MartinLogan Motion Foundation B2
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MartinLogan Motion Foundation B2

4.6

Best bookshelf speaker for listeners seeking detailed, room-filling audio performance.

These bookshelf speakers punch well above their weight, delivering a massive, articulate soundstage that makes most compact monitors feel small. You sacrifice the footprint of a true satellite for a robust, full-bodied performance that brings genuine scale to your listening room.

Who it's for

  • Audiophiles seeking crisp, immersive high-frequency detail
  • Apartment dwellers needing flexible, space-saving audio solutions
  • Design-conscious homeowners prioritizing modern, sophisticated aesthetics

Who should skip it

  • Bass enthusiasts requiring deep, cinematic low-end impact
  • Budget-focused buyers avoiding additional high-end amplification costs
  • Fans seeking the specific, airy signature of electrostatic panels

Performance breakdown

High-Frequency Clarity

The Gen2 Obsidian tweeter delivers crisp, articulate highs with remarkable precision.

Excellent

Bass Impact

The 6.5-inch aluminum driver provides surprisingly robust and punchy low-end response.

Excellent

Soundstage Dispersion

Folded Motion waveguide technology creates a wide, consistent listening sweet spot.

Excellent

Acoustic Integration

McCracken-Vojtko crossovers ensure seamless transitions between the woofer and tweeter.

Excellent

Room Versatility

Controlled dispersion design minimizes unwanted reflections in challenging acoustic environments.

Excellent

Build Quality

Sturdy construction and secure-lock grilles offer a premium, durable aesthetic.

Excellent

Key Specs

Frequency response

48Hz-23kHz ± 3 dB

Sensitivity

89dB

Impedance

5 ohms

Dimensions

15.01" x 7.75" x 11.49"

Weight

15 lb.

Recommended Amp Power

15 - 100 watts

Crossover frequency

3800 Hz

Enclosure Material

Metal

Speaker Type

Bookshelf

Mounting Type

Bookshelf, Wall Mount

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