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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 124 reviews

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Customers regard the Motion Dual 6-1/2" Passive Speaker as a great product with exceptional sound quality that surprises users. They appreciate its affordable price point and stylish design. The speakers are also praised for their crisp and sharp bass, detailed highs, and suitability for home theater setups.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for Movies/Music/Looks

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've owned the smaller Motion 4's along with Motion 6 Center Channel & Dynamo 700 Sub for a few years now. The Motion 4's were used as my stereo speakers in a smaller Condo - Recently moved into a new home and wanted the "big brother" Motion 40's to fill the space. They've delivered at every level - They sound exceptionally clean/detailed, and they're pretty to look at. I have them hooked up to a Yamaha RX-A760 Reciever along with the Dynamo 700/Motion 6/and ML Installer series in-ceilings. There's nothing I love more than cranking the volume up and letting these bad boys shine.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Bass, Highs

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very high end quality and sound

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great all around speakers with real bass and detailed highs. Very good design and astetics. Martin logan is top notch on customer service.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    clean and accurate sound

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    very happy with the purchase of the martin logan motion 40s. put them up against the best speakers in the magnolia showroom. to my ear they sound nearly as good as the B&W CM9s at half the price. if you drive them they will produce a surprising amount of bass. i am using Marantz PM8005 integrated amp CD6005 cd player. very soon to add SVS SB2000 powered sub to the mix.my listening preference is singer/song writer, jazz, rock. the vocals are are crisp and accurate. my room is medium size 1600 cu. ft., hardwood floors with a rug in the middle. my fear was that they might be a little bright in this room. i was very pleased when i got them home. they sound great ! still in the break-in period so i expect them to only get better ! I highly recommend !

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Size, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    ML Motion 40 - Superb Speaker

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I researched speakers in the $2,000 - $2,500 / pair range quite extensively for about a month before deciding on the ML Motion 40's. My use is strictly music so my thoughts are only on that basis. I have other brand speakers in the theater room. I listened to the ML's as well as a few other brands, including the also excellent-sounding B&W CM8. Realizing that the Magnolia showroom may not provide similar sound as my listening area at home, I made my choice based partially on the reviews I had read as well as my own listening. I chose the ML's mostly because of the much better high frequency capability plus what sounded to me to be a tighter bass than the other speakers I listened to. Once I got the ML's installed, listening at home confirmed my choice as being a good one. Just a simply fantastic soundstage, frequency response, and downright enjoyable sound. Aside from the listening, it is obvious that the quality assurance at ML is top notch in both materials and workmanship. These speakers -- I got the piano black -- are beautiful, and for my listening area they are the perfect size. These are superb speakers. You won't go wrong choosing them.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best out there

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These speakers deserve their fanfare and their price. I've had these speakers for almost a year now and I'm still blown away with the precision of the sound field, the amazing frequency reproduction, and their beauty.... Honestly, there are songs that I can only listen on these speakers... I play them in my car (which has a fantastic B&O stereo) and I cannot hear the same musicality, the same sound stage. These speakers are made for the audiophile. On top of that they handle loud volume like I've never seen before. They don't become harsh at high volume, they sound as smooth as silk, almost taunting you to turn them up louder...

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Sound

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The two tower speaks I bought sound great. Set up is easy and they look classy. Overall, great purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Simply the best

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My setup is used for music 80% of the time. The sound is solid, robust and clean even at soft levels. Highly recommend the Martin Logan family of speakers. All my speakers are Martin Logan. It took my 3 years to piece together this and the floor speakers were the last., and well worth it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wow!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I originally had a pair of Viena Acoustic Bach Tower Speakers that I picked up at an estate sale and fell in love with these speakers...unfortunately they blew on me and I was sad. So I went to Best Buy thinking I would find a decent pair for now till I could afford a new pair of Viena Acoustic. I went to Best Buy and saw that the Marin Logans were on sale and I could not pass up the deal as I had always wanted a pair. I have been in the break in period right now but even so these speakers are just as amazing as the Viena Acoustic but at a cheaper price range. The highs are very crisp and detailed. I can hear just about every instrument or acoustics. Sound stage is wide specially that I have it in stereo configuration via a Yamaha AS500 integrated amp and Marantz CD6006 CD player. I am one again in love with speakers.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic clarity

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I upgraded from to these speakers from a Paradigm Reference series system. The treble clarity from these speakers is fantastic. I compared these to the B&W 600 series and found these speakers to have a warmer sound overall, though the B&Ws seemed better for voice detail. My system is an LCR system used in a large living/dining room and I find I can play at much higher volumes without losing clarity as compared to my prior Paradigm system. I recommend toeing-in the speakers to the listening position if possible to get really good imaging. I am bi-amping these speakers from my Denon AVR-X3200W receiver as I don't use the surround back channel amps on it. I experimented with the Audyssey calibration and found better sound without Audyssey. I am really enjoying the speakers so far. A new center channel (ML Motion 30 or 50XT) would be perfect to complement these towers on movie content.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Highs, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound, high quality

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Martin Logan Motion 40 speakers have an overall excellent sound. The highs are very clear, well balanced, and have a wide dispersion. Mids and lows are also clear and balance well without being boomy. The speaker is very well made with an excellent finish on the cabinet. I highly recommend these speakers.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Highs

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best speaker in this price range by far

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Let me start by saying, I am a musician who records a fair amount of music and considers myself an audiophile. These speakers are awesome! The bass gets low enough but not boomy. The highs are articulate and not piercing. The mids are very present but not nasally. Also creates a wide soundscape for movies.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Sound

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I went to BB to put together a moderate Klipsch 5.1 system but they sounded to 'tinny' to me. I increased the budget, decided on just a good 3.1 'front stage' system and went to Magnolia, entertaining the ML ESL's. Their 'sweet spot' is amazing, but it's to small for my multi position seating area. My only option was traditional towers for my intended purpose. I included B&W to compare with the ML 40's and the 40's just sounded better to me. The 40's also included a free ML 500 sub. After bringing them home I'm certain I made the right choice and they're even better after adding the 30 center to compliment them. I now have a solid system that can only be upgraded by adding speakers, not replacing them. Now that's a worthy value!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Highs

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nothing beats Martin Logan.

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’ve lusted after Martin Logan speakers for years now. Best Buy made my dreams come true and I was able to get the front soundstage of my theater completed with the Motion series of speakers. The highs are bright, mids are clear, bass is right, and voices are clear. Can’t find a better speaker at this price point.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth the money

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I own a Martin Logan center speaker. The Motion 40 speakers blend to create a sound stage with my center speaker that is awesome. The speakers sound great playing movies, rock music and classical music. I have an SACD player and the sound of these discs really show off the abilities. They have received rave reviews. While $1000 speakers are not mainstream, they are very well placed in the you get what you pay for. I have heard more expensive speakers but not better sounding ones. You owe it to yourself to audition these.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Speakers

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I'm using these speakers in a 5.1 home theater with the Motion 30 and Motion FXs, and I really enjoy them. Writing about speakers is difficult, as feelings about them are very subjective, but these are my favorite speakers I've owned. I've had Polks (both the very low end and some higher-end), Paradigms (Monitor series), and a couple of Internet-direct companies' offerings, and what stands out about the Motion 40s is the high frequencies, which are fantastic. I've never owned speakers with any sort of ribbon transducer, but they live up to the open, airy hype that I've always heard about. On top of the great sound (which is impressive from bottom to top), the Motion 40s' physical attributes were welcomed by my fiance, who has always put up with my speaker choices, but this time embraced them. If you'd like to read a much more professional and eloquently-written review of these speakers, I'd highly recommend the one on Home Theater Magazine's website (I found pretty much everything in that review to be accurate).

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Appearance, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sounding speaker.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love the appearance of these speakers. They sound great right out of the box, but I am hearing improvement every day. They play loud without distortion.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Mid to high range

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The speakers will blow your mind I have not found a better set for the price point, I did a lot of research before buying and 3 guys from best buy had to answer all of my cuestions for 4 days straight. I definitely owe them dinner.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    ML Motion 40

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very, very impressed with the sound. I am not an audiophile type. I wanted to fill my media room with as close to theater sound as my budget would allow.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pure Brilliance!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is by far the best speaker I have heard under $5000. A pair of these in a home theater is perfect.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very Good Speakers

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I considered myself a bit spoiled having had an original pair of Legacy II speakers. They were starting to show their age so I shopped for some speakers that might be close to these. I went in considering the B&W's but something didn't quite strike me about the sound of them. I asked the salesman to give the Motion 40's a go. Using one of my CD's, it hit a key sonic moment that hit me that these were the ones. I tried a couple of other music sources and genres and was still pleased with the sound. I then found out they were 4 ohm speakers but that they would work on up to 8-ohm receivers. My receiver is rated 6-16 ohms and has not been a problem. Excellent speakers!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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