MartinLogan Foundation Series products redefine affordability by incorporating many of MartinLogan's renowned high-performance technologies at accessible prices. Leveraging 40 years of design and engineering prowess and offering MartinLogan’s renowned thin-film performance, Motion Foundation is a gateway into the world of true hi-fi sound. With a choice of 5 different models in 3 different finishes, Motion Foundation speakers are an ideal foundation for building a high performance Stereo or Surround sound system. Bringing high end performance to a wider audience, Motion Foundation offers incredible immersion for all your favorite content. Motion Foundation speakers feature the incredible performance of the Gen2 FMT S, bringing much of the same performance found in our/their larger siblings, in a more compact and affordable package. This high-performance tweeter is paired with a custom Folded Motion Waveguide offering consistent, smooth, and controlled sound across the listening space delivering incredible performance in every seat while also reducing some of the harmful effects of room acoustics. Rounding out the sound are specially designed aluminum woofers for both the midrange and bass drivers offering robust and detailed performance across the board. Motion Foundation models are available in 3 elegant finishes to compliment any decor: Black, Satin White, and Walnut.
Q: What are the dimensions of the speaker?
A: The Motion Foundation B1 speaker has a product depth of 9.47 inches, a width of 7.25 inches, and a height of 13.64 inches.
Q: Do the speakers have a binding post input?
A: These speakers have binding post inputs.
Q: What is the weight of the speaker?
A: The product weight is 11.5 pounds.
Q: How many drivers are included in the speaker?
A: This speaker has two drivers.
Q: What is the minimum frequency response of the speaker?
A: The minimum frequency response of the speaker is 48 hertz.
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MartinLogan Foundation Series products redefine affordability by incorporating many of MartinLogan's renowned high-performance technologies at accessible prices. Leveraging 40 years of design and engineering prowess and offering MartinLogan’s renowned thin-film performance, Motion Foundation is a gateway into the world of true hi-fi sound. With a choice of 5 different models in 3 different finishes, Motion Foundation speakers are an ideal foundation for building a high performance Stereo or Surround sound system. Bringing high end performance to a wider audience, Motion Foundation offers incredible immersion for all your favorite content. Motion Foundation speakers feature the incredible performance of the Gen2 FMT S, bringing much of the same performance found in our/their larger siblings, in a more compact and affordable package. This high-performance tweeter is paired with a custom Folded Motion Waveguide offering consistent, smooth, and controlled sound across the listening space delivering incredible performance in every seat while also reducing some of the harmful effects of room acoustics. Rounding out the sound are specially designed aluminum woofers for both the midrange and bass drivers offering robust and detailed performance across the board. Motion Foundation models are available in 3 elegant finishes to compliment any decor: Black, Satin White, and Walnut.
Pump up the bass with this pair of KEF Q Series bookshelf speakers. The computational fluid dynamics port design reduces fidelity-robbing vibrations, while the Uni-Q driver array creates an amazing surround sound in your room. These KEF Q Series bookshelf speakers feature a walnut finish to add an upscale touch to your space.
MartinLogan Foundation Series products redefine affordability by incorporating many of MartinLogan's renowned high-performance technologies at accessible prices. Leveraging 40 years of design and engineering prowess and offering MartinLogan’s renowned thin-film performance, Motion Foundation is a gateway into the world of true hi-fi sound. With a choice of 5 different models in 3 different finishes, Motion Foundation speakers are an ideal foundation for building a high performance Stereo or Surround sound system. Bringing high end performance to a wider audience, Motion Foundation offers incredible immersion for all your favorite content. Motion Foundation speakers feature the incredible performance of the Gen2 FMT S, bringing much of the same performance found in our/their larger siblings, in a more compact and affordable package. This high-performance tweeter is paired with a custom Folded Motion Waveguide offering consistent, smooth, and controlled sound across the listening space delivering incredible performance in every seat while also reducing some of the harmful effects of room acoustics. Rounding out the sound are specially designed aluminum woofers for both the midrange and bass drivers offering robust and detailed performance across the board. Motion Foundation models are available in 3 elegant finishes to compliment any decor: Black, Satin White, and Walnut.
The MartinLogan Motion Foundation B1 x WiiM Amp Bundle at its core is an easy to setup Stereo system, but with the latest streaming technologies it opens the door to so much more. Offering support for popular streaming technologies like AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Roon, Bluetooth and more, the Wiim Amp offers unprecedented flexibility to deliver your favorite music as hassle free as possible. With multi-room support and Spotify Connect, iHeartRadio, Tidal Connect, Amazon Music, Qobuz, Napster, Pandora, TuneIn, Deezer, and more, it has never been easier to bring your favorite music to life. WiiM Amp also features HDMI ARC, Digital Optical, and Stereo RCA inputs making it easy to plug in your own sources, including a TV, making it ideal for creating a Stereo Home Theater without hassle. All of this functionality is paired with the renowned performance of the MartinLogan Motion Foundation B1 speakers for a full, clear sound from all of your favorite content. Experience crystal clear dialogue and vocals as well as bass performance unexpected for their compact size. The subwoofer output of the WiiM Amp also makes it easy to add a subwoofer for even more dynamic, and visceral impact.
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Customers are enthusiastic about the Motion Foundation B1 bookshelf speakers' sound quality. Many comment on the surprisingly great sound for such a small speaker, with some even comparing them favorably to much more expensive models. The rich audio experience is a recurring theme in positive feedback. There were no reported negative customer experiences.
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The best speaker you can buy for the price, it sounds really good.
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Posted by DBARA
I am sooooo pleased with these Martin Logan speakers. Thank you Jason and Alex for excellent service. Enjoyed and learned a lot!
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Posted by StephanieF
Just bought these speakers to replace my old ones and remove all wires. The sound is excellent and easy to setup and they are the perfect size! Would highly recommend to anyone looking to replace old speakers or just get a new set for the first time! The price is right too!
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