Experts prefer MartinLogan Motion 40 over Focal Aria 926
On 2 Apr 2024 (21 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, Focal Aria 926 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 | $1439 | Focal Aria 926 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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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
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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- TNF tweeter with Poron suspension for smoother sound
- RMS Output Power: 40W
- Urethane tweeter plate with waveguide for improved horizontal directivity and sound image
- Ultra-rigid MDF construction and non-parallel side panels for very little vibration and neutrality
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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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- Leather-finished body
- Ultra-rigid
- MDF construction
- Precision Vojtko with a custom air core coil
- Custom 5-way bi-wire tool-less binding posts
Focal Aria 926 are a well-known and one of the most expensive options. They're in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Q Acoustics 5040 or Focal Vestia N2 .
Focal Aria 926 are $940 more expensive than 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).