MartinLogan Motion 30 Center Channel Speaker
- Dual 5.5 inch aluminum cone woofers
- Folded Motion tweeter, 8 times the surface of a 1 inch dome
- Up to 90% less excursion than a typical 1 inch dome tweeter
- 4 ohm impedance, 200 watts maximum
- 5-way bi-wire binding posts
- Rear-firing bass ports
- 18 lb, high gloss black finish
Updated 22 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A refined center channel for a MartinLogan Motion system, with a Folded Motion tweeter built for crisp dialogue. Its low impedance load suits a capable receiver, and rear ports need space behind it.
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ASIN: B008YJIWJKModel: Motion 30Category: Center-Channel Speakers
Overview
Home theaters and media rooms built around MartinLogan's Motion series get a voice-matched center speaker with a Folded Motion tweeter between two aluminum cone woofers. It wires to a receiver through bi-wire binding posts.
Dialogue clarity is the strength, thanks to a tweeter that moves air with very little excursion. It matches the Motion floor and bookshelf models for seamless pans across the front. Its low impedance and rear ports ask for a capable amp and some wall clearance.
Who it's for
Owners of Motion series front speakers who want matched voices across the screen get a natural partner. Buyers without an amplifier or receiver have nothing to drive it.
Pros and cons
- Folded Motion tweeter for clear voices
- Voice matched with Motion series
- Aluminum cone woofers
- Bi-wire capable binding posts
- Low impedance load for the amp
- Rear ports need wall clearance
- Frequency response not listed
Performance notes
Dialogue detail comes from the Folded Motion tweeter, which squeezes air instead of pushing a dome, cutting distortion. The twin woofers and rear ports add body to voices, so distance from the wall changes the bass. The crossover blends tweeter and woofers for even tone.
Specifications
| Brand | MartinLogan |
|---|---|
| Model | Motion 30 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Tweeter Diameter | Folded Motion tweeter |
| Item weight | 18 pounds |
| Audio Driver Size | Dual 5.5 inch |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Speaker Maximum Output Power | 200 watts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | High Gloss Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Connectivity Protocol | 5-way bi-wire binding posts, speaker wire |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Other details | |
| Impedance | 4 ohm |
| Speaker Type | Center channel |
| Additional Features | Rear-firing bass ports, Vojtko crossover, bi-amplification |
Frequently asked questions
Is the MartinLogan Motion 30 a soundbar?
No. It is a center channel loudspeaker that connects with speaker wire to 5-way bi-wire binding posts on a receiver or amplifier.
Which speakers match the MartinLogan Motion 30?
It is designed to match the Motion 20 and Motion 40 floor standing speakers and is voice-matched with the entire Motion Series.
Can I bi-wire the Motion 30?
Yes. It has bi-wire binding posts, and bi-amplification is listed.
Does the Motion 30 have bass ports?
Yes, low-turbulence rear-firing bass ports.