MartinLogan - Motion LX16 5-1/4" Passive 2-Way Bookshelf Speaker (Each) - Gloss Black

Got these on sale at bb. Always wanted to try Martins. I've used the slmxl line in some installs and wanted to see what there regular speakers are like. Wow I was not disappointed. Everyone knows how great the sound quality is... But the build quality is unreal. Great refinement and materials.

I have had these for about 5 weeks now, and they are wonderful. That said, they do need some serious break-in. The shy bass (given the size, they'll never go too low) is a result of very stiff surrounds, after about 100 hours these free up and totally improve the bottom end. I'm using these as near-field monitors and they are simply fantastic. They tell the truth, about your gear, your recordings, so be warned, they won't cover up flaws (like cheap low res mp3's). The top end is really nice, I was expecting them to be bright, but they don't seem that way at all, very smooth but extended, and the blending between drivers is very good. I am using a parasound amp for reference, and they go together great, but like most speakers, the better your gear, the better the results. I used EDM played at a fairly hi level to break them in (while I was away at work), although my musical tastes run all over the place. Classical has great tone and imaging, rock has drive (some older records were not recorded that well sadly, and pop music will reveal who is real and who is using auto-tune (sorry, I warned you). I really like these, they have exceeded what I expected from them (after break-in), but others are correct, out of the box they are thin on the bottom end, but just wait, it's coming, and then they will sing. (you'll still want a good sub though, but it's not needed).

These speakers sound great out of the box. I ended up returning them for the larger 35XT's, but that was more because of the larger (20x20 which opens into a 15x20 kitchen) room. I debated keeping them for my speakers in my den, but couldn't justify the cost.

If you love music, these speakers are great for audiophile people.

I am using them for back surround speakers and the sound is very crisp. These speakers are much better than some of the more expensive bookshelf ones.

This deal was a steal at 240, same as the motion 10 almost half price. Sounds incredible.

its hard to believe these are bookshelf speakers. They have exceptional clarity, on point midrange and fill a room with no problem. It’s like discovering your favorite albums and cd’s all over again. And the folded motion tweeter is on a whole new level.

Used as rear channels in 5.1 major improvement in clarity of rear output from high end.