#29 in Center channel speakers
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Reddit mentions of MartinLogan Motion 8 Center Channel Speaker (Piano Black, Each)
Sentiment score: 2
Reddit mentions: 3
We found 3 Reddit mentions of MartinLogan Motion 8 Center Channel Speaker (Piano Black, Each). Here are the top ones.
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Folded Motion Tweeter "squeezes" air and requires almost 90% less excursion than the typical 1" dome tweeter, drastically minimizing distortion while providing a lightning fast response timeThe innovative Folded Motion Tweeter is engineered with a large surface area (8-times that of a typical 1" dome tweeter) to create clear, highly dynamic and precise soundElegant yet understated styling with a flawless high-gloss, piano black finish, subtle curves, and a signature perforated grille; tower models feature a real-wood veneer finish and a stylish aesthetic certain to blend with any décorCurved design means you can point sound directly toward the desired listening area for high or low wall mounting applicationsConvenient push-style speaker terminals and curved inserts help guide speaker wire effortlessly into place, with removable rubber end caps on the terminal for the use of banana plugs instead of bare wire
Specs:
| Color | Black |
| Height | 5.6 Inches |
| Length | 5.3 Inches |
| Release date | March 2010 |
| Weight | 8.5 Pounds |
| Width | 22.5 Inches |
Well, first thing I'll say is I don't subscribe to that particular philosophy. If a speaker is good then it is good for music and home theater. If it's bad then it's bad for music and home theater. I cannot imagine how it would be good at one and not the other. So if it's good for home theater but not music and you watch a movie that sounds so great then music plays and they sound bad, then go back to good once the music is over?
That being said. If I had $1500 for a 3.1 I'd do this:
L/R speakers $480: http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0061LG5H4/ref=s9_simh_gw_g23_i3_r?ie=UTF8&fpl=fresh&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-1&pf_rd_r=0VA92MTM3NYC96W0E1ZP&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=6aad23bd-3035-4a40-b691-0eefb1a18396&pf_rd_i=desktop
Center $360: http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0035FZ13I/ref=s9_simh_gw_g23_i2_r?ie=UTF8&fpl=fresh&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-1&pf_rd_r=0VA92MTM3NYC96W0E1ZP&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=6aad23bd-3035-4a40-b691-0eefb1a18396&pf_rd_i=desktop
Subwoofer $580: http://www.hsuresearch.com/products/vtf-2mk4.html
or $570: http://www.rythmikaudio.com/LV12R.html
With this setup you wouldn't have to upgrade for many, many years.
If you want nice finish, the Martin Logan LX16 in cherry are ~beautiful~. (Also on sale for $500/pair) Only problem is the center is like $700 since it's not on sale. They do have a $280 center with the same folded ribbon tweeter in black though.
Also side note, if you're avoiding Klipsch because of perceived lack of value, they own Jamo too. Also honestly, I have some Klipsch stuff and love it but their offerings in this price range are meh.
Also, cambridge audio is a good brand but they're primarily an AVR/Integrated amp/DAC company, I've heard good things about the bookshelves they produced though.
Wharfedale are very very nice, and whoever said the PSB alpha series isn't sonically on the same level as some of this stuff...like they're kind of ugly in black but they sound very good.
Get this http://www.amazon.com/MartinLogan-Motion-Center-Channel-Speaker/dp/B0035FZ13I it's an amazing center channel extremely clear and probably the best bang
for your buck