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MartinLogan Motion® Vision Powered 3-channel home theater sound bar

Item # 839MOVSSBD

Looking for an audio system that can improve your TV's sound, and maybe serve up some music that's easy on the...

Looking for an audio system that can improve your TV's sound, and maybe serve up some music that's easy on the...

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Item # 839MOVSSBD

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About the MartinLogan Motion® Vision

James Ralston

High-performance sound from a single slim speaker

Looking for an audio system that can improve your TV's sound, and maybe serve up some music that's easy on the ears, too? MartinLogan's carefully engineered and solidly built Motion Vision sound bar may be all you want or need. The design goal was clearly audio performance here, rather than bells and whistles: it sports a total of seven drivers, each powered by its own independent amplifier. Built-in Dolby® Digital and DTS® decoding combine with simulated surround processing to deliver engaging sound with video sources like Blu-ray movies or shows you tune in on your cable or satellite box. This slim, wall-mountable speaker turned some heads at Crutchfield headquarters when we auditioned it in our large and acoustically challenging training room. Even with no subwoofer playing, it produced full, rich, detailed sound with surprising bass punch.

High-performance sound from a single slim speaker

Looking for an audio system that can improve your TV's sound, and maybe serve up some music that's easy on the ears, too? MartinLogan's carefully engineered and solidly built Motion Vision sound bar may be all you want or need. The design goal was clearly audio performance here, rather than bells and whistles: it sports a total of seven drivers, each powered by its own independent amplifier. Built-in Dolby® Digital and DTS® decoding combine with simulated surround processing to deliver engaging sound with video sources like Blu-ray movies or shows you tune in on your cable or satellite box. This slim, wall-mountable speaker turned some heads at Crutchfield headquarters when we auditioned it in our large and acoustically challenging training room. Even with no subwoofer playing, it produced full, rich, detailed sound with surprising bass punch.

MartinLogan Motion Vision sound bar

Mount the Motion Vision on the wall under your TV or place it on your A/V cabinet.

Folded Motion™ tweeters for open, dynamic, and detailed sound

MartinLogan Motion Vision sound bar tweeter detail

The Motion Vision features three of MartinLogan's acclaimed Folded Motion tweeters for clear, musical highs.

MartinLogan went the extra mile to make sure this sound bar can do justice to your favorite music as well as TV sources. Three high-resolution Folded Motion tweeters re-create high frequencies that are precise, immediate, and effortless, using a thin-film technology that's inherently different from more common dome or cone tweeters. Their pleated diaphragms work similarly to an accordion by "squeezing" air to create sound, and their larger surface area also provides wide, yet controlled sound dispersion for a realistic, accurate soundstage.

Four long-throw woofers round out the system, delivering clear mids and rich bass. The Motion Vision really impressed us with just how much low-frequency power it was able to produce, all by itself, without a subwoofer.

Adding even more bass

But if you want to add even more bass impact, MartinLogan has made it easy to do. This sound bar has built-in wireless audio technology, so you can add a matching wireless MartinLogan subwoofer like the Dynamo™ 700W or 1000W. Or if you already own a more traditional powered subwoofer, the Motion Vision's dedicated subwoofer output lets you make a wired connection with a regular subwoofer cable.

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Product highlights:

  • delivers engaging home theater sound and detailed music playback with a single slim, wall-mountable speaker
  • three 1" x 1.4" high-resolution Folded Motion tweeters for precise, realistic high-frequency detail
  • four 4" long-throw cone woofers for surprising bass punch, even without a subwoofer
  • 7 dedicated amplifiers (one per driver) delivering 100 watts RMS total system power
  • Dolby® Digital and DTS® surround decoding, with digital signal processing for simulated 5.1 surround sound
  • built-in wireless transmitter for adding a compatible MartinLogan wireless subwoofer (sold separately)
  • includes wall-mounting bracket for easy mounting underneath wall-mounted TVs
  • ported enclosure is not video-shielded (not for use with older tube-based TVs)
  • frequency response: 43-23,000 Hz (±3dB)
  • 39-15/16"W x 5-1/16"H x 5-15/16"D
  • 20-1/2 lbs.
  • requires AC power
Connections:
  • 2 optical digital audio inputs
  • 1 coaxial digital audio input
  • 1 analog RCA stereo audio input
  • mono RCA subwoofer output for adding a powered subwoofer (not included)
General:
  • remote control
  • optical digital and analog RCA cables included
  • top-mounted push-button controls
  • warranty: 2 years (with product registration)
  • MFR # MOSBD

No A/V receiver required.

What's in the box:

  • Active soundbar speaker
  • 6.5' AC power cord
  • Remote control (CR2025 3V battery installed)
  • 39" Stereo RCA cable
  • 39" Minijack-to-RCA cable
  • 59" Optical digital cable
  • Wall-mount bracket
  • Cleaning cloth
  • User's Manual (En/Fr)
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Installation template
  • Product Registration Card

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More details on the MartinLogan Motion® Vision

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Features & specs

General
Design Bar
Amplification Self-powered
Separate Subwoofer No
Wireless Surrounds ---
Number Of Channels 3.0
Surround Formats
Dolby Digital Yes
DTS Yes
Dolby Atmos No
DTS:X No
Audio Enhancements
Dialogue Enhancement No
Auto Volume No
Night Mode ---
Virtual Surround Virtual Surround
Room Correction No
Audio Connections
Optical Digital Inputs 2
Coaxial Digital Inputs 1
HDMI ARC Input No
HDMI eARC Input No
3.5mm Stereo Analog Inputs None
RCA Stereo Analog Inputs 1
USB Type-A Input No
Subwoofer Output 1
Audio Specs
Tweeter 1"x1.4" Folded Motion(4)
Midrange None
Woofer 4" Cones (4)
Subwoofer Driver None
Enclosure Bass Reflex
System Frequency Response 43-20k Hz
Sound Bar RMS Power 100
Subwoofer RMS Power N/A
Video Connections
HDMI Inputs None
HDMI Outputs None
Video Specs
HDMI Version N/A
HDMI Video Pass-through Resolution N/A
HDR Video Compatible ---
Control
Includes Remote Yes
Voice Control No
Control by App No
HDMI CEC No
Remote IR Passthrough No
Learns TV Remote Yes
Audio Streaming
Bluetooth Connectivity No
Bluetooth Audio Playback No
Bluetooth Transmitter Mode No
Online Music Sources ---
Apple AirPlay No
Chromecast built-in No
Amazon Music ---
Apple Music ---
Pandora ---
SiriusXM ---
Spotify ---
TIDAL ---
TuneIn ---
YouTube Music ---
Files on Your Network No
Wi-Fi Networking
Built-in Wi-Fi Version None
Bands N/A
Other Info
Wall-mountable Yes
Mounting Bracket Included Yes
Sound Bar Size (inches) 5-1/16H x 39-15/16W x 5-15/16D
Sound Bar Weight 20.5 lbs
Subwoofer Size (inches) No Subwoofer
Subwoofer Weight N/A
Speaker Parts Warranty 2 Yrs w/ Registration
Speaker Labor Warranty 2 Yrs w/ Registration
Amplifier Parts Warranty 2 Yrs. w/ Registration
Amplifier Labor Warranty 2 Yrs w/ Registration

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Features

Active Soundbar Speaker: The MartinLogan Motion Vision active soundbar speaker delivers a virtual 5-channel surround sound experience from a sleek all-in-one system that's stylish yet unobtrusive, simple to install, and easy to operate. The Motion Vision soundbar speaker makes a great addition to your table-top or wall-mounted flat-panel television, and is perfect for movie or music soundtracks. It offers both analog and digital inputs for connection of all your home audio/video gear. The Motion Vision comes with an IR remote control and offers integrated top-panel controls.

7 Drivers/Amplifiers: Three advanced-resolution 1" x 1.4" Folded Motion tweeters, four 4" high-performance woofers, and seven dedicated amplifiers deliver 100 watts of total system power. The Motion Vision soundbar speaker delivers front left/right and center channels via the dedicated Folded Motion tweeters and high-performance woofers, and simulates rear left/right effects channels to virtually create a fully immersive, five-channel surround sound experience throughout the listening environment.

  • Folded Motion Tweeter: MartinLogan's Folded Motion tweeters help give the soundbar speaker its natural, realistic high frequency sound. Lightning fast transient response, combined with a large surface area (8x that of a typical 1" dome tweeter) creates clear, dynamic, and precise sound. The Folded Motion tweeters work by moving air (which creates sound) perpendicular to the folded ridges of the diaphragm, similar to how an accordion works. This extremely low mass diaphragm "squeezes" air and requires almost 90% less excursion than the typical 1" dome tweeter, which drastically minimizes distortion while providing a lightning fast response time. The increased surface area also provides a wide, yet controlled sound dispersion (80°x80°) to create a realistic and carefully etched sound stage.
  • High Performance Woofers: The Motion Vision active soundbar speaker features four 4" fiber cone woofers with extended throw drive assemblies housed in a non-resonant asymmetrical chamber for crisp, detailed midrange and richer, deeper midbass performance.

DSP Technology: The Motion Vision was engineered with a commanding bass performance paired with precisely etched mid- and high-frequencies, creating a vivid, three-dimensional soundstage. Advanced digital signal processing (DSP) technology and industry leading surround sound decoding allow MartinLogan to replace five separate home theater speakers with a one piece solution that reproduces multichannel recordings with accuracy, resolution, and detail. The Motion Vision reproduces front left, right, an center channels via the system's dedicated tweeters and woofers. Surround channels are simulated using the Motion Vision's sophisticated digital signal processing that directs sound from the system's tweeters and woofers throughout the room.

Dual Rear Firing Ports: Dual rear-firing bass ports reinforce the bass extension for astonishingly deep bass for a compact soundbar speaker.

Analog + Digital Inputs: The MartinLogan Motion Vision active soundbar speaker is fitted with both analog (RCA) and digital (optical/coaxial) inputs. The soundbar speaker features one stereo RCA input to connect a single analog audio source. The speaker also provides two optical digital inputs and one coaxial digital input to connect your Blu-ray player, Satellite/Cable receiver, and TV. The system supports both Dolby Digital/DTS (5.1ch) and PCM (2ch) audio signals through its digital inputs. Make sure to turn your television's speakers off. If your TV does not allow you to turn off the speakers, make sure the TV's speaker volume is set to "0".

Note: Televisions are not capable of passing multichannel encoded audio signals input from another source and will downmix these signals to a 2-channel stereo mix before sending them to the television's digital output. You will want to run cables directly from the source to the soundbar while simultaneously running HDMI from each source to the TV for the video signal. This has the advantage of allowing the soundbar to receive multichannel encoded material.

Acoustic Modes: You can easily switch between three discrete acoustic modes; "Night" mode (to dial down the bass), "Bass +" mode (for those moments requiring a little extra bass), and a "Normal" mode (that restores normal listening levels). You can also manually configure the system's bass output by +/-10 dB in increments of 2dB.

Optional Powered Subwoofer: The Motion Vision's built-in SWT-2 transmitter allows the addition of a compatible wireless MartinLogan powered subwoofer (sold separately). The active soundbar speaker also provides a mono-subwoofer output for connectivity to a non-wireless powered subwoofer (sold separately).

Simple Controls: The MartinLogan Motion Vision active soundbar speaker features top-mounted controls and comes with an IR remote control. You can also program the soundbar to respond to your televisions IR remote control.

Dimmable LED Display: The dimmable LED display is hidden behind the front grille cloth and can be set to automatically vanish during operation.

Mounting Options: The soundbar speaker should be centered directly above or below your flat-panel TV. You can place the Motion Vision on a table-top, stand or shelf. You can also use the included bracket to wall-mount the speaker (mounting screws not supplied). You can then adjust the soundbar's equalization and voicing for optimal performance in on-wall or shelf top installations.

AC Power: Because the Motion Vision is an active speaker and has built-in amplifiers, it requires AC power. Simply plug the included AC power cord into the rear-panel of the soundbar speaker and an AC wall outlet or surge protector.

Note: The active soundbar speaker will automatically turn off after no audio signal is detected for approximately 30 minutes. When the soundbar detects an audio signal, it will immediately turn itself on.

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Is it a big deal that this does not support 4k/HDR passthrough? I am looking for a good soundbar for my new Sony XBR 4k HDR display, and the primary source is a 4k AppleTV.
mark  Dec 17, 2017
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Short answer: Not a big deal. Currently running my soundbar with Samsung 8000 4k tv and using optical connection between the two. Also running ATV 4k via Samsung tv and ATV audio is passed to sounder via the tv.
ed  Dec 19, 2017
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How to add a sub woofer to this (non M-L sub woofer) what would be a best budget sub woofer for this sound bar?
bharghav  Nov 28, 2017
2 answers
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This sound bar, in my opinion does not need a sub. I did however attempt to hook up a wired connection to my definitive technology suoercube 2000. Tried everything in manual to get it to work but was not getting enough signal to switch on the sub. Called Martin Logan tech help. They responded, this is a common issue. The crossover frequency from the sound bar is set to 40 Hz and cannot be changed. Most TV signals do not go that low in frequency. I normally watch movies through my receiver and surround setup anyway. I know this does not answer your question, but it's a possibility you may have a similar issue. I use the sound bar on it's own and am still amazed at the depth and quality of sound this thing puts out.
terry  Nov 28, 2017
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Hi Bharghav - Adding a subwoofer was/is easy. I purchased a well-reviewed, warm-sounding and affordable Polk Audio PSW111 Subwoofer. It's nicely matched for a medium-sized room and it simple connects/integrates using a single Low-Frequency Effects (LFE) coaxial cable. An LFE cable is simply a shielded coax cable with RCA-type connectors on both ends. Since placing the sub-woofer to the front, often to the side of a display/TV is typical, the fact that it's not wireless is not a big deal for most installations as you already have a pile of cables connecting input devices, etc. This is a great sounding soundbar. We leave it on with the analog input selected and use an Echo Dot to stream music and news when it's not being driven to support movie watching or gaming, etc.
john  Nov 28, 2017
Q
Does this have an switchable power supply to operate on European voltages (220v) ?. Thanks.
dennis j  Jan 07, 2017
1 answer
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There is no switch. The manual states the unit is to be used only with the AC voltages listed on the back of the speaker. Mine says 120V, 60 Hz. The manual is in both English and French and shows the same plugs/cables/specs. Hope this helps.
michael  Jan 07, 2017
Q
When sitting on a stand does the soundbar have any feet that raise it slightly or is it flat against the surface?
jr  Jan 01, 2016
3 answers
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While there are small rubber feet on the bottom to keep the soundbar from moving, they are pretty much flush with the bottom so that the bar is in essence flat against the surface.
douglas  Jan 04, 2016
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There are 4 little rubber feet under the soundbar. They rest on stand, but they do not raise it. Hope that helps!
stephen  Jan 03, 2016
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There are rubber feet that are 1/8" or less on the bottom. They are far enough behind the face of the unit that the speaker appears to sit flat on shelf.
ray  Jan 02, 2016
Q
Can this sound bar be wall mounted? Is there a wall mounting bracket specifically made for it?
jim g  Nov 28, 2015
3 answers
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Yes, the bracket is included and works very well.
stephen  Jan 03, 2016
A
yes. mine is mounted and there was a bracket set up
john  Nov 29, 2015
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it comes with a wall mount and template to drill holes for the mount. I have mine sitting on stand so can't speak to installation process. Sounds fantastic, however.
ray  Nov 29, 2015
Q
How does Martin Logan compare to Bose for clarity of speech?
arthur  Nov 22, 2013
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Martin Logan is hands down better.
keith  Nov 25, 2013
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I bought based on reviews about musical detail, which is important to me, as I also use this system for classical music playback from my Oppo Blu-Ray player. It sounds wonderful! As far as movies-Netflix, TV, I am very happy with the feature/setting on the M-L to bring voice forward more center channel. I have not hear the Bose Systems, but the M-L is BETTER than the $2,000. B&W Soundbar I did compare before buying the M-L. I also did buy the M-L 700 watt wireless Subwoofer, for movie effects, which is amazing! (The bass on the soundbar is just fine, but i wanted the kick-ass for movie soundtracks) Also bought the Panasonic Plasma TV and am very happy to be away from LED after 7 years of a decent Sony....Plasma is AMAZING for movies.
jonathan  Nov 23, 2013
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I like the Martin Logan very much. It is very clear and crisp. It has decent bass with out the sub woofer. I would choose it over a Bose of equal value. More bang for the buck!
robert e  Nov 23, 2013
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I can't say how they compare as I haven't heard the latest offerings from Bose. I did a comparison with Zvox and there was no comparison. Granted there's a significant $ difference and the Martin Logan should sound better. It did. IMHO the clarity for TV is superb. I attached a NuForce adapter to stream music from my phone with very satisfying results. Obviously it can't compare to my audiophile system (tube based) especially considering the music source but I think it's great. I found that connecting the soundbar directly to the sources rather than using the TV as the source/switching hub made a notable difference for me. The lack of an Hdmi connection is not an issue for me.
miles  Nov 22, 2013
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