Martin Logan Motion Foundation B1 Bookshelf Speaker in Satin White (Each)
2-way compact bookshelf monitor • Gen2 Obsidian Folded Motion Tweeter S (FMT S) • Folded Motion Waveguide • 5.5" aluminum cone midbass woofer • rear-firing bass-reflex port • McCracken-Vojtko crossover topology • modern Satin White architectural finish
The Martin Logan Motion Foundation B1 Bookshelf Speaker in Satin White (Each) delivers audiophile-grade high-frequency transparency and energetic dynamic agility in an elegantly styled, contemporary enclosure. Designed to bring MartinLogan’s signature thin-film transducer performance into modern interior living spaces, this 2-way standmount speaker combines the advanced Gen2 Obsidian Folded Motion Tweeter S with an engineered Folded Motion Waveguide and a rigid 5.5-inch aluminum cone midbass driver. Clad in a clean Satin White finish and governed by a proprietary McCracken-Vojtko crossover network, it produces pristine vocal separation, wide horizontal dispersion, and tight bass extension for dedicated stereo listening rooms or compact surround sound channels.
Key Features & Innovations
Gen2 Obsidian Folded Motion® Tweeter S (FMT S) — the Martin Logan Motion Foundation B1 Bookshelf Speaker in Satin White (Each) features a low-mass pleated diaphragm that rapidly compresses air, delivering silky high frequencies past 23 kHz with ultra-low harmonic distortion and exceptional transient speed.
Folded Motion® Waveguide Directivity Integration — optimizes acoustic radiation patterns to provide uniform high-frequency coverage throughout the room while minimizing early sidewall and ceiling boundary reflections.
5.5-Inch High-Output Aluminum Midbass Driver — rigid, lightweight aluminum cone construction ensures high power handling and pistonic excursion, providing tight, articulate bass down to 48 Hz with natural midrange clarity.
Proprietary McCracken-Vojtko Crossover Topology — precision-engineered crossover network voiced through comprehensive anechoic analysis and double-blind listening evaluations to maintain flawless driver integration and phase coherence.
Rear-Firing Tuned Reflex Port & Anti-Resonant Cabinet — robust MDF cabinet structure suppresses internal standing waves and enclosure resonance, while the low-turbulence rear-firing port optimizes airflow for clean low-frequency output.
FAQ — Motion Foundation B1 Satin White
Is the Martin Logan Motion Foundation B1 Bookshelf Speaker in Satin White (Each) sold as an individual unit or a pair?
The Martin Logan Motion Foundation B1 Bookshelf Speaker in Satin White (Each) is priced and packaged individually (as a single unit), offering total flexibility when ordering an exact stereo pair or configuring odd-numbered surround channels.
What amplifier power is recommended for the Foundation B1?
MartinLogan recommends pairing the speaker with clean stereo receivers, integrated amplifiers, or AV receivers rated between 40 and 100 Watts continuous output per channel into 4 or 8 Ohms.
Can this speaker be mounted on stands or placed on a bookshelf?
Yes, its compact form factor fits conveniently on bookshelves, credenzas, or dedicated mass-loaded speaker stands, with included adhesive rubber feet to provide vibration isolation and surface protection.
What kind of speaker cable terminations does it accept?
The rear terminal cup features premium 5-way binding posts capable of accepting standard banana plugs, spade connectors, pin connectors, or bare speaker wire.
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