MartinLogan - Motion XT F100 3-Way Floorstanding Speaker with 6.5” Midrange and Triple 6.5” Bass Drivers (Each) - Satin White
Model: XTF100SW
SKU: 6531276
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Customers are delighted by the Motion XT F100's exceptional sound quality, frequently praising its full range and imaging capabilities. The impressive bass response is another highlight, with some users noting its depth and power exceeding expectations for speakers in this price range. There were no negative customer comments reported.
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These speakers have transformed my 2 channel Vinyl Playback system by leaps and bounds. I swapped out my Tannoy Revolution XT 6F for these F100's. Tonight I listened to the UK 1st Press of Radiohead's OK Computer, Chris Bellman's cut of Love's Forever Changes, and MOFIs One Step of Bill Evans Sunday at the Village Vanguard. I am perplexed on how these speakers are able to give such low end extension while putting a holographic mid range and top end out there. There are times when it sounds like the sound is behind me. The weight of the drums, guitars, and especially the vocals is crazy. The only way I can describe the sound is it's like I'm in the control room listening to the final mix. With these speakers you get a deep, tall, and wide sound stage with bass extension that absolutely rivals speaker twice the price. I honestly don't think at this point I need to think about ever upgrading my speakers. These are end game for me. I used a Rega RP8 with a LOMC Dynavector 20X2 cartridge, Aria Phono Preamp, Rogue Audio 99 Super Magnum Pre, and Rogue Audio ST 90 Super Magnum Power Amp. My power amp in Triode Mode puts out about 50 Watts per channel with the KT120 Tubes and easily drives these speaker on the 4ohm tap. Seriously, don't hesitate on these speakers,
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Posted by Wade
Imaging, full range, look great, I have a number of HI-FI speakers. Including Martin Logan Aeons and several B&W bookshelf speakers. The performance of these Motion XT F100's Image much, much better than anything I have owned. I have read and watched a number of reviews that state you will not need a subwoofer, I have 2 subs because I use this system for stereo music listening and 4.2.6 Atmos movie watching. That said, I feel a subwoofer is a much welcomed addition for the low end.
This review is from MartinLogan - Motion XT F100 3-Way Floorstanding Speaker with 6.5” Midrange and Triple 6.5” Bass Drivers (Each) - Walnut
Posted by Mitch
The Martin Logan Motion XT F100 series floor speakers were not just reinvented from the motion line, but rather, they were brought back from the dead in a new, powerful speaker that audiophiles and cinema fans can get behind. The F100s have an updated Gen2 Folded tweeter, which produces a wavelengh of sound that provides a clear, concise sound, followed by a midrange which reduces reduction to provide the best clarity for music, films, and television listening. Setup: The setup was easy; each floor speaker had to be tipped (upside down) to install the new and improved feet. Regarding the new and improved feet, Martin Logan gives users the option to us spikes (for carpeting) or rubber feet (for hardwood flooring). Additionally, the feet can be leveled on your floor without the use of tools (granted, you will need to install the feet on the bottom with a provided allen wrench key). All the user needs to do is twist the feet to level them. Also, the feet include anti-vibration technology to reduce floor vibrations. After installing the feet, I carefully tipped them up-right) and placed them into my listening position (approximately 10 feet from the speaker placement). Additionally, I have the F100s towed into my seating position for approximate sound. It is recommended to provide these speakers with a powered amplifier; they are 4ohm rated, which means they will require some power to give you the absolute best sound possible. I chose to plug them into a dedicated powered amplifier that provides 400 watts per channel at two channels driven. Note: I did not bi-wire or bi-amp the F100s. Sound test: Martin Logan suggests breaking these speakers in for seventy-two hours before you raise some hairs with these. Considerably, my first test was Boston's self-titled album via a 180 gram vinyl. Immediately, the track "More than a feeling" began, and I could not believe how incredible the F100s sounded. With a rated 31 hz - 25khz frequency response and a paired up twelve inch subwoofer I could distinguish the highs and lows while listening. With crystal clear vocals and instruments, the subwoofer took care of the LFE signals, while the bass was not muddy but rather precise and punchy. The crossover frequency rating of 280hz provides a clear, productive bass that does not drown out the high frequency driver, providing a clearer distinguished sound. Additionally, while sitting at my listening position, I have to hand it to Martin Logan for providing us with a 1.25" x 2.4" tweeter. No matter where I sat on my couch (whether it was, centered, left or right), I heard everything accurately and precisely, thanks to their waveguide technology. Additionally, the F100s include three 6.5" subwoofers, that do not drown out the tweeter/midrange by any means. Also, note that the F100s are bottom ported, so the sound fires down rather than back (like some speakers I have owned in the past). Users with limited space do not have to worry about being "too close to their wall" when placing the F100s around their room. Next, I went to one of my "go-to" films for audio demonstration on the F100s. I chose to watch Blade Runner 2049 in 4K. More specifically, I played several scenes to hear how the F100s lined up with the front-stage sound and playback. I was not disappointed when a "spinner" hovered on screen, or the specifics of the dialogue between characters, paired with background effects through the F100s; everything was as clear, consistent, and distinguished as it was while playing music without a trace of audio clipping. All of this is possible with Martin Logan's Nomex Reinforced Kevlar Midrange, which is paired up with the Gen2 FM XT; vocals are better than ever (as well as background effects); sound accuracy is on-point at all volumes (I comfortably listened at -15 db). The F100s are sleek qnd modernized. The F100s are covered with beautiful speaker grilles. The only con I saw with the F100s were the removable grill plates; they hook into the aluminum housing on the speakers. I would like to have seen a magnetic removable cover for a premium speaker, but that is literally all I can find that I dislike about these speakers. Simply put, the Martin Logan Motion XT F100 floor speakers are the best I have heard. Quite frankly, the F100s are in a class of their own and will compete with other higher-end brand floor speakers. The updated tweeter design paired with the mid range provides the cleanest, concise vocals and effects in any film and music I have heard. The F100s are elegant, classy, and dare I say, the perfect speaker for home theater enthusiasts and audiophiles. Bravo, Martin Logan (:: slow clap::)
This review is from MartinLogan - Motion XT F100 3-Way Floorstanding Speaker with 6.5” Midrange and Triple 6.5” Bass Drivers (Each) - Gloss Black
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