Martin Logan Motion 35XTi -  Bookshelf Speakers with Folded Motion Ribbon Tweeter (pr)

The Martin Logan Motion series high end Bookshelf speakers are called the Motion 35XTi.
Martin Logan has fine tuned the previous Motion range and managed to improve the sound in many important ways. Here in-store we have found the new "i" series of the Motion range to have a deeper, tighter bass as well as a slightly smoother midrange both of which integrate with the folded motion tweeter for a revealing, spacious and powerful sound. The new Martin Logan Motion "i" range also have had a brush up on the looks and are now sport a somewhat sleeker look with nice accented metal detailing.

Inspired by MartinLogan's ultra-high-end electrostatic loudspeakers, the Motion® Series was created to provide stunning sound for your ultimate-performance home theater or stereo. MartinLogan's dedicated in-house engineers carefully crafted the Motion Series to create an extremely affordable and compact product line that seamlessly blends our exquisite Folded Motion™ transducers with powerful, compact bass technology. The result is a smooth, refined sound with stunning dynamic range and jaw-dropping clarity.

Motion 35XTi Bookshelf Speakers

A powerful bookshelf loudspeaker that is capable of delivering extreme performance, with lifelike details provided by a lightning-fast Folded Motion® XT tweeter, the bold dynamic range of a 6.5-inch aluminum cone woofer with a rear-firing bass port, and a proprietary Vojtko crossover network. XT stands for extreme: lifelike details from the lightning-fast Folded Motion XT tweeter, open and authentic midrange performance, coupled with deep, musical bass response. These classic performance technologies have been enhanced by the slightest of modifications, including the drive-stabilizing dust cap design and stiffened motor suspension. The speaker’s enclosure sports a reinforced baffle and a fabric grille.

Sound

The 35XTi bookshelf speakers achieve a clarity and a sense of air that is rare at this price point. The resolution of these bookshelf speakers makes jazz, folk, vocals and classical come to life in a vivid, natural, airy textured way delivering all the emotion and detail of the performance. Switch around to some rock or pop music and hear an air of detail and shimmer that Martin Logan's own electrostatic panel speakers are famous for.

Powerful Aluminum Cone Mid-Frequency and Bass Drivers

Custom built, low-distortion drivers pair high-power magnet structures with aluminum cone diaphragms to deliver massive excursion and sound output, preserve minute bass details, and maximize power handling capability, all without a hint of distortion. A unique concave dust cap design reinforces the strength and rigidity of the cone while reducing break up modes.

The use of aluminum for cones maximizes rigidity and strength of the drivers without adding excessive weight. This, along with the exceptional damping properties of aluminum, ensures the smooth, non-resonant response necessary for seamless blending with high-resolution Folded Motion tweeters. An added benefit of aluminum is its outstanding thermal conduction capability which allows cones to serve as efficient heat sinks for voice coils.

To deliver accuracy in the critical midrange, mid-frequency drivers feature a specially engineered "stiff" suspension. Stiffening the suspension (the spider and surround) raises the driver's resonant frequency and optimizes its performance to achieve a natural roll-off and inherently operate within an ideal range for a mid-frequency reproduction (as opposed to a comparably sized woofer).

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