Focal Vestia N°1 vs MartinLogan Motion XT B100
The Focal Vestia N°1 is an easier load for a receiver (8 Ω vs 4 Ω). The MartinLogan Motion XT B100 is more sensitive (93 dB vs 89.5 dB), so it plays louder per watt, plays lower (45 Hz vs 56 Hz) and costs less ($850 vs $1,398).
What each one works with
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| Vestia N°1 | Motion XT B100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Receivers and amps that drive it | 29 of 29 | 28 of 29, 14 after a setting change |
Specs side by side
Values that differ are bold. A dash means that model doesn't publish the spec.
| Vestia N°1 | Motion XT B100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 89.5 dB (2.83 V, 1 m) | 93 dB |
| Low end | 56 Hz | 45 Hz |
| Drivers | 1 × 25 mm, 1 × 165 mm | 1 × 32 mm, 1 × 165 mm |
| Size | 9×15×10 in | 8×14×13 in |
| Recommended amplifier power | 25–120 W | 20–250 W |
| Weight | 7 kg (15.4 lb) | 9.3 kg (20.5 lb) |
| MSRP | $1,398 a pair (MSRP, March 2024) | $850 each (MSRP, September 2026) |
Every spec and pairing: Focal Vestia N°1, MartinLogan Motion XT B100.
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References
- Focal Vestia N°1: Spec sheet, dam.focal-naim.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Focal Vestia N°1: Independent measurement, hifitrends.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- MartinLogan Motion XT B100: Spec sheet, martinlogan.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- MartinLogan Motion XT B100: Retailer listing, audioadvice.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
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