MartinLogan - Motion Series CI, 4.5" Midrange with Folded Motion Tweeter, 2-Way In-Ceiling Speaker with Integrated Backbox (Each) - Paintable White
MartinLogan - Motion Series CI, 4.5" Midrange with Folded Motion Tweeter, 2-Way In-Ceiling Speaker with Integrated Backbox (Each) - Paintable White
Specifications
- Speaker TypeIn-CeilingRMS Power60 watts
- Key Specs
- Speaker Type: In-Ceiling
- RMS Power: 60 watts (The maximum amount of continuous power the device is able to handle.)
- General
- Brand: MartinLogan
- Model Number: MC4
- Product Name: Motion Series CI, 4.5" Midrange with Folded Motion Tweeter, 2-Way In-Ceiling Speaker with Integrated Backbox (Each)
- Color: Paintable White
- Audio
- Speaker Type: In-Ceiling
- RMS Power: 60 watts (The maximum amount of continuous power the device is able to handle.)
- Peak Power Handling: 120 watts (The maximum amount of power an electronic device, like a speaker, can handle without damage. This refers to short bursts of power, while root mean square (RMS) power handling indicates the amount of continuous power a device can sustain. Higher levels of distortion can also occur at peak power levels when the device is powered beyond its recommended usage.)
- Impedance: 4 ohms (Describes the resistance of an electric signal throughout the system. Devices with low impedance require less power to deliver optimal signals but are more at risk for damage from overloading. Higher impedance requires more power but is more protected from overload damage.)
- Minimum Frequency Response: 90 hertz (Describes the maximum range of frequencies or musical tones a product can reproduce, from very low tones to very high treble tones. The minimum frequency or musical tone the speaker can reproduce. High treble tones have higher frequencies while low tones and deep bass have lower frequencies.)
- Maximum Frequency Response: 25 kilohertz (Describes the maximum range of frequencies or musical tones a product can reproduce, from very low tones to very high treble tones. The maximum frequency or musical tone the speaker can reproduce. High treble tones have higher frequencies while low tones and deep bass have lower frequencies.)
- Sensitivity: 90 decibels
- Number of Speakers: 1
- Number of Tweeters: 1
- Tweeter Size: 1.4 inches
- Number of Midranges: 1
- Midrange Size: 4 inches
- Number of Drivers: 2
- Connectivity
- Wireless Multi-Room Audio: false (Technology that allows multiple speakers and/or soundbars to be connected wirelessly and play audio in separate rooms.)
- Audio Only Inputs: No audio only inputs
- Network Connector(s): No network connectors
- Speaker Wire Connection Type: Binding posts
- Features
- Indoor Or Outdoor Use: Indoor (Indicates the appropriate environment product was designed to be used in.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 5.63 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 5.63 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 5.65 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 2.02 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Mounting Dimensions: 4 Cut out diameter
- Other
- UPC: 810123025558
The most compact in-ceiling speaker in the MartinLogan Motion CI series; the MC4 is also one of the most versatile. The stunning clarity of its Folded Motion Tweeter paired with a lightweight woven fiberglass woofer all wrapped up in a built-in enclosure means you get incredible, and predictable sound exactly where you want it. Perfectly suited for a whole house music system, a dedicated home theater or even as a low-profile height effect channel, the MC4 is a fantastic all-around performer. All MartinLogan Motion CI Series speakers feature our signature Folded Motion Tweeter or FMT. This innovative piece of audio technology provides incredible detail, precise clarity, clean output and high efficiency in a small but mighty package. Pairing this tweeter with lightweight woven fiberglass woofers means that Motion CI delivers a clean and balanced sound that is perfectly suited for any application. Whether you listen to music, movies or a little bit of everything, Motion CI gives you a true high-end audio experience at an affordable price. To round out the assortment, pre-construction brackets are available for all models, and all in-ceiling models have square grilles and retrofittable back enclosures available separately.
- The MartinLogan Sound: Regardless of the environment, our speakers sound better, more articulate, detailed and realistic. With Controlled Dispersion and one of the clearest tweeters in the industry, our architectural models can complete with and often exceed the performance of traditional speakers.
- Controlled Dispersion: Room acoustics are extremely important. Everything in the listening room has an impact on the sound of your speakers, so we try to minimize the harmful effects by focusing the sound directly on your ears. This increases clarity, and detail regardless of the rooms design.
- Performance Meets Aesthetics: While there are many choices of CI speakers out there, MartinLogan stands out for bringing unique, high-performance technologies together in a package that perfectly blends discrete sound with noticeable quality. Performance and Aesthetics, both without compromise.
- Folded Motion Tweeter: This miracle of audio engineering gives high efficiency and low distortion a new benchmark. Our signature Folded Motion Tweeter uses an extremely lightweight diaphragm, in a space saving “folded” design, to deliver incredible detail, speed, and accuracy in a small space.
- Fiberglass Woofers: All Motion CI speakers feature lightweight woven fiberglass cones specifically engineered for their application to blend seamlessly with the lightning speed of our signature Folded Motion Tweeter.
- Built-In Enclosure: The MC4 has a sealed enclosure integrated into its design, which helps contain the sound coming off the back of the speaker to dramatically reduce unwanted sound that can travel through the floor and up into the living space above the speaker.
Whats Included
- Paintable Grille
- Cut-Out Template
- User's Manual
Product Manuals
Q: What is the diameter of the cutout needed for installation?
A: You will need a cutout diameter of 4.89 inches for installation.
Q: What is the minimum frequency response for this speaker?
A: The minimum frequency response for this speaker is 90 hertz.
Q: What is the peak power handling of this MartinLogan speaker?
A: The peak power handling for this speaker is 120 watts.
Q: How many tweeters does this speaker have?
A: This speaker has one tweeter.
Q: What material is used for the tweeter in this MartinLogan speaker?
A: The tweeter in this speaker is made of polyethylene.
Q: Does this MartinLogan speaker come with a built-in enclosure?
A: Yes, the MC4 speaker has a sealed enclosure integrated into its design.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Speakers
I have the SLMs for my LCR and needed surround speakers. My couch is against the back wall and I didn't have room in the walls to run wires. Since I was limited in options and my wife didn't want large speakers, I decided on the ML in-ceilings. Before these became available, I tried the IC3's. I connected them to my receiver to see how they sounded with the SLMs and found them to be flat and inefficient. I returned them in favor of the MC4s. The MC4s were a huge improvement. Having the ribbon tweeter, the sound is much brighter and more efficient. They blend in much better with the SLMs. With a small midrange woofer, I was realistic about the expectations. Overall, they sound great. My only complaint has to do with the installation. The mounting tabs were not designed for thicker ceilings. I had to go in the attic and chisel out the slats in the ceiling to get the tabs to turn and grab. This was extra work I didn't expect.
MIke Posted
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for the size!
Sounds great for ambient usage and can get decently loud. Especially nice for the size compared to other larger options.
RdwR Posted
- Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Very limited range, non-existent low-mids or lows
I have the ML motion bookshelves, center, and 5 1/2 surrounds. They are some of the best speakers I've ever heard, and in my opinion well worth their price. These in ceiling speakers however...are not like the rest. They're just not practical given their extremely limited range. Nothing sounds "complete" coming from these speakers alone. Deep voices, drums, a train, anything that needs a full range just gets cut right off at the mids. The mids and highs coming from the tiny speaker and folded tweeter are fantastic...but again, everything sounds "cut off" off by the limited lows. I was planning on using these as Atmos height speakers, but returned them because I don't even see them as being useful for things like helicopters flying overhead in the Atmos height speakers. If you're cutting your ceiling or wall to install a pair of speakers, definitely look elsewhere; especially for this price.
Zubikov Posted
