MartinLogan Motion 35XTi
Bookshelf speaker · Motion Series series
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The MartinLogan Motion 35XTi is a 4 Ω bookshelf speaker rated 92 dB (2.83 V, 1 m), with a recommended 20–250 W amplifier. Of the 29 receivers and amps in our catalogue, 14 are rated to drive it, 14 work after an impedance setting change and 1 is not recommended.
$750 each (MSRP, September 2026)
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Receivers and amplifiers for the Motion 35XTi
Each pairing is checked by our compatibility engine: the speaker's impedance against the amplifier's rated minimum, and height decoding for height speakers. Whether it plays loud enough depends on how far you sit, which the 3D editor works out for your room.
Rated to drive it (14)
- Emotiva BasX A-700
7 channels · 110 W at 8 Ω
- Monoprice M7100X
7 channels · 90 W at 8 Ω
- Onkyo TX-NR6100
7 amplified channels · 100 W at 8 Ω
- Crown XLS 1502
2 channels · 300 W at 8 Ω
- Pioneer VSX-LX305
9 amplified channels · 100 W at 8 Ω
- Onkyo TX-NR7100
9 amplified channels · 100 W at 8 Ω
- Marantz Cinema 70s
7 amplified channels · 50 W at 8 Ω
- Pioneer VSX-LX505
9 amplified channels · 120 W at 8 Ω
- Emotiva XPA-2 Gen3
2 channels · 300 W at 8 Ω
- Monoprice Monolith 7X
7 channels · 200 W at 8 Ω
- Emotiva XPA-5 Gen3
5 channels · 250 W at 8 Ω
- Marantz Cinema 50
9 amplified channels · 110 W at 8 Ω
- ATI AT525NC
5 channels · 200 W at 8 Ω
- Parasound Halo A 21+
2 channels · 300 W at 8 Ω
Works after a setting change (14)
Set the receiver to 4 Ω in its speaker setup.
- Yamaha RX500A
7 amplified channels · 70 W at 8 Ω
- Denon AVR-S670H
5 amplified channels · 75 W at 8 Ω
- Denon AVR-X1700H
7 amplified channels · 80 W at 8 Ω
- Denon AVR-S770H
7 amplified channels · 75 W at 8 Ω
- Yamaha RX-V6A
7 amplified channels · 100 W at 8 Ω
- Denon AVR-X1800H
7 amplified channels · 80 W at 8 Ω
- Denon AVR-S970H
7 amplified channels · 90 W at 8 Ω
- Onkyo TX-RZ30
9 amplified channels · 100 W at 8 Ω
- Denon AVR-X2900H
7 amplified channels · 95 W at 8 Ω
- Onkyo TX-RZ50
9 amplified channels · 120 W at 8 Ω
- Denon AVR-X3800H
9 amplified channels · 105 W at 8 Ω
- Denon AVR-X3900H
9 amplified channels · 105 W at 8 Ω
- Denon AVR-X4800H
9 amplified channels · 125 W at 8 Ω
- Denon AVR-X6800H
11 amplified channels · 140 W at 8 Ω
Not recommended (1)
MartinLogan Motion 35XTi is 4 Ω; Denon AVR-S570BT supports 6 Ω and up.
- Denon AVR-S570BT
5 amplified channels · 70 W at 8 Ω
Motion 35XTi specifications
| Impedance | 4 Ω |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity | 92 dB (2.83 V, 1 m) |
| Low end | 50 Hz |
| Drivers | 1 × 32 mm, 1 × 165 mm |
| Size | 8×14×12 in |
| Recommended amplifier power | 20–250 W |
| Weight | 8.4 kg (18.5 lb) |
| MSRP | $750 each (MSRP, September 2026) |
Every value comes from the sources under References, last retrieved September 15, 2026. To check it against the rest of your system, use the compatibility checker.
Questions about the Motion 35XTi
- What receiver do I need for the Motion 35XTi?
- One rated for 4 Ω speakers. In our catalogue, Emotiva BasX A-700, Monoprice M7100X and Onkyo TX-NR6100 are rated to drive it. Yamaha RX500A, Denon AVR-S670H and Denon AVR-X1700H work once the receiver's impedance setting is changed to 4 Ω. Denon AVR-S570BT is not rated for it.
- Is the Motion 35XTi 4 ohm or 8 ohm?
- The MartinLogan Motion 35XTi has a nominal impedance of 4 Ω. Use a receiver or amplifier rated down to 4 Ω or lower.
- How much power does the Motion 35XTi need?
- MartinLogan recommends an amplifier of 20–250 W. Its sensitivity is 92 dB (2.83 V, 1 m). How much of that you use depends on how far you sit and how loud you listen, which the 3D editor works out for your room.
- How low does the Motion 35XTi go?
- The MartinLogan Motion 35XTi is rated down to 50 Hz. Below that, a subwoofer takes over; where the bass actually lands depends on your room's modes.
- How big is the Motion 35XTi?
- The MartinLogan Motion 35XTi measures 193 × 343 × 300 mm (7.6 × 13.5 × 11.8 in, width × height × depth) and weighs 8.4 kg (18.5 lb).
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