inductors, and thermal and current protection.
Vojtko crossovers are named after MartinLogan's chief audio technologist, Joe Vojtko. His unique approach to crossover design is as big of a part of the "MartinLogan Sound" as are electrostatic and Folded Motion thin-film driver technologies. A Vojtko crossover isn't so much a set of design requirements as it is a philosophy. Vojtko crossovers are designed in such a way that all drivers are kept within their optimal frequency range and balanced with one another. The drivers themselves are as much a part of a Vojtko crossover as are capacitors and resistors. Before the design of any crossover begins, drivers are carefully selected or designed to operate within a very intentional frequency range and with precise and predictable performance parameters. Vojtko crossovers are always built from high-quality parts, and care is taken to avoid overly complex topologies—a straightforward objective due to the careful selection of woofers and tweeters. The final (and most critical) aspect of a Vojtko Crossover is that final voicing is conducted in a space that is indicative of a real-world environment. This pragmatic approach allows MartinLogan speakers to sound their best in real-world rooms. - Modern Design Featuring Luxurious Finishes
Discreetly hidden behind fabric wrapped magnetic grilles, Folded Motion and aluminum cone drivers are held securely in place beneath matte black trim that masks tweeter and woofer mounting hardware for a clean, modern aesthetic. Solid cabinets, designed to eliminate fidelity robbing vibrations, are constructed from 18mm (0.7-inch) MDF with 31mm (1.2-inch) thick front baffles. Motion 60XTi and 50XTi feature additional internal bracing to further reduce cabinet resonance.
MartinLogan's premier Motion Series speakers are available in three luxurious finishes and matching metallic trim—gloss black with black grilles and gunmetal grey trim, matte white with silver grilles and silver trim, and red walnut with black grilles and champagne colored trim. - Custom 5-Way Tool-less Binding Posts
Premium gold-plated 5-way tool-less binding posts assure a stable connection while accommodating a wide range of connections.
Two sets of binding posts accommodate bi-wire connections to increase signal carrying conductors and allow each portion of the crossover to be directly coupled to the amplifier.
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General
Bluetooth
No
Wi-Fi
No
USB Port
No
NFC
No
Water Resistant
No
Rock Speaker
No
Number of Speakers In Set
1
Waterproof
No
AirPlay
No
Built-In Mic
No
Digital Display
No
Aux Input
No
Crossover Frequency
500Hz, 2600Hz
Recommended Amplifier Power
20W - 200W
App Controlled
No
Optical Digital Input
No
Rechargeable
No
SonosNet
No
Control Button(s)
No
Microphone Mute
No
Coaxial Digital Input
No
HDMI Input
No
HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC)
No
4K Video Passthrough
No
8K Video Passthrough
No
Remote Control Included
No
Wireless Subwoofer
No
Input(s)
1 x Custom 5-Way bi-wire tool-less binding posts
HDR Support
No
Tweeter Size (in)
1 x 1.4
Tweeter(s)
1 x 1” x 1.4” Folded Motion Transducer with 5.25” x 1.75” diaphragm
Woofer Size (in)
5.5
Woofer(s)
2 x 5.5” aluminum cone with cast polymer basket. Non-resonant asymmetrical chamber format. Rigid structured dust cap to reduce cone break-up modes
Wireless Multi-Room Audio
No
Center Speaker
No
Side-Firing Speaker
No
Dolby Atmos
No
DTS: X
No
Connectivity
Custom 5-Way bi-wire tool-less binding posts
Frequency Response
46Hz - 25,000Hz (+/- 3 dB)
Powered / Passive
Passive
Enclosure Type
Ported
Impedance
4 Ohms
Magnetic Shielding
No
Sensitivity
90dB @ 2.83 volts/ meter
Speaker Design
3-Way
Speaker Type
Floor Standing
Approximate Weight
Unit Weight (lbs.)
33
Shipping Weight (lbs.)
43
Warranty Information
Parts Warranty
5 Years Limited
Labor Warranty
5 Years Limited
Approximate Dimensions
Height (in)
36.6
Width (in)
6.8
Depth (in)
11.8
Guides
Brochure
Key Features
- Sold As Each
- 46–25,000 Hz +/-3dB Frequency Response
- 80 Degrees x 80 Degrees Dispersion
- 1" x 1.4" Folded Motion Transducer With 5.25" x 1.75" Diaphragm High Frequency Driver
- 5.5” Aluminum Cone With Cast Polymer Basket Mid Frequency Driver
- Two 5.5" Aluminum Cone With Cast Polymer Basket Lower Frequency Drivers
- 90 dB/2.83 volts/meter Sensitivity
- 4 Ohms Impedance
- 20-200 Watts Per Channel Recommended Amplifier Power
- 500 & 2,600 Hz Crossover Frequency
- Gloss Black Finish
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