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title: "MartinLogan Motion SLM Hi-Performance Flat Panel LCR Speaker - Gloss Black - Each"
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# Lightning-fast response time AMT driver for pinpoint accuracy Glossy black finish for sleek style MartinLogan Motion SLM Hi-Performance Flat Panel LCR Speaker - Gloss Black - Each

**Brand:** martinlogan
**Price:** VT274328
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖤 Elevate your space with sound that speaks volumes — sleek, sharp, and seriously addictive.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** MartinLogan Motion SLM Hi-Performance Flat Panel LCR Speaker - Gloss Black - Each by martinlogan
- **How much does it cost?** VT274328 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- martinlogan enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted martinlogan brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Lightweight 6.5 lbs design fits seamlessly on walls without sacrificing soundstage width.
- • **Effortless Elegance:** Hi-gloss black finish complements any modern minimalist setup with a premium look.
- • **Immersive Soundstage:** Superb imaging creates a cinematic experience that pulls you into every scene and note.
- • **Plug & Play Versatility:** Includes magnetic wall mounts and curved glass bases for flexible, stylish placement.
- • **Precision Audio Mastery:** AMT driver delivers razor-sharp detail and ultra-fast response for crystal-clear sound.

## Overview

The MartinLogan Motion SLM is a high-performance flat panel LCR speaker featuring an advanced AMT driver for precise, lightning-fast audio response. Weighing just 6.5 pounds, it offers a wide soundstage and superb imaging ideal for home theaters or music systems. Finished in a striking gloss black, it mounts easily with included magnetic brackets or stands, blending minimalist style with powerful, clear sound reproduction.

## Description

desertcart.com: MartinLogan Motion SLM Hi-Performance Flat Panel LCR Speaker - Gloss Black - Each : Electronics

Review: *Heavenly* tweeters - These speakers are a tale of two powers: low and high. (Both stories have a happy ending.) Background: I purchased these to replace two Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, which were just too big for my new listening space. I'm running a Rotel RSP 985 surround pre-amp and 5-channel amplifier. I was seriously considering wireless soundbar systems, such as the M-L Motion Vision-X, Cadence, and the Sonos; however, one must remember that the shortcoming of any wireless soundbar system is their D-A converters. Plus, upon listening to them, I was astonished at how terrible they sounded. Since I already had the surround equipment, why not just find some wall-mounted mains? (*sigh* the digital revolution is still just around the corner. . . .) Low power: These units are extremely small and only weigh about 6.5 lbs, but when mounted on the wall they provide every bit as wide a sound stage as the fully toed-in Vandersteens (because of the proprietary M-L tweeter that has an expanded throw angle). I re-emphasize that these tweeters are heavenly! Great sound on spoken and sung voice, brass instruments, ride and crash cymbals (crossover frequency is 2.6 KHz). Also, they operate *very* efficiently, and are well-balanced, at low power. Bass is fine. This is important, because large speakers want to be fed a lot of power in order to provide good frequency response, which I can't provide at 12AM with three sleeping rugrats. As a side note, because this is part of a home theater setup, I use a Vandersteen VCC-1 center channel, but one could probably skip this (because voices are so clear coming out of the tweeters), or use another M-L SLM as a center channel. I find it interesting to note that while watching movies at low power, most of the voice seems to be coming out of the mains, not the center channel, at the same driven power (in other words, the M-L SLM appears more efficient). High power: As power ramps up, the *ultra clean* high frequencies tend to dominate, with the mid-range becoming a bit less pronounced (which I prefer), and the bass starts dropping off. Accordingly, I supplement the bass with a subwoofer, which is a must for high power listening (I use a Vandersteen 2W subwoofer with the gain overcranked). Please note that the M-L SLMs replaced the *huge* 2Ces, and provide nearly the same listening experience (I did not compare them side-by-side). One thing I did notice at high power is that the vertical soundstage is a bit compressed, which makes sense because the two *actual* speakers are the two innermost diaphragms. (The outer two diaphragms are passive radiators--in order to release vacuum pressure created on a sealed container as the primary speakers move in-and-out. Interestingly, this information is not available through any pre-purchase information source. I had to actually listen up close to figure this out.) Other thoughts: The speakers are 100% plastic. It is hard to justify hundreds of dollars for plastic speakers . . . until you listen to them. Mounting and de-mounting is simple because the speakers just slip onto a mounting bracket. If you pulled hard enough the plastic mounting holes would break off the bracket. A cost-saving measure by M-L that won't affect but .1% of users with true anger issues. Speakers are rated 4 ohms, but are also compatible with 6- or 8-ohm amplifiers (besides, impedance is not a constant). Inputs are cheap push-style (meaning a cylinder-shaped button with a hole in the side that you depress to slide in bare wires, that then springs back to provide pressure on the wire). Another cost-saving measure which sacrifices signal transmission (less actual contact between wire and inputs, vice banana plugs or even spades), but again, I used cheap (and old) Monster cable to connect them (versus bi-wired Kimber Kable on the Vandersteens) and the sound was still comparable, so perhaps their efficiency counters what they sacrifice in "quality." If you pull on the wires they will easily pop out. Probably a 1% issue if you plan to use the included stands and move them around. (Speaking of the stands, when the boxes arrived they were probably 20 lbs, of which 2/3 of the weight was the stands. The speakers weigh almost nothing.)
Review: Pricey, but NICE - Excellent speaker. I now own four of them, using them as my Left, Center, and Right in a 5.1 setup and another as just my center channel in another 5.1 setup. It's a little light as a center channel, but for a regular living room or similar setup I think it's more than adequate. The sound is crystal clear and I have no complaints. The only thing you might be lacking is on the low end, but a good sub should take care of that. They are pricey and do go on sale from time to time, but I think they're worth it if you care about both aesthetics and quality sound.

## Features

- AMT driver for Precise accurate detail with lightnight fast response to compliment Electrostatic Speakers.Frequency response 110–25,000 Hz ±3dB
- Beautiful Hi-Gloss black finish
- Superb imaging for Stereo and the movie enthusiast.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B006ZJ6PMC |
| Audio Driver Type | Planar Magnetic Driver |
| Best Sellers Rank | #294,977 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #155 in Floorstanding Speakers |
| Color | Gloss Black |
| Compatible Devices | Gaming Console, Home Theater, Laptop, Smartphone, Tablet, Television |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Date First Available | March 27, 2010 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00877929006952 |
| Impedance | 4 Ohms |
| Included Components | Wall mount brackets, curved black-glass base, kick-stand brackets |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Is Waterproof | FALSE |
| Item Weight | 6.5 pounds |
| Item model number | Motion SLM |
| Manufacturer | MartinLogan |
| Material | Plastic Or Wood |
| Model Name | Motion SLM |
| Mounting Type | Magnetic Mount,Wall Mount |
| Number Of Circuits | 1 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 1.83 x 6.4 x 25.3 inches |
| Recommended Uses For Product | For Home Theaters or Music Systems |
| Speaker Size | 4 Inches |
| Speaker Type | On-wall |
| Special Feature | Folded Motion Tweeter |
| Specific Uses For Product | home theater setup, TV audio enhancement, on-wall or shelf placement |
| Style | modern/minimalist |
| Subwoofer Diameter | 10.2 Centimeters |
| Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 2.0 |
| Tweeter Diameter | 2.54 Centimeters |
| UPC | 877929006952 033171549344 |
| Woofer Diameter | 4 Inches |

## Product Details

- **Audio Output Mode:** Stereo
- **Brand:** MartinLogan
- **Connectivity Technology:** Wired
- **Frequency Response:** 25000 Hz
- **Speaker Maximum Output Power:** 140 Watts

## Images

![MartinLogan Motion SLM Hi-Performance Flat Panel LCR Speaker - Gloss Black - Each - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71-XQJv+jiL.jpg)
![MartinLogan Motion SLM Hi-Performance Flat Panel LCR Speaker - Gloss Black - Each - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ab3Tbc7hL.jpg)
![MartinLogan Motion SLM Hi-Performance Flat Panel LCR Speaker - Gloss Black - Each - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71U4P6sTitL.jpg)
![MartinLogan Motion SLM Hi-Performance Flat Panel LCR Speaker - Gloss Black - Each - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81PUoXEvYiL.jpg)
![MartinLogan Motion SLM Hi-Performance Flat Panel LCR Speaker - Gloss Black - Each - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71tucCz7GYL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Are they in metal?**
A: I hope that reply about music type was a joke?  If not, your exceptionally literal interpretation of the question is unique and charming, but you might be on the autism spectrum.

**Q: Are the grills cloth, metal or something else?  I have a cat that will claw cloth, but leave metal grills alone.**
A: Steve,The Grill is fabric.Eric C

**Q: Where do you get the "optional paintable grill covers" for the slm - according to m/l website???**
A: I would go to the Martin Logan website. If they don’t have an option you’re going to be fairly limited in what you can do. Of course there’s always Amazon.com.

**Q: need more power than my B&W bookshelves. I don't have room for floor standing, so if attached to the wall, how much frontal clearance do these need?**
A: Not sure what you mean by frontal clearance but they are about 2 1/2” from the wall. If you can get them tighter than I do then it is about 2 3/8”

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ *Heavenly* tweeters
*by D***L on March 25, 2018*

These speakers are a tale of two powers: low and high. (Both stories have a happy ending.) Background: I purchased these to replace two Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, which were just too big for my new listening space. I'm running a Rotel RSP 985 surround pre-amp and 5-channel amplifier. I was seriously considering wireless soundbar systems, such as the M-L Motion Vision-X, Cadence, and the Sonos; however, one must remember that the shortcoming of any wireless soundbar system is their D-A converters. Plus, upon listening to them, I was astonished at how terrible they sounded. Since I already had the surround equipment, why not just find some wall-mounted mains? (*sigh* the digital revolution is still just around the corner. . . .) Low power: These units are extremely small and only weigh about 6.5 lbs, but when mounted on the wall they provide every bit as wide a sound stage as the fully toed-in Vandersteens (because of the proprietary M-L tweeter that has an expanded throw angle). I re-emphasize that these tweeters are heavenly! Great sound on spoken and sung voice, brass instruments, ride and crash cymbals (crossover frequency is 2.6 KHz). Also, they operate *very* efficiently, and are well-balanced, at low power. Bass is fine. This is important, because large speakers want to be fed a lot of power in order to provide good frequency response, which I can't provide at 12AM with three sleeping rugrats. As a side note, because this is part of a home theater setup, I use a Vandersteen VCC-1 center channel, but one could probably skip this (because voices are so clear coming out of the tweeters), or use another M-L SLM as a center channel. I find it interesting to note that while watching movies at low power, most of the voice seems to be coming out of the mains, not the center channel, at the same driven power (in other words, the M-L SLM appears more efficient). High power: As power ramps up, the *ultra clean* high frequencies tend to dominate, with the mid-range becoming a bit less pronounced (which I prefer), and the bass starts dropping off. Accordingly, I supplement the bass with a subwoofer, which is a must for high power listening (I use a Vandersteen 2W subwoofer with the gain overcranked). Please note that the M-L SLMs replaced the *huge* 2Ces, and provide nearly the same listening experience (I did not compare them side-by-side). One thing I did notice at high power is that the vertical soundstage is a bit compressed, which makes sense because the two *actual* speakers are the two innermost diaphragms. (The outer two diaphragms are passive radiators--in order to release vacuum pressure created on a sealed container as the primary speakers move in-and-out. Interestingly, this information is not available through any pre-purchase information source. I had to actually listen up close to figure this out.) Other thoughts: The speakers are 100% plastic. It is hard to justify hundreds of dollars for plastic speakers . . . until you listen to them. Mounting and de-mounting is simple because the speakers just slip onto a mounting bracket. If you pulled hard enough the plastic mounting holes would break off the bracket. A cost-saving measure by M-L that won't affect but .1% of users with true anger issues. Speakers are rated 4 ohms, but are also compatible with 6- or 8-ohm amplifiers (besides, impedance is not a constant). Inputs are cheap push-style (meaning a cylinder-shaped button with a hole in the side that you depress to slide in bare wires, that then springs back to provide pressure on the wire). Another cost-saving measure which sacrifices signal transmission (less actual contact between wire and inputs, vice banana plugs or even spades), but again, I used cheap (and old) Monster cable to connect them (versus bi-wired Kimber Kable on the Vandersteens) and the sound was still comparable, so perhaps their efficiency counters what they sacrifice in "quality." If you pull on the wires they will easily pop out. Probably a 1% issue if you plan to use the included stands and move them around. (Speaking of the stands, when the boxes arrived they were probably 20 lbs, of which 2/3 of the weight was the stands. The speakers weigh almost nothing.)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pricey, but NICE
*by P***Y on October 27, 2022*

Excellent speaker. I now own four of them, using them as my Left, Center, and Right in a 5.1 setup and another as just my center channel in another 5.1 setup. It's a little light as a center channel, but for a regular living room or similar setup I think it's more than adequate. The sound is crystal clear and I have no complaints. The only thing you might be lacking is on the low end, but a good sub should take care of that. They are pricey and do go on sale from time to time, but I think they're worth it if you care about both aesthetics and quality sound.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beauty and performance
*by A***. on November 1, 2024*

For it's size is a high performer. Great sound, perfect fit for my space and look beautiful sitting on the wall

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