MartinLogan Motion 8i | Compact Speaker

Motion 8i is the Best in MartinLogan's Motion Compact Series

• FMT, dual 4" woofers, and the Vojtko crossover combine for incredible sound in a small package
• Incredible sound comes paired with versatility in a speaker that equally comfortable as a center channel on resting your entertainment center as it is as a wall mounted surround unit.
  

Motion 8i Compact Bookshelf Speakers

Audiophile performance without an audiophile price. Inspired by the clarity and detail of MartinLogan's ultra-high-end electrostatic loudspeakers, Motion 8i features a Folded Motion tweeter, dual 4-inch paper cone woofers, and a proprietary Vojtko crossover network in a compact and affordable package. Flexible installation options allow table top or on-wall installation. Motion 8i mounts horizontally or vertically, ideal for placement around a wall-mounted flat screen television. Motion 8i also features recessed push-style binding posts that accommodate banana jacks. Available in gloss black.

Engineering, Without Compromises

What makes the Motion Series sound so amazing? MartinLogan's dedicated in-house engineering and design team started by utilizing and refining the most advanced, compact technologies and combining them with innovative engineering and time-honored cabinet construction techniques. The result is an emotionally engaging sound that rivals (and most times trounces) traditional loudspeakers of similar size and price. Our 'no compromise' philosophy gives Motion Series a unique sound you won't find anywhere else.

Sound Inspired by Electrostatic Speakers

The success of the Motion Series is directly attributed to its close relation to MartinLogan’s legendary ultra-high-end electrostatic loudspeakers. The desire to transmute that level of performance into a more traditional loudspeaker at a more affordable price drove the initial design imperatives that created the Motion Series.

Modern Curves and Luxurious Finish

After refining the perfecting the acoustic details, MartinLogan designers focused on elegant yet understated styling that complements flat-panel televisions and other high-end components. To achieve this, we gave compact Motion bookshelf and center channel speakers a flawless gloss black finish and compact, slender enclosures. Subtle curves, along with MartinLogan's signature perforated grille, add to the elegant and timeless look.

Specifications

• Frequency Response: 70–23,000 Hz ±3dB
• Recommended Amplifier Power: 20—180 watts per channel
• Horizontal Dispersion: 80°
• Vertical Dispersion: 80°
• Sensitivity: 89 dB/2.83 volts/meter
• Impedance: 4 Ohms Compatible with 4, 6, or 8 Ohm rated amplifiers.
• Crossover Frequency: 3,000 Hz
• High Frequency Transducer: 1" × 1.4" (2.6cm × 3.6cm) Folded Motion Transducer with 5.25" × 1.75" (13.3cm × 4.4cm) diaphragm
• Low Frequency Transducer: Two 4" (10.2cm) paper cone with stamped steel basket. Non-resonant asymmetrical chamber format. Rigid structured dust cap to reduce cone break-up modes. Sealed.
• Components: Custom air core coil and low DCR steel laminate inductors. Polyester film capacitors in series and low DF electrolytic capacitors in parallel. Overall system thermal/current protection.
• Inputs: Push style with banana jacks
• Weight: 8.5 lbs. (3.85 kg)
• Dimensions: 5.6" x 22.25" x 5.2 "