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Martin Logan Motion 15 vs Pioneer S-CN301-LR

Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Jan 1, 2024

Martin Logan Motion 15 vs Pioneer S-CN301-LR in brief

  • Spec rows: Martin Logan Motion 15 wins 1, Pioneer S-CN301-LR wins 0, 8 tied or not compared, of 9 rows.
  • Our scores: Martin Logan Motion 15 7.9/10, Pioneer S-CN301-LR 8.3/10.
  • Martin Logan Motion 15 wins: design (9 vs 8).
  • Pioneer S-CN301-LR wins: sound quality (8.7 vs 8), midrange clarity (9.2 vs 8), treble detail (8.8 vs 8.5), value for money (8.5 vs 7.5).
  • Tied: bass response (6.5 each).
  • Who should buy which: Pick the Martin Logan Motion 15 for design. Pick the Pioneer S-CN301-LR if sound quality, midrange clarity, treble detail and value for money matter most.
CH A Martin Logan Motion 15

Martin Logan Motion 15

Channel A · Bookshelf · 2012
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CH B Pioneer S-CN301-LR

Pioneer S-CN301-LR

Channel B · Bookshelf · 2015
Martin Logan Motion 15 Pioneer S-CN301-LR
20 Hz 100 1k 10k 20k
7.9/10Martin Logan 8.3/10Pioneer

Rows won, of 9 compared Martin Logan 1 · Pioneer 0 · tied or not compared 8

Datasheet · Side by side

Spec by spec

Built from both structured spec sheets. The delta chip sits on the winning side; rows with no defensible winner carry no chip.

Sound & drivers

2-way Configuration 2-way
1x 1" Tweeter + 1x 5.25" Mid-woofer Drivers 1x 0.79" Tweeter + 1x 3.94" Mid-woofer
60 Hz to 25 kHz ±3 dB Frequency responseReference not published 45 Hz to 40 kHz
Ported (Bass Reflex) Enclosure Ported (Bass Reflex)

Power, electrical, physical

92 dB 2.83 V/1 m SensitivityReference not published 90 dB
5 Ω Impedance 6 Ω
20 to 200 W Amp range Not published
290 mm · 12 lb Checked against the maker's own sheet, Sep 2026 Source Height · weight 230 mm · 14.1 lb
5 yr +2 yr Warranty 3 yr

A higher sensitivity figure means the same loudness from less amplifier power. Values come from each manufacturer datasheet.

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From our reviews

How it scored, paired

6 aspects, two channels

Martin Logan Motion 15 Pioneer S-CN301-LR
Sound quality 8.0 8.7
Bass response 6.5 6.5
Midrange clarity 8.0 9.2
Treble detail 8.5 8.8
Design 9.0 8.0
Value for money 7.5 8.5

Each aspect is scored 0 to 10 in our reviews, against the rest of the class.

Availability

Where they stand on price

Martin Logan Motion 15

The Martin Logan Motion 15 isn't sold new any more. The closest current model is the Martin Logan Motion 15i.

Why this one: Same bookshelf line and size that directly replaced the Motion 15, same specs and sensitivity

Availability last checked Jan 1, 2024
Pioneer S-CN301-LR

The Pioneer S-CN301-LR isn't sold new any more.

Availability last checked Jan 1, 2024

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