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Cambridge Audio Aero 6 vs Martin Logan Motion 15

Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Jan 1, 2024

Cambridge Audio Aero 6 vs Martin Logan Motion 15 in brief

  • Our scores: Cambridge Audio Aero 6 8.8/10, Martin Logan Motion 15 7.9/10.
  • Cambridge Audio Aero 6 wins: sound quality (9 vs 8), bass response (9 vs 6.5), midrange clarity (9 vs 8), value for money (9.5 vs 7.5).
  • Martin Logan Motion 15 wins: design (9 vs 8).
  • Tied: treble detail (8.5 each).
  • Who should buy which: Pick the Cambridge Audio Aero 6 for sound quality, bass response, midrange clarity and value for money. Pick the Martin Logan Motion 15 if design matters most.
CH A Cambridge Audio Aero 6

Cambridge Audio Aero 6

Channel A · Floorstanding (Tower) · 2013
VS
CH B Martin Logan Motion 15

Martin Logan Motion 15

Channel B · Bookshelf · 2012
Cambridge Audio Aero 6 Martin Logan Motion 15
20 Hz 100 1k 10k 20k
8.8/10Cambridge Audio 7.9/10Martin Logan

Rows won, of 9 compared Cambridge Audio 0 · Martin Logan 0 · tied or not compared 9

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 2" Tweeter + 2x 6.5" Mid-woofer Drivers 1x 1" Tweeter + 1x 5.25" Mid-woofer
30 Hz to 22 kHz Frequency responseReference not published 60 Hz to 25 kHz ±3 dB
Ported (Bass Reflex) Enclosure Ported (Bass Reflex)

Power, electrical, physical

90 dB SensitivityReference not published 92 dB 2.83 V/1 m
8 Ω Impedance 5 Ω
25 to 120 W Amp range 20 to 200 W
980 mm · 37.3 lb Height · weight 290 mm · 12 lb Checked against the maker's own sheet, Sep 2026 Source
5 yr Warranty 5 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

Cambridge Audio Aero 6 Martin Logan Motion 15
Sound quality 9.0 8.0
Bass response 9.0 6.5
Midrange clarity 9.0 8.0
Treble detail 8.5 8.5
Design 8.0 9.0
Value for money 9.5 7.5

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

Availability

Where they stand on price

Cambridge Audio Aero 6

The Cambridge Audio Aero 6 isn't sold new any more.

Availability last checked Jan 1, 2024
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

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