Martin Logan Motion 35XT vs KEF Reference 1 Comparison

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Brand and Model Specifications

Information about the brand, model release date.

Manufacturer	Martin Logan	KEF
Model	Motion 35XT	Reference 1
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Release Date	2014	2014
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Technical Specs

Technical characteristics of the speakers.

Amplification Type	Passive	Passive
Crossover Type	2-Way	3-Way
Enclosure type	Bass Reflex	Bass Reflex
Frequency Range (+/-3 dB)[Hz]	50 - 25000	45 - 28000
Frequency Range (-6dB)[Hz]	-	40 - 35000
Maximum SPL [dB]	-	111
Sensitivity (2,83 V/1 m)[dB]	92	85
Nominal Impedance (Ohms)	4	8
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)	-	0.4%
Recommended Amplifier Power [W]	20-250	50 - 300
Crossover Frequency [Hz]	2200	450
Bass Reflex Tuning Frequency [Hz]	-	38
Driver Units	Tweeter: 1.25″ × 2.4″ (3.2cm × 6.1cm) Folded Motion XT Transducer with 4.5″ x 2.75″ (11.4cm × 7cm) diaphragm Mid/Bass Drivers: 6.5” (16.5cm) aluminum cone with cast polymer basket	Tweeter: 1″ Aluminum Midrange: 5″ Aluminum Woofer: 6.5″ Aluminum
Connectivity	Wired	Wired
Inputs	Single Wire	Single Wire
Outputs	-	None
Magnetic Shielding	No	No

Placements and Distances

Where and how to put them.

Form Factor	Shelf, Stand	Stand
Distance from Wall [cm]	15	20

Dimensions and Weight

Physical characteristics of the speakers (without stands).

Length	~7.6 in ~193.04 mm ~19.3 cm	~14.1 in ~358.14 mm ~35.81 cm
Width	~11.8 in ~299.72 mm ~29.97 cm	~8.3 in ~210.82 mm ~21.08 cm
Height	~13.5 in ~342.9 mm ~34.29 cm	~17.4 in ~441.96 mm ~44.2 cm
Weight (Single Speaker)	~18.5 lb ~8391.46 g ~8.39 kg	~40.1 lb ~18189.05 g ~18.19 kg
Shipping Weight	~20 lb ~9071.85 g ~9.07 kg	~45 lb ~20411.66 g ~20.41 kg

Colors and Accessories

List of available colors and optional accessories.

Colors	Gloss Black Cherrywood	Gloss White High Gloss Piano Black Rosewood Walnut
Accessories	–	Manual Rubber Bumpers
Detachable Grilles	No	Yes

Price and Warranty

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Warranty	5 Years	5 Years
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