Motion 15i Matte White Bo

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MSRP: $329.98
SKU: Motion 15i (White)
Brand: Martin Logan
The MartinLogan Motion 15i in Matte White is a high-performance bookshelf speaker that delivers refined sound with stunning dynamic range and jaw-dropping clarity. This compact speaker features MartinLogan's renowned Folded Motion® tweeter technology combined with a precision-engineered 5.25-inch aluminum cone woofer and rear-firing bass port. The Motion 15i provides the classic broad soundstage of the Motion Series from a newly designed enclosure with enhanced drive-stabilizing dust cap design and stiffened motor suspension. Premium construction includes a proprietary Vojtko crossover network using polypropylene and low-DF electrolytic capacitors, custom-wound inductors, and thermal and current protection. The solid cabinet is constructed from 18mm MDF with a reinforced 31mm thick front baffle to eliminate fidelity-robbing vibrations. Perfect for two-channel music systems or as part of a larger home theater setup, the Motion 15i delivers exceptional midrange clarity, precise imaging, and surprising bass extension for its compact size.

Frequency Response

60–25,000 Hz ±3dB

Recommended Amplifier Power

20—200 watts per channel

Horizontal Dispersion

80°

Vertical Dispersion

80°

Sensitivity

92 dB/2.83 volts/meter

Impedance

5 Ohms Compatible with 4, 6, or 8 Ohm rated amplifiers.

Crossover Frequency

2,700 Hz

High Frequency Transducer

1" × 1.4" (2.6cm × 3.6cm) Folded Motion Transducer with 5.25" × 1.75" (13.3cm × 4.4cm) diaphragm

Low Frequency Transducer

5.25” (13.3cm) aluminum cone with cast basket. Non-resonant asymmetrical chamber format. Rigid structured dust cap to reduce cone break-up modes.

Components

Custom air core coil and low DCR steel laminate inductors. Polypropylene film capacitors in series and low DF electrolytic capacitors in parallel. Overall system thermal/current protection.

Inputs

Custom 5-way tool-less binding posts

Weight

12 lbs. (5.4 kg)

Dimensions

11.4" x 6.8" x 9.5 "

(29cm x 17.3cm x 24cm)

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.

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