At a glance
Martin Logan Motion 20 in 5 facts
- Type: Floorstanding (tower) speaker, passive
- Frequency response: 46 Hz to 25 kHz ±3 dB
- Sensitivity: 90 dB (2.83 V/1 m)
- Impedance: 4 Ω
- HiFi Specs score: 8.4/10, the average of 6 rated aspects
Verdict
The short version
My journey with the Martin Logan Motion 20 speakers was more than satisfactory, albeit with some trials. Aesthetically, they’re quite a sight to behold with a sleek black finish. Sound quality is refined, polished and quite a treat. The seller was responsive when faced with issues. However, the refined sound might not fulfill every listener's preference and some were shipping mishaps. But overall, this product is a fine investment if you're willing to pay for quality sound. HiFi Specs score from 6 rated aspects · compared across 162 speakers
Datasheet
The numbers
- Power type
- Passive
- Configuration
- 3-way
- Drivers
- 1x 1" Tweeter + 1x 5.5" Mid-woofer
- Frequency response
- 46 Hz to 25 kHz ±3 dB
- Crossover frequency
- 2.6 kHz
- Sensitivity
- 90 dB (2.83 V/1 m)
- Impedance
- 4 Ω
- Recommended amp power
- 20 to 200 W
Cabinet
Cabinet & connections
- Enclosure type
- Ported (Bass Reflex)
- Port location
- Rear Checked against the maker's own sheet, Sep 2026 Source
- Bi-wire capable
- No
- Connectivity
- Wired
Physical
Dimensions, weight, placement
- Recommended placement
- Floor
- Height
- 36.6 in 929 mm Checked against the maker's own sheet, Sep 2026 Source
- Width
- 6.8 in 173 mm Checked against the maker's own sheet, Sep 2026 Source
- Depth
- 11.7 in 297 mm Checked against the maker's own sheet, Sep 2026 Source
- Weight
- 37 lb 16.8 kg
- Colors
- High-gloss piano black
From our review
What we found
Compared across 162 speakers
How it scored
Availability
Where to buy
The Martin Logan Motion 20 isn't sold new any more. The closest current model is the Martin Logan Motion Foundation F1.
Why this one: The Foundation series replaced the whole Motion tower lineup and F1 sits in the same compact 3-way slot.
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