Martin Logan 50XTi Center

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MSRP: $857.06
SKU: Motion 50XTi (Red Walnut)
Brand: Martin Logan
The Motion 50XTi in stunning Red Walnut finish represents the flagship center channel speaker in the Motion Series, designed for discerning home theater enthusiasts who demand reference-quality dialogue reproduction and premium aesthetics. This substantial three-way center channel features MartinLogan's premium Folded Motion® XT tweeter with larger diaphragm for enhanced output and detail, complemented by dual 5.5-inch aluminum cone midrange drivers and dual 6.5-inch aluminum cone woofers with rear-firing bass ports. The sophisticated Vojtko crossover network manages the complex four-driver array with precision, ensuring seamless integration across the frequency spectrum. Enhanced cabinet bracing and construction techniques minimize resonance while the low-profile horizontal design accommodates large flat-panel displays. The Motion 50XTi delivers the dynamic range, clarity, and power handling needed for modern immersive soundtracks while maintaining the natural, effortless presentation that makes dialogue intelligible at any volume. For significant impact in a multi-channel audio system, the new Motion 50XTi delivers wide soundstage with pinpoint details, thanks to a Folded Motion® XT tweeter, dual 6.5-inch aluminum cone woofers vented with a rear-firing bass port, and a proprietary Vojtko crossover network. XT stands for extreme: lifelike details from the lightning-fast Folded Motion XT tweeter, open and authentic midrange performance, coupled with deep, musical bass response. These classic performance technologies have been enhanced by the slightest of modifications, including the drive-stabilizing dust cap design and stiffened motor suspension. The speaker’s enclosure sports increased internal bracing, a reinforced baffle, and a fabric grille. Available in three stylish finishes: gloss black, matte white, and red walnut.

Frequency Response

50–25,000 Hz ±3dB

Recommended Amplifier Power

20—300 watts per channel

Horizontal Dispersion

80°

Vertical Dispersion

30°

Sensitivity

94 dB/2.83 volts/meter

Impedance

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

Crossover Frequency

900 & 2,200 Hz

High Frequency Transducer

1.25" × 2.4" (3.2cm × 6.1cm) Folded Motion XT Transducer with 4.5" x 2.75" (11.4cm × 7cm) diaphragm

Low Frequency Transducer

Two 6.5" (16.5cm) aluminum cone with cast poly- mer 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. Polyester film capacitors in series and low DF electrolytic capacitors in parallel. Tweeter thermal/current protection.

Inputs

Custom 5-way bi-wire tool-less binding posts

Weight

30.5 lbs. (13.8 kg)

Dimensions

7.6" x 22.8" x 12.8 "

(19.2cm x 58cm x 32.6cm)

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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