Customer Ratings & Reviews

Great midrange clarity. Build quality is excellent... these are solid! It was between these and the Bowers and Wilkins 706 s2/3. I enjoyed the sound of these compared to those (and a few others). Love the new design and the tweeters on the new motion xt series. Using a Denon dra-800h for a 2.1 set up and very pleased so far!

It’s hard not to like these speakers. In an acoustically treated room, paired with a quality Class A/B or quality Class D amplifier capable of driving 4-ohm speakers—like the setup in Best Buy’s demo room—they can sound amazing. Acoustic guitars and rich female vocals are especially impressive. However, I found them less forgiving with a budget amp, such as the WiiM Amp Ultra, or in a larger, untreated room. If you want strong bass without a subwoofer or prefer a warmer, more relaxed presentation for country, pop, and rock, they may not be the best fit. Something like the Foundation F1 might better suit your preferences at a similar price.

[Employee of bestbuy] I bought a pair of these for a dedicated music room. They are connected to a Marantz Cinema 70, and the Martin Logan sealed Dynamo 10. I’m using the Audioquest Black Lab sub cable, and an Audioquest Cinnamon hdmi. Needless to say, I don’t have any of my components plugged into the wall. I am using the non-sacrificial Powerquest 505 surge/conditioner. My music room is small, but the results are as if I am listening to my music live. Quality components of your design make a huge difference in your listening experience!

The finish on these bookshelves is legit. Quality sound as expected from ML, tight and fast bass, FMT tweeter really is quite wonderful. I will say however due to the overpriced ML XT C100 center, if you're going for home theater you're better off checking out the new SVS Ultra Evolution. Your wallet will thank you.

I felt these speakers are beautiful and well made. I really liked the look and preferred the gloss black..just know that it will show fingerprints and must be wiped down if that sort of thing bothers you. First off the tweeter is pretty sweet. Even at high volumes I was never able to make it lose its composure. Detail and high frequency extension is all there with this speaker. I tried these with an AVR, a tube amp, and 3 different solid state. Eventually I settled on an Elac Alchemy, which is a Class D and is capable of 325watts x2 into the B100's 4ohm impedance. Feeding the Logans with a nice clean signal and the B100's can sound very nice with a sense of refinement due to their looks and extension of the tweeter.. but for me I felt the overall experience was lacking a little something in the mid to lower bass frequency range. Paired with a SVSpro subwoofer definitely helped but wasn't enough to make me completely happy. Very nice speakers but i think I would prefer the fuller range of the new Martin Logan floor standing speakers. I'm currently using the Polk R200 and Wharfedale Linton's. Both of these lack the finesse and refinement of the B100's AMT tweeter..but better the Logans in other areas in my opinion. I will be returning the B100's but have nothing bad to say about them, it is just personal preferences. Beautiful speaker though

"Excellent" open box condition is not excellent, there are many permanent markings on the front and sides of speaker, including damage to the gold ring in the walnut color. It did include cable, grill, and documentation I have it paired to wiim amp ultra and svs sb1000 pro sub in a living room, having a sub is highly recommended if you listen to anything with bass in it at all. The sparkly highs are what sold me in the magnolia demo room, sometimes I feel like I'm at a live concert. If I had the money I would be looking at the floor standing speakers equivalent.

The new Martin Logan Motion XT B100, Bookshelf speakers are the absolute bookshelf speakers to beat. If you are looking for a performing speaker without sacrificing space (or have minimal space, to begin with), these are the bookshelf speakers to grab. The B100s feature a new, Gen2 Folded Motion XT Tweeter and Nomax-reinforced Kevlar woofer. Setup: I disconnected my Motion XT F100 speakers and directly connected each B100 speaker via banana plugs. Please note I did not bi-wire or bi-amp these speakers. However, the B100s are plugged into an external amplifier for further amplification. Since the B100s are rated at a 4ohm impedance, it is recommended (not required) to connect them to an external amplifier to get the best performance. I towed them in slightly (towards my listening position), and I setup my Marantz receiver to test them via 2-channel listening in stereo mode. Additionally, after I exited 2-channel listening, I reconfigured my Marantz receiver and exited 2-channel listening mode. Then, I changed my settings back for my personal use. Sound Test: For the first test, I listened to Boston's self-titled record. I could not believe how clear the vocals were, but how good the range was for this specific setup. With a 1.25" x 2.4" Obsidian folded Motion XT tweeter, the waveguide profile delivered crisp sound at multiple seating positions (I was also approximately nine feet away). The bass was precise yet punchy enough to where it did not drown out the vocals, thanks to the Nomex-Reinforced Kevlar Mod-bass. Next, I changed my settings back and removed the 2-channel listening mode. Then, I reverted to my original settings for film and music via the Marantz receiver. I tested one film in particular (Dune), which features heavy dialogue and enough action sequences to distinguish between vocals and effects. I was pleasantly surprised by how clear the dialogue was in various scenes of conversation, but when the film's peak in vocals-to-action took place, the B100s performed exceptionally, without loss of clarity. My findings were that vocals were not drowned out by the action sequences/effects; the B100s were able to distinguish between both, even at high volumes (I listened comfortably at -20 DB and -15 DB). Overall, the Martin Logan Motion XT B100 Bookshelf Speakers are the best bookshelf speakers I have heard. They are elegant yet designed to provide the user with various ways of listening, from music to films. I would recommend the B100s for anyone who wants to upgrade their current setup, whether someone who lacks space or wants to upgrade in place of floor speakers. The B100s are sure to impress.

I was ecstatic to have the opportunity to review the new Motion XT series speakers from MartinLogan. I am a long time MartinLogan fan as well as a technophile/cinephile/audiophile type person. The equipment I used with these speakers are as follows: Denon AVR-X4700H (using 8ohms impedance setting due to 4ohms being more of marketing gimmick on this receiver than a true, stable 4ohms power delivery - those wanting true 4ohms should look for a dedicated amp that can handle 4ohms properly, never use a receiver for this setting despite advertisements saying otherwise) iPhone 14 Pro using Thunderbolt to USB to DragonFly DAC (for 96kHz 'lossless') In full production use at my house, I have these paired with the rest of the MartinLogan Motion series and using these as my rear surround speakers. I'll start off by describing my experience with these in this setup, as I am sure a lot of you will be doing as well. I always like to match my surround speakers with equal quality to deliver an appropriate sound stage. Using anything less could result in improper balance. Despite not being overly used during a movie, these speakers carried the affects brilliantly. Anything that came from the rear was easily distinguished through the booming, and/or other surround effects coming from the other speakers. Nothing was lost. Sounds were exceptionally accurate and clear. I also have these mounted on the wall with a slight downward direction towards the viewer. I witness 0 vibration or distortion despite these being on a stand. The construction of these speakers are of the highest quality I have ever seen from any speaker manufacture. The sounds delivered is free of any distortion or vibration from the cabinet or speaker covers. The speaker covers are easily removable should you be able to tell they are impeding the sound, or, if you simply prefer the look of the exposed cones. The horn tweeter, while normally a show stopper for me as they tend to produce a harsher sound than I like, was excellent at producing both sharp, crisp highs but also added a softness to the majority of higher pitches to not feel overly sharp or offensive to the ears. It was very natural and pleasant. I think MartinLogan has knocked it out of the park with this specific feature. These speakers also have a rear woofer so keeping distance from the wall is important. With mine angled, I was able to get the suggested 24" from the wall with my left surround but was about 15" on the other. I did not find this to be a problem in my specific room, where sound typically does not reverberate much at all. Moving to place these in a 2 channel configuration for music, as I am sure there are those out there looking to place these as standard bookshelf's for all use cases. Playing music through my receiver using AirPlay 2 (48kHz CD quality) was phenomenally clear and precise. I could hear details in the music down to fingerprints sliding on the fret of a guitar to the tiny back ground effects in more electronic based tunes, to the sharpness of horns and other percussion instruments in classical, ska, etc. Switching over to my DAC to get even higher quality audio was apparent by volume only. I could not tell a detailed difference between CD quality and the 96kHz "lossless" from Apple's digital master albums. I find this to be true with anything I've attempted to discern from "lossless" music, headphones, highly amped setups, etc. I simply do not hear it. Volume wise though, there is a touch more clarity and volume that comes from the higher bitrate at the same volume as the CD quality tracks, so that was noticeable here as well. While not being as large as floor standing speakers, the volume output, depth, clarity and overall experience rivals that of much, much larger speakers. In most rooms, these will do the listener right and would make any artist proud to have their products reproduced with these. In conclusion, MartinLogan has done an exceptional job with these bookshelf speakers. At this price point, you will be hard pressed to find a better pair out there. You likely will be hard pressed to find a better set of bookshelf speakers period. These are a truly masterful line of speakers, and MartinLogan has brought their A game to the table. These are an absolute must have for any home theatre, or, bookshelf setup. Thanks to MartinLogan for providing such a stellar experience. I will be raving about these for quite some time.

Had these for a few months now. They are very solidly built bookshelf speakers. I have placed them on the matching stands. Look really nice together. More importantly, the sound is very engaging, clear and dynamic. My first experience with an AMT style tweeter. Some may find it a bit sharp, but I do enjoy the very pinpoint and crisp detailed imaging. Bass is decent down to about 50hz in room, but I have it paired with dual SVS SB-1000 Pros and it is magical in 2-channel stereo and thunderous and clear in home theater applications. Couldn't be happier at the price.

finally graduated from a soundbar setup and ended up with these bad boys. was looking between some KEFs, B&Ws, and these guys. after getting some demos done for me at my local best buy the Martin Logans sounded the best to me. highs, mids and lows all sound level and these speakers fill any room masterfully. these are the best there is in my opinion. the gloss finish on the black colorway is a huge plus as well

I am a Martin Logan fan and was about to buy a pair of B10s until I listened to these XT B100s. I do not have reasonable places to put in towers and the B100s turned out to be a wonderful substitute in my front speaker array. The highs and midrange are nice and crisp and there is a reasonable amount of base, too.

Very nice and attractive speakers- another customer in the store remarked the speakers look like good furniture- beautiful. Connections were a breeze to set up (wired) - you need to review the instructions as these speakers are definitely for audiophiles. The company answers the phone and/or calls you back, - if you have a question or need advice. Martin Logan requests you set your receiver to 90 or 92 decibels for 72 hours to set the tweeters, I just ran them around 60 decibels for a longer period, because at 90 decibels you could rattle the neighbors. I have a Denon receiver and updated all the software and made some adjustments to various settings. After working with my receiver and these speakers, - here are my conclusions. I know what Martha Stewart and Ina Garten sound like- these life-style mavens sound exactly as they do in person, when audio settings were adjusted for speaking voices; music- both popular and classical- I tuned Stingray Classica Pluto TV- through ARC and had fabulous sound from the London Symphony and the Danish National Symphony. Reproduction from CDs were also great- David Gilmour Live at Pompei and Adele. Radio also filled the room. You do need to adjust the settings on your receiver, television and devices to your taste. I purchased two open box speakers (they are not sold as a pair), and they might have been returned because they are not "plug and play." It took me about a week to get them exactly as I want them, but worth my time, -as well as the price. At the current prices for concert events, these do nicely as a concert hall in my home and if you have one of the new HDTVs with ARC, you can stream concerts and you will be pleased. If you want really heavy base, you might consider a subwoofer, but for me, it is not necessary.

Excellent Speaker. I have 4 of these paired with the XT F100s, C100 and 2 B10s for a 9.2.4 configuration. I use these for my wides and surrounds. They match the timbre with the F100s. Great speakers. Well built. Beautiful to look at. I think as far as appearance, they fall between B&Ws and Sonus Faber or Focals.

Great imaging and sound stage. Brighter than soft so aluminum teeters but not harsh. A good sub can bring out the bottom octave. Enjoyable even at low listening levels. Highly recommended.

I love these Martin Logan Motion XT B100s. They have really added to my 5.2 set-up. I have them matched with a pair of Martin Logan F10s, Dynamo 800x and a Dynamo 12, along with a C1. The sound quality from these XT B100 is just out of this world. Great job, Martin Logan!!!

Awesome. Love the sound. A bit spendy though. They will get used a lot.

Excellent speaker. High quality and made for the perfect Christmas present.

Good speakers, big fan of the tweeters. I’m using them in a 2.2 system for a TV. I have an AVR and an external amp. The speakers can do 90+db at 12ft away in an open concept living room. They sound better when pull away from the wall. The feet are hard plastic which was disappointing for this price. We think the speakers are beautiful. We have gloss black and keep the grills on the woofers. The speakers are expensive and it’s a matter of sound and appearance choice, there are capable competitors at lower cost.

[Employee of bestbuy] Perfect soundstage and amazing clarity for dialog. Just make sure to have a sub to compliment them as they dont handle the low end well.

Excellent product great speaker good value good quality