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- Wednesday, July 11, 2018
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The slender Motion SLM speakers feature an advanced resolution Folded Motion™ tweeter, two 4-inch high-excursion fiber cone woofers and two passive bass radiators for maximum controlled low-end bass extension - all in an ultra-slim profile designed expressly for super-thin TVs.
For even greater low-end bass extension, step up to the Motion SLM XL which adds two extra 4-inch passive radiators and aesthetically matches 65-inch and larger TV sizes.
Motion SLM X3’s 3-channel soundbar design gives you a complete stereo and center soundstage, with three Folded Motion tweeters and six 4-inch ultra-slim fiber cone woofers.
Inspired by MartinLogan's ultra-high-end electrostatic loudspeakers, the Motion Series was created to provide stunning sound for your ultimate-performance home theater or stereo. MartinLogan's dedicated in-house engineers carefully crafted the Motion Series to create an extremely affordable and compact product line that seamlessly blends our exquisite Folded Motion transducers with powerful, compact bass technology. The result is a smooth, refined sound with stunning dynamic range and jaw-dropping clarity.
TV manufacturers are pushing the physical limits of electronics, making TVs that are thinner than ever at less than 2-inches from the wall. While they look great, creating a thinner television means making compromises to the built-in speakers; tiny drivers, cheaper parts, reduced cabinet volume and placement behind the TV create unnatural, lifeless sound. Worse yet, these speakers are usually underpowered, and easily distort when you turn up the volume. Motion SLM speakers provides a clean, easy to install solution for elevating the aural experience that has been sacrificed with ultra-thin TV technology
I purchased three of the Motion SLM speakers several months ago (FR/FL/FC). They have been nothing but great, especially matched with a recently discounted Dynamo 1000W subwoofer. The value of the SLM speakers is incredible for the sound. And then there's the aesthetics. I would not say they are overpriced at all. I like them so much I just purchased three of the Motion SLM XL speakers to replace the front sound stage. The smaller SLM speakers will be relocated to the rear sound stage (RR/RL). I picked up a second, identical sub at an even further discounted floor model price at the same time. My one complaint is the stand for the side configuration (i.e. center channel). Some personal matters delayed the wall-mounting of the original SLM speakers I purchased, and the center channel was set up on the mantle over the fireplace beneath the TV. The speaker wire is run in the wall behind the TV, and the center channel speaker has been sitting on the mantle for months (since Feb 2018). A few days ago I came home to my center channel laying on my concrete floor having fallen and smashed into the stone hearth with no earthly idea what happened other than gravity. I guess I had the stand feet set so the speaker was too vertical? It was heart-breaking to say the least. Make no mistake, I will not be setting up the XL speakers until I am ready to wall mount them.