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  • Speaker Type
    In-Ceiling
    RMS Power
    150 watts
  • Key Specs
    • Speaker Type: In-Ceiling
    • RMS Power: 150 watts (The maximum amount of continuous power the device is able to handle.)
  • General
    • Brand: MartinLogan
    • Model Number: XTC8HT
    • Product Name: Motion XT Series CI, 8" Midrange with Folded Motion XT Tweeter, 2-way In-Ceiling Speaker with Angled Basket (Each)
    • Color: Paintable White
  • Audio
    • Speaker Type: In-Ceiling
    • RMS Power: 150 watts (The maximum amount of continuous power the device is able to handle.)
    • Peak Power Handling: 300 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: 51 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: 25 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
    • Number of Speakers: 1
    • Number of Tweeters: 1
    • Tweeter Size: 2.4 inches
    • Number of Midranges: 1
    • Midrange Size: 8 inches
    • Number of Drivers: 2
  • Connectivity
    • 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: No audio only inputs
    • Network Connector(s): No network connectors
    • 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: 12.68 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: 12.68 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: 7.15 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: 9.3 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
    • Mounting Dimensions: 8 Cut out diameter
  • Other
    • UPC: 810123025510

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.

  • The MartinLogan Sound: Regardless of the environment, our speakers sound better, more articulate, detailed, and realistic. With Controlled Dispersion and one of the clearest tweeters in the industry, our architectural models can compete with and often exceed the performance of traditional speakers.
  • Controlled Dispersion: Room acoustics are extremely important. Everything in the listening room has an impact on the sound of your speakers, so we try to minimize the harmful effects by focusing the sound directly on your ears. This increases clarity, and detail regardless of the rooms design.
  • Performance Meets Aesthetics: While there are many choices of CI speakers out there, MartinLogan stands out for bringing unique, high-performance technologies together in a package that perfectly blends discrete sound with noticeable quality. Performance and Aesthetics, both without compromise.
  • Folded Motion XT Tweeter: This upgrade increases audible bandwidth and detail while lowering distortion even further when compared to our signature Folded Motion Tweeter. Featuring a 40% larger surface area and even more controlled dispersion, the FMT XT advances tweeter technology to new levels.
  • Kevlar Woofers: Motion XT CI speakers feature very lightweight woven Kevlar cones specifically engineered to keep pace with the blazing speed of our highest performance “XT” tweeter. These high-performance woofers feature a Nomex backer to reduce unwanted resonance and ringing for even better realism.
Whats Included
  • Paintable Grille
  • Cut-Out Template
  • User's Manual

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.

MartinLogan - Motion XT Series CI, 8" Midrange with Folded Motion XT Tweeter, 2-way In-Ceiling Speaker with Angled Basket (Each) - Paintable White

Model: XTC8HT
SKU: 6456995
$1,199.99
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    Posted by Planet51

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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    Sounds amazing using these as height speakers with full dolby atmos, the angled basket aims directly at the sweet listening area. Highly recommend these!

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