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Experts prefer MartinLogan Motion 40 over Definitive Technology BP9020
On 2 Apr 2024 (18 days ago) we went through 82 Speakers expert endorsements .
Currently, MartinLogan Motion 40 received 2 endorsements from The Sound Junky and Music Critic (7 Jan 2023). Meanwhile, Definitive Technology BP9020 did not receive any endorsements this month.
Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | ABT | BestReviews | The Sound Junky | Popular Mechanics | Music Critic | The Master Switch | ZD Net | What Hi-Fi | Gadget Review | stereocheck.com
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18 | - | $600 | MartinLogan Motion 40 The MartinLogan Motion 40 speakers offer clear, dynamic, and precise sound with minimal distortion, making them ideal for audiophiles and home theater setups. | - |
- | 5 | - | 7 | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $350 | Definitive Technology BP9020 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- The Sound Junky ranked MartinLogan Motion 40 as #5
Rank Speakers Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 9 MartinLogan Motion 40 Best Tower Speakers Under $2000... ... ... Source: www.thesoundjunky.com - On 7 Jan 2023 Music Critic ranked MartinLogan Motion 40 as #7
Rank Speakers ... ... #7 out of 10 MartinLogan Motion 40 ... ... Source: musiccritic.com
Customers like MartinLogan Motion 40 noticeably more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
MartinLogan Motion 40
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
MartinLogan Motion 40, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Definitive Technology BP9020.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling speakers receives a consumer score of 9.0 (great). Both Definitive Technology BP9020 and MartinLogan Motion 40 receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
Definitive Technology BP9020 |
In comparison:
Definitive Technology BP9020 ranks #37 out of 80. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.1 Great
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MartinLogan Motion 40 |
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10.0 Amazing
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Median best-selling Speakers |
In comparison:
9.0 Great
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MartinLogan Motion 40 is more popular than Definitive Technology BP9020
It's fairly safe to say that MartinLogan Motion 40 are more popular speakers than Definitive Technology BP9020, based on their 60+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
Table: Top compared alternatives for Definitive Technology BP9020 and MartinLogan Motion 40 | |||||
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Pioneer SP-FS52 | $600 |
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9.6 Amazing
| 2 expert recommendations | More Popular | |
Klipsch R-26FA | $600 |
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10.0 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | More Popular | |
SVS Prime Tower | $599 |
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9.6 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | More Popular | |
Klipsch RP-5000F | $349 |
In comparison:
9.9 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | Cheaper More Popular |
Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | ABT | BestReviews | The Sound Junky | Popular Mechanics | Music Critic | The Master Switch | ZD Net | What Hi-Fi | Gadget Review | stereocheck.com |
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1 | - | $228 | Sony SSCS3 The Sony SSCS3 floor-standing speakers offer decent sound quality, strong imaging, and respectable bass for a small tower speaker, making them a great budget-friendly option for music and movie enthusiasts. | - | 3 | - | 2 | - | 2 | 5 | - | 5 | - |
2 | - | $1000 | SVS Ultra Tower The SVS Ultra Tower speakers offer exceptional sound quality, sleek design, and compatibility with various audio systems, making them a top choice for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts. | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
3 | - | $160 | Dayton Audio T652
The Dayton Audio T652 tower speakers are a budget-friendly and versatile option for those looking for clear and dynamic audio reproduction with a sleek and modern design. | - | 2 | - |
- | 4 | 9 | - | - | 7 | - |
4 | - | $1499 | Q Acoustics 5040 The Q Acoustics 5040 speakers receive high praise for their exceptional sound quality, compact size, and versatile compatibility, making them a recommended choice for those seeking powerful home theater sound in a compact package. | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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Expert reviews [6]
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 5
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- SOUND THAT TRANSCENDS THE STATUS QUO – Featuring BDSS technology drivers, this combo together has a TOTAL OF 19 SPEAKERS - 8 in each Tower Speaker (3.5" drivers & 1" tweeters - front & rear) and 3 in the center channel (4.5" drivers & 1" tweeter)
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- Folded Motion Tweeter "squeezes" air and requires almost 90% less excursion than the typical 1" dome tweeter, drastically minimizing distortion while providing a lightning fast response time
- The innovative Folded Motion Tweeter is engineered with a large surface area (8-times that of a typical 1" dome tweeter) to create clear, highly dynamic and precise sound
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- Integrated 8-inch Powered Subwoofer
- Patented Forward-Focused Bipolar Array (FFBP)
- Class D Amplifier Class
- Precision Vojtko with a custom air core coil
- Custom 5-way bi-wire tool-less binding posts
Definitive Technology BP9020 are a popular option on the lower end of the price range. They're in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Polk Signature Elite ES50 or Polk Audio Signature Elite ES55 .
Definitive Technology BP9020 are $149.01 cheaper than the average speakers ($499).
MartinLogan Motion 40 are a popular option on the higher end of the price range. They're in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Pioneer SP-FS52 or Dali Spektor 6 .
MartinLogan Motion 40 are $100.99 more expensive than the average speakers ($499).