MARTINLOGAN Motion F20 Floorstanding Speaker Owner’s Manual

: June 9, 2024
: MartinLogan

Table of Contents

Motion F20 Floorstanding Speaker
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Motion F20 Floorstanding Speaker

B10*

F10

F20

F200

F100

B100*

MP10

C10

C100

WARNING! · Refer servicing to a qualified
technician. · To prevent fire or shock hazard,
do not expose this module to moisture. · Turn amplifier off should any abnormal
conditions occur. · Do not drive speaker beyond its rated power.
The lightning bolt flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of potentially “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

In accordance with the European Union WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive effective August 13, 2005, we would like to notify you that this product may contain regulated materials which upon disposal, according to the WEEE directive, require special reuse and recycling processing. For this reason Martin Logan has arranged with our distributors in European Union member nations to collect and recycle this product at no cost to you.
To find your local distributor please contact the dealer from whom you purchased this product, email info@martinlogan.com or visit the distributor locator at www.martinlogan.com.
Please note, only this product itself falls under the WEEE directive. When disposing of packaging and other related shipping materials we encourage you to recycle these items through the normal channels.

*Motion STAND25 sold separately. 2

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Single Wire Connection (C10/B10/MP10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Single Wire Connection (F200/F100/C100/B100/F20/F10) . . . 6 Jumper Clips (F200/F100/C100/B100/F20/F10) . . . 6 Bi-Wire Connection (F200/F100/C100/B100/F20/F10) . . . 6 Passive Bi-Amplification (F200/F100/C100/B100/F20/F10) . . . 7 Active Bi-Amplification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Placement (F200/F100/B100/F20/F10/B10) . . . . . . . 8 Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Contacting Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Serial Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Dimensional Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Serial Number:_____
Record your serial number here for easy reference. You will need this information when filling out your warranty registration. The serial number is located near the binding posts and on the product carton.
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Motion XT F200/F100 Motion F20/F10
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Motion XT B100 Motion B10

Motion XT C100 Motion C10

Motion MP10
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CONNECTION
WARNING! Turn your amplifier off before making or breaking any signal connections!
SINGLE WIRE CONNECTION (C10/B10/MP10)

SINGLE WIRE CONNECTION (F200/F100/C100/B100/F20/F10)

BI-WIRE CONNECTION (F200/F100/C100/B100/F20/F10)
JUMPER CLIPS (F200/F100/C100/B100/F20/F10)
WARNING! Only after jumper clips are removed may you connect individual runs of speaker cable from your amplifiers to the high-frequency and low-frequency signal input binding posts. Damage will occur to your amplifiers if the jumper clips are not removed.
In some countries federal law prohibits MartinLogan from supplying jumper clips. If none are found installed under your speakers binding posts, please refer to `Bi-Wire Connection’ for connection instructions.
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PASSIVE BI-AMPLIFICATION (F200/F100/C100/B100/F20/F10)
Horizontal Passive Bi-Amplification

ACTIVE BI-AMPLIFICATION We do not recommend active bi-amplification. The internal crossover can not be bypassed. This connection method seriously degrades performance.

Vertical Passive Bi-Amplification

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PLACEMENT
BREAK IN
72 hrs
Allow approximately 72 hours of break-in at 90 dB (moderate listening levels) before any critical listening. PLACEMENT
F200/F100/B100/F20/F10/B10
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I clean my speakers? Use a dust free cloth (such as a micro fiber cloth) or a soft brush to remove dust from your speakers. Do not spray any kind of cleaning agent on or in close proximity to the drivers.
Could you suggest a list of suitable electronics and cables ideal for MartinLogan speakers? We have no favorites and use electronics and cables quite interchangeably. We would suggest listening to a number of brands–and above all else–trust your ears. Dealers are always the best source for information when purchasing additional audio equipment.
Is there likely to be any interaction between my speakers and the television in my A/V system? Yes. These speakers are not shielded and should be kept at least 2 feet away from a CRT television.

Will exposure to sunlight affect the life or performance of my speakers? We recommend against placing any loudspeaker in direct sunlight. Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun can cause deterioration of cabinet, speaker cones, etc. Small exposures to UV will not cause a problem. Filtering of UV rays through glass will greatly reduce the negative effects.
Should I use a 4, 6, or 8 Ohm rated amplifier with my speakers? All of our Motion series speakers are compatible with 4, 6 or 8 Ohm output audio amplifiers and receivers. Many of the most popular brands of AV receivers and amplifiers with 4, 6 and 8 Ohm output ratings have been thoroughly tested with all of our Motion series products and we have found no compatibility issues except under extreme listening conditions. For the best performance and sonic purity when using our Motion series products use of an amplifier or AV receiver with either a 4 or 6 Ohm output is recommended!

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TROUBLESHOOTING

No Output · Check that all system components are turned
on and source material is playing. · Check speaker wires and connections.

· Check all interconnecting cables. · If you are unable to resolve your problem,
please contact your dealer or MartinLogan customer service (see below).

CONTACTING CUSTOMER SERVICE

Phone 785-749-0133 Monday Friday 8 AM 5 PM CT

Email service@martinlogan.com

Social Media

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GENERAL INFORMATION

WARRANTY INFORMATION Your speakers are provided with an automatic Limited 90 Day Warranty coverage. You have the option, at no additional charge, to receive a Limited 5 Year Warranty coverage. To obtain the Limited 5 Year Warranty coverage you need to complete and return the Certificate of Registration to MartinLogan within 30 days of purchase. For your convenience MartinLogan also offers online warranty registration at www.martinlogan.com.
MartinLogan may not honor warranty service claims unless we have a completed Warranty Registration card on file! If you did not receive a Certificate of Registration with your new speakers you cannot be assured of having received new units. If this is the case, please contact your authorized MartinLogan dealer.

SERVICE Should you use your MartinLogan product in a country other than the one in which it was originally purchased, we ask that you note the following:
1 The appointed MartinLogan distributor for any given country is responsible for warranty servicing only on units distributed by or through it in that country in accordance with its applicable warranty.
2 Should a MartinLogan product require servicing in a country other than the one in which it was originally purchased, the end user may seek to have repairs performed by the nearest MartinLogan distributor, subject to that distributor’s local servicing policies, but all cost of repairs (parts, labor, transportation) must be borne by the owner of the MartinLogan product.

SERIAL NUMBER The serial number is located on back of the speaker, directly beneath the binding posts. The serial number may also be found on the product carton.

3 If, after owning your speaker for six months, you relocate to a country other than the one in which you purchased your speaker, your warranty may be transferable. Contact MartinLogan for details.

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SPECIFICATIONS*

Motion XT F200

Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Floorstanding

Frequency Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Hz – 25k Hz ± 3 dB

Folded Motion Waveguide Enhanced

45° x 90°

Tweeter Dispersion (VxH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sensitivity (2.83 volts/meter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 dB

Impedance

4 ohms

Compatible with 4, 6, or 8 Ohm rated amplifier

Crossover Frequency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300Hz, 2600Hz (3-way)

High Frequency Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.25″ x 2.4″ (3.2 x 6.1cm) Gen2 Obsidian Folded Motion XT Tweeter with 12.4 in2 (79.8 cm2) diaphragm

Mid Frequency Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.5″ (16.5cm) Nomex Reinforced Kevlar® cone with cast aluminum basket. Non- resonant sealed chamber format. Unibody cone construction.

Low Frequency Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3x 8″ (20.3cm)aluminum cones with cast aluminum baskets. Non-resonant asymmetrical chamber format. Unibody cone construction

Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bottom Ported

Recommended Amp Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 – 600 watts

Binding Post Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Custom bi-amp /bi-wire capable 5-way binding posts

Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86lbs / 39kg

Dimensions (HxWxD) Floorstanding model dimensions include the feet. Depth for all models include the binding posts. .

50-3/4″ x 13-3/4″ x 16-1/2″ 14.6cm x 34.9cm x 41.9cm

Finishes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gloss Black, Walnut, and Satin White

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. 12

Motion XT F100 Floorstanding 31 Hz – 25 kHz ± 3 dB 45° x 90°

Motion XT C100 Center Channel 42 Hz – 25 kHz ± 3 dB 45° x 90°

92 dB 4 ohms

93 dB 5 ohms

280 Hz, 2600 Hz (3-way)

1,300 Hz, 2,500 Hz (2.5-way)

1.25″ x 2.4″ (3.2 x 6.1cm) Gen2 Obsidian Folded Motion XT Tweeter with 12.4 in2 (79.8 cm2) diaphragm

6.5″ (16.5cm) Nomex Reinforced Kevlar® cone with cast aluminum basket. Non- resonant sealed chamber format. Unibody cone construction.

2x 6.5″ (16.5cm) Nomex Reinforced Kevlar® cones with cast aluminum baskets. Non-resonant asymmetrical chamber format. Unibody cone construction. Anti- lobing 2.5-way crossover design.

3x 6.5″ (16.5cm)aluminum cones with cast alumi- num baskets. Non-resonant asymmetrical chamber format. Unibody cone construction.

Bottom Ported

Rear Ported

20 – 450 watts

20 – 300 watts

Custom bi-amp/bi-wire capable 5-way binding posts Custom bi-amp/bi-wire capable 5-way binding posts

76lbs / 34.5kg

34lbs / 15.4kg

47-3/4″ x 12-1/2″ x 13-1/2″ 121.3cm x 88.6cm x 34.3cm

8″ x 24″ x 14-1/2″ 20.3cm x 61cm x 36.8cm

Gloss Black, Walnut, and Satin White

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SPECIFICATIONS*

Motion XT B100

Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bookshelf

Frequency Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Hz – 25 kHz ± 3 dB

Folded Motion Waveguide Enhanced

45° x 90°

Tweeter Dispersion (VxH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sensitivity (2.83 volts/meter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 dB

Impedance

4 ohms

Compatible with 4, 6, or 8 Ohm rated amplifier

Crossover Frequency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,600 Hz (2-way)

High Frequency Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.25″ x 2.4″ (3.2 x 6.1cm) Gen2 Obsidian Folded Motion XT Tweeter with 12.4 in2 (79.8 cm2) diaphragm

Mid Frequency Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.5″ (16.5cm) Nomex Reinforced Kevlar® cone with cast aluminum basket. Non- resonant asymmetrical chamber format. Unibody cone construction.

Low Frequency Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear Ported

Recommended Amp Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 – 250 watts

Binding Post Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Custom bi-amp /bi-wire capable 5-way binding posts

Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.5lbs / 9.3kg

Dimensions (HxWxD) Floorstanding model dimensions include the feet. Depth for all models include the binding posts. .

14-1/2″ x 8″ x 12-1/2″ 36.8cm x 20.3cm x 31.8cm

Finishes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gloss Black, Walnut, and Satin White

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. 14

Motion F20
Floorstanding
35 Hz – 25kHz ± 3 dB 90° x 90°

Motion F10 Floorstanding 38 Hz – 25 kHz ± 3 dB 90° x 90°

92 dB 4 ohms

230 Hz, 2,600 Hz (3-way)

280 Hz, 3,000 Hz (3-way)

1″ x 1.4″ (2.6 x 3.6cm) Gen2 Obsidian Folded Motion Tweeter with 9.2 in2 (59.4 cm2) diaphragm

5.5″ (14cm) Woven Fiberglass cone with cast polymer basket. Non- resonant sealed chamber format. Unibody cone construction.

2x 6.5″ (16.5cm) aluminum cones with cast polymer baskets. Non-resonant asymmetrical chamber format. Unibody cone construction.

2x 5.5″ (14cm) aluminum cones with cast polymer baskets. Non-resonant asymmetrical chamber format. Unibody cone construction.

Bottom Ported

20 – 300 watts

20 – 250 watts

Custom bi-amp/bi-wire capable 5-way binding posts Custom bi-amp/bi-wire capable 5-way binding posts

60lbs / 27.2kg

50.5lbs / 22.9kg

44-3/4″ x 11-3/4″ x 14-1/4″ 112.7cm x 29.8cm x 36.2cm

38-1/4″ x 11-1/4″ x 13-1/4″ 97.1cm x 28.6cm x 7.6cm

Gloss Black, Walnut, and Satin White

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SPECIFICATIONS*

Motion C10

Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center Channel

Frequency Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Hz – 25 kHz ± 3 dB

Folded Motion Waveguide Enhanced

90° x 90°

Tweeter Dispersion (VxH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sensitivity (2.83 volts/meter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 dB

Impedance

4 ohms

Compatible with 4, 6, or 8 Ohm rated amplifier

Crossover Frequency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000 Hz, 2,000 Hz (2.5-way)

High Frequency Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1″ x 1.4″ (2.6 x 3.6cm) Gen2 Obsidian Folded Motion Tweeter with 9.2 in2 (59.4 cm2) diaphragm

Mid Frequency Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2x 5.5″ (14cm) Woven Fiberglass cones with cast polymer baskets. Non- resonant sealed chamber format. Unibody cone construction. Anti-lobing 2.5-way crossover design.

Low Frequency Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear Ported

Recommended Amp Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 – 200 watts

Binding Post Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Custom 5-way binding posts

Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.5lbs / 10.7kg

Dimensions (HxWxD) Floorstanding model dimensions include the feet. Depth for all models include the binding posts. .

7-1/4″ x 19″ x 11-1/2″ 18.4cm x 48.3cm x 29.3cm

Finishes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gloss Black, Walnut, and Satin White

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. 16

Motion B10 Bookshelf 56 Hz – 25 kHz ± 3 dB 90° x 90°
92 dB 5 ohms

Motion MP10 Multi-Purpose 81 Hz – 25kHz ± 3 dB 90° x 90° 9 2 dB 5 ohms

2,370 Hz (2-way)

2,100 Hz (2-way)

1″ x 1.4″ (2.6 x 3.6cm) Gen2 Obsidian Folded Motion Tweeter with 9.2 in2 (59.4 cm2) diaphragm

5.5″ (14cm) Woven Fiberglass cone with cast polymer basket. Unibody cone construction.

Rear Ported 20 – 200 watts Custom 5-way binding posts 14.5lbs / 6.6kg 12-1/2″ x 7″ x 9-3/4″ 31.8cm x 17.8cm x 24.8cm
Gloss Black, Walnut, and Satin White

Stealth Rear Ported 20 – 200 watts Custom 5-way binding posts 9.7lbs / 4.4kg 14″ x 8″ x 5″ 35.6cm x 20.3cm x 12.7cm
Gloss Black, Walnut, and Satin White
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10.25″ [26cm] 50.75″ [128.9cm]

15″ [38.1cm]

49″ [124.4cm]

13.75″ [34.9cm] FRONT VIEW

16.5″ [41.9cm] SIDE VIEW

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9″ [22.8cm] 47.75″ [121.3cm] 46″ [116.84cm]

13.5″ [34.3cm]

12.5″ [31.75cm] FRONT VIEW

15″ [38.1cm] SIDE VIEW
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8″ [20.3cm] 20

24″ [61cm] FRONT VIEW
13.5″ [34.2cm] 14.5″ [36.8cm] SIDE VIEW