MartinLogan Motion XT F200 Floorstanding Speaker - Gloss Black - Each

MartinLogan's Largest Motion XT Tower

The MartinLogan Motion XT F200 is a 3-way, bottom-ported floorstanding speaker with a Gen2 Obsidian Folded Motion XT tweeter over a 6.5-inch Kevlar midrange and three 8-inch aluminum woofers — the largest driver complement in the Motion XT line.

MartinLogan rates sensitivity at 92 dB into a nominal 4 ohms, and recommends 20 to 600 watts of amplifier power, the widest window in the Motion XT line for this larger cabinet's three 8-inch woofers.

The cabinet is available in Gloss Black, Walnut, or Satin White, and sold each, so a stereo pair is two — order one to match an existing speaker, or a matching pair to start fresh.

Where the 8-Inch Woofers Earn Their Keep

The Same XT Tweeter, a Bigger Bass Section

The Gen2 Obsidian Folded Motion XT tweeter and its 12.4-square-inch diaphragm are identical to the smaller F100's, crossing over at 2,600 Hz to the same 6.5-inch Nomex-reinforced Kevlar midrange.

Three 8-inch aluminum woofers, crossing over at 300 Hz, replace the F100's smaller 6.5-inch woofers, for deeper bass extension and more amplifier headroom in a cabinet built to carry the extra weight.

The Numbers, and What They Ask of Your Amplifier

MartinLogan quotes a frequency range of 27 Hz to 25 kHz within 3 dB. Sensitivity is 92 dB, nominal impedance is 4 ohms (compatible with 4, 6, or 8-ohm-rated amplifiers), and MartinLogan recommends 20 to 600 watts of amplifier power.

A pair of custom 5-way binding posts is bi-wire and passive bi-amp capable; MartinLogan's own manual advises against active bi-amping, since the internal crossover can't be bypassed and doing so seriously degrades performance.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Carlo Lo Raso, Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity, measured the F200 in-room and found it "very satisfying to listen to," producing "solid, deep bass in abundance, but without it overshadowing the mids and the highs."

His one note: with "a bit more treble energy and presence in these big MartinLogans," seating height is worth adjusting to taste. His verdict: "Recommended."

Who Is This Floorstanding Speaker Best For?

• You want the largest, most capable tower in MartinLogan's Motion XT line — three 8-inch woofers for deep, room-filling bass
• You have the space for a full-size tower — Secrets of Home Theater's own review notes the F200 is a big speaker that needs the room to match
• You want MartinLogan's larger XT tweeter and Kevlar midrange — the same driver technology as the F100, scaled up
• You want one speaker per cabinet, priced and shipped that way — the F200 is sold each, so order two for a stereo pair
• You want real floorstanding bass without a separate subwoofer — the F200 reaches to 27 Hz within 3 dB on its own. For the deepest home-theater effects, add one of our subwoofers and let the towers do what they do best

How Does It Connect to Your System?

Set the cabinet on its F.A.S.T. outrigger feet and use the tool-less height adjustment to level it on any floor. A pair of custom 5-way binding posts accepts a single-wire or passive bi-wire connection.

Give the drivers time to settle; aluminum and Kevlar cones can take some hours of playback before they loosen up fully.

Two cables, two speakers, and you are listening.

Pairs Well With

What finishes the system around a pair of Motion XT F200 towers:

• Integrated amplifiers — 20 to 600 watts into 4 ohms is the window MartinLogan gives
• Stereo amplifiers — a separate power amp if you want more headroom
• Speaker cables — the F200 is bi-wire capable, so a bi-wire run is an option here
• Audio racks — house the electronics driving the largest speaker in this line

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the price for one speaker or a pair?

One. The F200 is sold each, so order two for a stereo pair, or one to match an existing speaker.

What comes in the box?

The speaker, its magnetic grille, F.A.S.T. outrigger feet pre-installed with tool-less height adjustment, and the owner's manual.

What amplifier do I need?

MartinLogan recommends 20 to 600 watts into 4 ohms. At 92 dB sensitivity, a quality integrated amplifier drives it well, though its larger woofer array benefits from real amplifier headroom.

Can I bi-wire the F200?

Yes, with a passive bi-wire or bi-amp connection. MartinLogan advises against active bi-amping, since the internal crossover can't be bypassed.

Do I need a subwoofer with this speaker?

Not for most rooms — the F200 reaches to 27 Hz within 3 dB on its own. A dedicated subwoofer can still add headroom for the deepest movie effects.

What finishes are available?

Gloss Black, Walnut, and Satin White.

See It in Action

HiFi Home Theater reviews the Motion XT F200:

Audioholics demos the Motion XT F200:

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