The “HT” version of the XTC8 features a fixed angle mounting of the tweeter and woofer in order to provide a massive improvement in performance for listeners who are farther away. This is the perfect choice for when a speaker must be mounted apart from where the listener will be standing, walking or sitting, like in a home theater. The same holds true in whole house music systems where speakers can be located farther away from where the listener spends most of their time. In situations like this, the angled “HT” models provide a very real, and very noticeable increase in performance. The MartinLogan Motion XT CI series takes performance to the next level over Motion CI. The Folded Motion XT tweeter gives each model in the Motion XT series even more of the clarity, output, and efficiency that the standard size FMT is famous for. With Motion XT, we wanted to increase all aspects of performance over the Motion series, so we didn’t just stop at the tweeter. All Motion XT models feature woven Kevlar woofers for increased rigidity and lightness which translates into better sound. In addition to the larger tweeter, and lighter, stronger woofers, MartinLogan’s design and engineering team has fitted the Motion XT series with a more substantial chassis to strengthen the speaker and provide a more accurate sound, like a better cabinet on a traditional speaker. With Motion XT CI, the difference is in the details. No matter which Motion XT CI speaker you choose for your room, rest assured they are designed to provide a consistently high level of performance and can easily be used with other MartinLogan speakers to make creating the perfect system for your unique listening space that much easier.
Q: What is the purpose of the woven Kevlar woofers in the Motion XT series?
A: The woven Kevlar woofers in the Motion XT series provide increased rigidity and lightness, which results in better sound quality.
Q: Is the speaker compatible with other MartinLogan speakers?
A: Yes, the MartinLogan Motion XT CI speakers can easily be used with other MartinLogan speakers to create a perfect system.
Q: What is the maximum power handling of the speaker?
A: The peak power handling of this speaker is 300 watts.
Q: Does the speaker come with a paintable grille?
A: This speaker comes with a paintable grille.

The “HT” version of the XTC8 features a fixed angle mounting of the tweeter and woofer in order to provide a massive improvement in performance for listeners who are farther away. This is the perfect choice for when a speaker must be mounted apart from where the listener will be standing, walking or sitting, like in a home theater. The same holds true in whole house music systems where speakers can be located farther away from where the listener spends most of their time. In situations like this, the angled “HT” models provide a very real, and very noticeable increase in performance. The MartinLogan Motion XT CI series takes performance to the next level over Motion CI. The Folded Motion XT tweeter gives each model in the Motion XT series even more of the clarity, output, and efficiency that the standard size FMT is famous for. With Motion XT, we wanted to increase all aspects of performance over the Motion series, so we didn’t just stop at the tweeter. All Motion XT models feature woven Kevlar woofers for increased rigidity and lightness which translates into better sound. In addition to the larger tweeter, and lighter, stronger woofers, MartinLogan’s design and engineering team has fitted the Motion XT series with a more substantial chassis to strengthen the speaker and provide a more accurate sound, like a better cabinet on a traditional speaker. With Motion XT CI, the difference is in the details. No matter which Motion XT CI speaker you choose for your room, rest assured they are designed to provide a consistently high level of performance and can easily be used with other MartinLogan speakers to make creating the perfect system for your unique listening space that much easier.

These Bowers & Wilkins CCM683 PAIR in-ceiling speakers feature 8"" Aramid fiber bass/midrange cones and 1"" aluminum-dome tweeters, so you can enjoy full-bodied audio in vibrant detail.

The 4th generation Motion XT Series ushers in a new era of design and aesthetics for MartinLogan. The three modern, yet timeless, colorways can compliment any room while being a focal point if so desired. Motion XT evokes a unique look and sound, pairing high-performance woofers with exclusive Folded Motion Tweeter technology, a staple of MartinLogan products. The Motion Waveguide enhances the Controlled Dispersion of the Gen2 Folded Motion XT Tweeter to a high precision 45°(Vertical) by 90°(Horizontal) to accommodate a wide range of seating while reducing performance robbing floor and ceiling reflections within the environment.

Give music, movies and other media rich audio with this MartinLogan white in-ceiling all-weather speaker. The bezel-free grilles keep this device from standing out, and the titanium dome tweeters are ferrofluid damped and cooled to provide high-quality sound that fills the room. This MartinLogan white in-ceiling all-weather speaker comes with a mounting-lock system for quick and simple installation.
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Arrived few days earlier than expected, but one of the speakers was damaged in shipping. Had to work with rep to ship and exchange. XT motion both in cieling and floor standing sounds awesome and great addition to home theater!
Posted by Planet51
Sounds amazing using these as height speakers with full dolby atmos, the angled basket aims directly at the sweet listening area. Highly recommend these!
Posted by Spence