I'm looking for some feedback or opinions on Martin Logan Motion 40's. There is a pair local to me for sale and I'm looking to make a change. Any comments would be helpful and appreciated. Thanks
Only you can decide if a speaker is for you. Give them a listen if at all possible.
I have 3 pairs of the Motion series (inc. a pair of 40s) and a pair of electrostats from ML. Can't fault them.
If the price is right, I can't see you being disappointed.
There are a pair available locally for $ 1400.00 The good thing is that I can listen to them first. Sounds like a fair deal. Seller claims they are perfect.
Sounds like a good way to buy. Arm yourself with your favourite recordings (not the sellers) and enjoy. The folded motion tweeters are the "interesting" aspect of the range. The rest is pretty standard stuff. I've read that many people who have listened to the 40s and 60s prefer the 40s because the tweeter is too high on the larger box of the 60. I don't know whether $1400 is a particularly low price. It doesn't seem too high though. The reason I have three pairs is that they are attached to my HT system; 40s in main, 20s in surround and 15s in front height. I've listened to all of them on my 2 channel system and I like the sound. They need some quite careful setting up because the tweeters tend to be quite directional.
I've had excellent service from the ML factory when looking for parts. The guys in the parts department are friendly and fast.
Assuming you still have these ML’s. What’s your impression after a couple years?So they arrived today. Perfectly packaged and in one piece. The fit and finish is stunning and beautiful. I hooked them up and listened to a Sinatra Christmas CD and my first impressions are they sound beautiful. I was pleased with the spaciousness of them especially with the small size. The bass is warm and full. The tweeters are bright but not overly bright. You can hear all the highs without fatigue. I didn't have the chance to listen very long and I didn't tweak anything yet so I'm betting they'll get better. So far so good.
Assuming you still have these ML’s. What’s your impression after a couple years?