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Experts prefer MartinLogan Motion 40 over Jbl Studio 580

On 2 Apr 2024 (24 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, Jbl Studio 580 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
18
- $600
MartinLogan Motion 40
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5
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7
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N/A N/A $400
Jbl Studio 580
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About our ranking methodology

Endorsement summary:

  • The Sound Junky ranked MartinLogan Motion 40 as #5
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    #5 out of 9 MartinLogan Motion 40
    Best Tower Speakers Under $2000
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  • On 7 Jan 2023 Music Critic ranked MartinLogan Motion 40 as #7
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    #7 out of 10 MartinLogan Motion 40
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Customers like MartinLogan Motion 40 way 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.

Jbl Studio 580
MartinLogan Motion 40
Consumer score (CS) is a normalized computed representation of customers' sentiment towards a product.
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 Jbl Studio 580.

As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling speakers receives a consumer score of 9.0 (great). MartinLogan Motion 40 ranks higher than that and Jbl Studio 580 ranks lower than that.

Jbl Studio 580
In comparison:
Jbl Studio 580 ranks #78 out of 80.
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6.5
Average
MartinLogan Motion 40
In comparison:
MartinLogan Motion 40 ranks #3 out of 80. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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10.0
Amazing
Median best-selling Speakers
In comparison:
Q Acoustics 3050i ranks #41 out of 80. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.0
Great





MartinLogan Motion 40 is more popular than Jbl Studio 580

It's fairly safe to say that MartinLogan Motion 40 are more popular speakers than Jbl Studio 580, based on their 60+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.


To consider

Customers who view Jbl Studio 580 and MartinLogan Motion 40 often consider Pioneer SP-FS52, a more popular, pricier option.
Table: Top compared alternatives for Jbl Studio 580 and MartinLogan Motion 40
Pioneer SP-FS52 $600
In comparison:
Pioneer SP-FS52 ranks #17 out of 80. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.6
Amazing
2 expert recommendations More Popular
Klipsch R-26FA $600
In comparison:
Klipsch R-26FA ranks #2 out of 80. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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10.0
Amazing
No expert recommendations More Popular
SVS Prime Tower $599
In comparison:
SVS Prime Tower ranks #14 out of 80. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.6
Amazing
No expert recommendations More Popular
Klipsch Synergy F-300 $407
In comparison:
Klipsch Synergy F-300 ranks #21 out of 80. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.6
Amazing
No expert recommendations More Popular
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Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, MartinLogan Motion 40 is mentioned by key experts in Apr 2024, while Jbl Studio 580 is not.
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
1
- $228
Sony SSCS3
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3
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2
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2
5
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5
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2
- $1000
SVS Ultra Tower
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1
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1
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3
- $160
Dayton Audio T652
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2
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4
9
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7
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4
- $1499
Q Acoustics 5040
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5
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1
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.
No expert reviews linked yet for Jbl Studio 580.

Expert reviews [6]

80
Total expert reviews: 6
  • with a score: 1
  • without a score: 5

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20
From Seller:
  • Dual 5.25-Inch (130mm) Low-Frequency Transducers with PolyPlas cones
  • 1-Inch (25mm) High-Frequency Compression Driver
  • Glass-filled ABS Bi-Radial High-Frequency Horn
  • 3/4-Inch (19mm) ultra-ridged MDF Enclosure
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From Seller:
  • 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
  • Read more
Video Reviews Most popular unboxing/review videos.
No video reviews linked yet for Jbl Studio 580.
MartinLogan Motion 40 Floorstanding Speaker – Audio Advisor
Review by Audio Advisor
Popular! 40K views!
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Martin Logan Motion 40i Floorstanding Speakers | The Listening Post | TLPCHC TLPWLG
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MARTIN LOGAN motion 40
Review by #loft 32
Popular! 11K views!
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From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
No manufacturer information linked for Jbl Studio 580.
EAN Numbers: 0877929007157, 0877929007430, 0877929007447
UPC Numbers: 877929007157, 877929007430, 877929007447
General Info
Number of Speakers How many speakers come in the package?
1 Speaker(s)
1 Speaker(s)
Sound Quality
Speaker Design Speaker design is a term used to describe the number drivers in the speaker. Drivers are the cones that actually create sound. These cones come in three types: tweeters, midranges (sometimes called mi ... Show more
Two-Way
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Sensitivity Measured in decibels, or dB, sensitivity measures a speaker’s ability to convert power to volume. Lower sensitivity speakers require more power from the amplifier to achieve higher volumes. Higher sen ... Show more
91 dB
92 dB
Frequency Response Range Given as a range in Hertz (Hz), frequency response is a measurement of the range of sound a speaker can reproduce. For reference, the human ear can hear a frequency range of 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (shorte ... Show more
38 Hz – 22 kHz
40–25,000 Hz
Impedance Impedance is a key electrical measurement, provided in ohms. This number describes the electrical resistance provided by the speaker to the power signal sent by your amplifier. A common analogy used f ... Show more
8 Ohms
4 Ohms
Maximum Power Handling Power handling, or peak power, is the highest wattage a speaker can accept from an amplifier before it burns out or becomes damaged. This number is given in watts. It’s recorded by measuring how loud ... Show more
225 Watts
300 Watts
Physical Features
Enclosure Type The type of enclosure, or cabinet, plays a key role in determining the focus of your sound. Do you prefer accurate bass or loud, “boomy” bass? There are three types of enclosures to consider when purc ... Show more
Bass Reflex
Bass Reflex
Enclosure Material The material used to make the speaker enclosure, also called baffle, plays a big part in the sound quality of the speaker. The best materials are stiff and resistant to extra vibrations (which would c ... Show more
Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF)
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Finish The type of finish describes the material used on the exterior surface of the cabinet. There is no recommended material; it is purely aesthetic and dependent on your tastes and style. The most importa ... Show more
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Piano finish
Dimensions
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Weight

49 lbs
 

49 lbs
 
Tweeters
Number of Tweeters
1 Tweeter(s)
1 Tweeter(s)
Tweeter Size Tweeters produce the highest frequencies in sound, typically anything above 2,000 Hz. Usually located at the top of the speaker, tweeters come in different shapes and sizes. Generally speaking, the si ... Show more
1 inches
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Tweeter Type For the true audiophile, choosing the right tweeter shape is key to getting the best out of your speaker. Different tweeter styles distribute sound more effectively throughout the room, and because hi ... Show more
Horn
Other
Folded Motion tweeter
Tweeter Composition In addition to the shape of the tweeter, the material has a big impact on the type of sound emitted. The two most popular materials are metals (aluminum, titanium, beryllium etc.) and soft textiles (s ... Show more
Tweeter mounted on a glass-filled Bi-Radial horn
Advanced resolution Folded Motion tweeter
Mids
Number of Midranges
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1 Mid(s)
Midrange Size Speakers with midrange drivers (i.e., at least three-way speakers) have a distinct advantage over two-way speakers. Adding a midrange driver to the mix allows tweeters and woofers to focus on the soun ... Show more
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5.5 inches
Woofers
Number of Woofers
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2 Woofer(s)
Woofer Size A critical element of a floor standing speaker is its woofer. This is the driver responsible for low frequency sounds and bass. It is the biggest driver in size and is usually shaped like a cone. When ... Show more
6.5 inches
6.5 inches
Woofer Composition Woofers are built with a variety of materials, such as paper, plastic, polypropylene, Kevlar, or metal. Some are even made with more unique materials like wood. They key to quality in a woofer materia ... Show more
Ribbed PolyPlas woofer cones
Dual 6-1/2" aluminum cone woofers
Powered Subwoofer Some floor standing speakers contain a built-in powered subwoofer as part of the overall speaker design. Typically when you’re building a home theater system, the subwoofer is purchased as a separate ... Show more
No
Yes
Connections and Controls
Receiver Inputs The type of connectors or terminals on the speaker determine how you connect the speaker to your receiver. There are two main types: spring clips and binding posts. Spring Clips: Spring clips are desi ... Show more
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Custom 5-way bi-wire tool-less binding posts
Banana Plug Compatible Banana plugs are a type of connector for speaker wire. They are often regarded as more beneficial than bare wire, which can fray and degrade over time. Banana plugs allow you to insert the bare wire i ... Show more
No
No
Inputs Some speakers have other inputs in addition to the binding posts or terminals. This may include HDMI, auxiliary jack, and/or optical inputs. An example of how this may be beneficial is the auxiliary c ... Show more
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Custom 5-way bi-wire tool-less binding posts
Bi Amp/Bi Wire Capable For the more sophisticated listener, you may want to bi-wire or bi-amp your speakers. For bi-wiring: If the speaker has dual binding posts or terminals, you may be able to use two wires to connect to ... Show more
No
Yes
Remote Control Does the speaker come with a remote?
No
No
Wireless Connections
Bluetooth Enabled Speakers with built-in Bluetooth allow you to stream audio content directly from a device (e.g., smartphone, tablet, laptop) on the speakers. This feature behaves just like any other Bluetooth-enabled ... Show more
No
No
Wireless Connectivity Some floor standing speakers may come with the option to connect to your TV wirelessly or via your Wi-Fi network. The benefit to this set up is the absence of wires, which makes setup simple and clean ... Show more
No
No
Additional Details
Additional Features Any other features included.
  • Dual 8” PolyPlas drivers
  • High Definition Imaging (HDI) waveguide design.
  • Precision Vojtko with a custom air core coil
  • Custom 5-way bi-wire tool-less binding posts
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Jbl Studio 580 are a popular option in the middle of the speakers price range. They're in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Jamo S 809 or Klipsch R-24F .

Jbl Studio 580 are $99.01 less 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).

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