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MartinLogan - Motion Foundation C1 2.5-Way Center Channel Speaker with Dual 5.5” Midbass Drivers (Each) - Satin White

Model: FC1SW
SKU: 6548323
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  • Speaker Type
    Center channel
    RMS Power
    75 watts
  • Key Specs
    • Speaker Type: Center channel
    • RMS Power: 75 watts (The maximum amount of continuous power the device is able to handle.)
  • General
    • Brand: MartinLogan
    • Model Number: FC1SW
    • Product Name: Motion Foundation C1 2.5-Way Center Channel Speaker with Dual 5.5” Midbass Drivers (Each)
    • Color: Satin White
  • Audio
    • Speaker Type: Center channel
    • Enclosure Type: Bass reflex
    • RMS Power: 75 watts (The maximum amount of continuous power the device is able to handle.)
    • Peak Power Handling: 150 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: 53 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: 23 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: 91 decibels
    • Tweeter Type: Folded motion
    • Midrange Type: Cone
    • Number of Speakers: 1
    • Number of Tweeters: 1
    • Tweeter Size: 1 inches
    • Number of Midranges: 2
    • Midrange Size: 5.5 inches
    • Number of Drivers: 3
  • Connectivity
    • Speaker Connectivity: Wired
    • 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: 1 x 3.5mm microphone
    • Network Connector(s): 1 x IR out
    • 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: 7.57 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: 20 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: 10.02 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: 18 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
  • Warranty
    • Warranty - Parts: 5 years
    • Warranty - Labor: 5 Years
  • Other
    • UPC: 810123026388

MartinLogan Foundation Series products redefine affordability by incorporating many of MartinLogan's renowned high-performance technologies at accessible prices. Leveraging 40 years of design and engineering prowess and offering MartinLogan’s renowned thin-film performance, Motion Foundation is a gateway into the world of true hi-fi sound. With a choice of 5 different models in 3 different finishes, Motion Foundation speakers are an ideal foundation for building a high performance Stereo or Surround sound system. Bringing high end performance to a wider audience, Motion Foundation offers incredible immersion for all your favorite content. Motion Foundation speakers feature the incredible performance of the Gen2 FMT S, bringing much of the same performance found in our/their larger siblings, in a more compact and affordable package. This high-performance tweeter is paired with a custom Folded Motion Waveguide offering consistent, smooth, and controlled sound across the listening space delivering incredible performance in every seat while also reducing some of the harmful effects of room acoustics. Rounding out the sound are specially designed aluminum woofers for both the midrange and bass drivers offering robust and detailed performance across the board. Motion Foundation models are available in 3 elegant finishes to compliment any decor: Black, Satin White, and Walnut.

  • The MartinLogan Sound: Regardless of the environment, MartinLogan speakers achieve high levels of articulation, detail, and realism. Utilizing exotic thin film technologies and Controlled Dispersion, MartinLogan provides unique and special listening experiences not commonly found in the industry.
  • Gen2 Obsidian Folded Motion Tweeter S: The Gen2 FMT S offers effortless performance, unmatched by conventional technologies. By folding thin film material, MartinLogan can pack more surface area into a small space providing incredible detail and clarity sure to bring your favorite content to life.
  • Folded Motion Waveguide: Enhances the Controlled Dispersion of the Gen2 Folded Motion Tweeter S, blanketing the listening area with incredible detail and precision. Avoids performance robbing room reflections and provides a more consistent sound across a wider seating area.
  • Controlled Dispersion: Room acoustics are vital, as everything in the listening room has an impact on speaker performance. MartinLogan minimizes these harmful effects by focusing the sound into the listening area, increasing flexibility, clarity, and placement options, regardless of the room’s design.
  • Aluminium Midrange and Bass Drivers: Using trickle down technology from MartinLogan’s own Motion XT and Motion Series, the Motion Foundation Series uses Aluminum cone woofers to maximize clarity, detail, and output.
  • McCracken-Vojtko Crossovers: The culmination of combining extensive anechoic, in-room measurements, and multiple blind listening tests with the low distortion philosophy of MartinLogan’s signature Vojtko Crossover. Through this process each speaker was refined to achieve peak performance.
  • Secure Lock Grilles: Stealth mounting tabs securely hold the grilles in place allowing the listener to customize the appearance of each speaker. Creating a unique look; leaving the grilles on, off, or even rotating them to change the grain of the fabric providing maximum aesthetic control.
  • Anti-Lobing Design: Typical center channel designs result in lobing, which negatively alters the tonality of the source material. The 2.5-Way crossover design minimizes these harmful effects culminating in clearer dialogue and higher accuracy.
Whats Included
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Feet x4
  • Speaker Grilles x2

Q: What are the dimensions of the speaker?

A: The Motion Foundation C1 speaker has a depth of 10.02 inches, a height of 7.57 inches, and a width of 20 inches.

Q: What is the power handling of the speaker?

A: The peak power handling of the speaker is 150 watts.

Q: What is the size of the midrange drivers?

A: The size of the midrange drivers is 5.5 inches.

Q: What is the frequency response range of the speaker?

A: The minimum frequency response is 53 hertz and the maximum frequency response is 23 kilohertz.

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