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MartinLogan Motion Foundation F2
A New Standard in Affordable Performance.
Motion Foundation F2
The flagship of the Motion Foundation range, the Foundation F2 offers maximum performance and value in a floorstanding design.
For those looking for the most dynamic listening experience, floorstanding speakers are the ideal choice. F2 pairs the Gen2 Obsidian Folded Motion Tweeter S with 3 custom designed 6.5” aluminum woofers resulting in incredible speed, detail, and clarity. Further enhancing the listening experience is the Folded Motion Waveguide which provides a more consistent and accurate listening experience by aligning the output of the tweeter and midrange in perfect harmony. The Foundation F2 is perfect for a high performance, high value 2 channel or home theater system.
The MartinLogan Foundation Story
MartinLogan Foundation Series products redefine affordability by incorporating many of MartinLogan's renowned high-performance technologies at accessible prices.
Leveraging 40 years of design and engineering prowess and offering MartinLogan’s renowned thin-film performance, Motion® Foundation is a gateway into the world of true hi-fi sound. With a choice of 5 different models in 3 different finishes, Motion® Foundation speakers are an ideal foundation for building a high performance Stereo or Surround sound system. Bringing high end performance to a wider audience, Motion® Foundation offers incredible immersion for all your favorite content.
Legendary MartinLogan Sound
MartinLogan speakers are known for their exceptional articulation, detail and realism, regardless of the listening environment. By using advanced thin-film technologies and Controlled Dispersion, MartinLogan delivers a unique and unparalleled listening experience that is not commonly found in other speakers.
Gen2 Obsidian Folded Motion Tweeter S
The Gen2 FMT S offers effortless performance, unmatched by conventional technologies. By folding thin film material, MartinLogan is able to pack more surface area into a small space. Large surface area, light weight and low excursion means an incredibly fast and responsive tweeter capable of reproducing the most nuanced content with stunning detail and clarity.
Folded Motion® Waveguide
Enhances the Controlled Dispersion of the tweeter, blanketing the listening area with incredible detail and precision. Avoids performance robbing room reflections and provides a more consistent sound across a wider seating area.
Aluminum Midrange & Bass Drivers
Using trickle down technology from MartinLogan’s own Motion XT and Motion Series, the F2 uses the exceptional properties of Aluminum to maximize clarity, detail, and output from the midrange and bass drivers.
Modern Design Featuring Timeless Finishes
Motion® Foundation® models are available in 3 timeless finishes to compliment any decor: Walnut with Bronze trim, Black with Gunmetal trim, or Satin White with Silver trim.
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Professional Reviews 91/100
Deliciously Crispy
Sound Quality
91/100
Build Quality
89/100
Value for Money
91/100
MartinLogan’s Motion Foundation F2 brings open, detailed treble and high-impact dynamics to a refined three-way tower, pairing its Folded Motion tweeter with punchy mids and muscular three-woofer bass. Future Audiophile found it composed on demanding music, spacious with live recordings, and unusually easy to drive. Its confident stereo and cinema performance makes this an especially engaging floorstander.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Pros
Folded Motion tweeter delivers an open, detailed and spacious high-frequency presentation.
Remains composed at high volume with demanding music and movie soundtracks.
92dB sensitivity makes the F2 easy to partner with modest tube amps or mainstream AV receivers.
Substantial bass, punchy midrange and impressive outrigger feet strengthen its value proposition.
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Cons
Rear-ported design needs breathing room from the back wall to avoid boomy, bass-heavy sound.
A small subwoofer can still improve the deepest bass extension.
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 91/100
The Motion Foundation F2 is described as a controlled, open and engaging tower with substantial output, punchy mids and a particularly detailed AMT treble presentation. It remains composed with demanding material and plays loudly with ease, although bass placement near a rear wall needs attention and a subwoofer can still add useful low-end extension.
Bass
91/100
The review describes the F2 as having solid, ample bass from its three 6.5-inch woofers, with satisfying weight for a speaker of this type. Placement matters: too close to the rear wall it can become boomy or bass-heavy, and the reviewer notes that a small subwoofer can further improve the bottom octave.
Mid
90/100
The reviewer characterizes the midrange as punchy, helping the speaker deliver an energetic and involving presentation. Commentary on vocal timbre and fine midrange texture is limited, but the overall listening impression is one of control and finesse.
Treble
93/100
The folded-motion tweeter is a central strength, bringing a notably open and detailed quality to percussion and upper-frequency material. The review finds its spacious presentation unusually successful for the price, without reporting glare or harshness.
Soundstage Imaging
89/100
The F2 is said to project a wider, more open high- and mid-frequency field, and audience ambience on live material came across as realistic. The review gives a positive impression of spaciousness, though it offers less detail on image specificity and stage depth.
Dynamics
95/100
On demanding music, the F2 reportedly holds together confidently and does not flinch when played hard. Its ability to preserve composure at high levels is presented as a major accomplishment at its asking price.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
89/100
The review highlights the F2's outrigger feet as unusually impressive for the money and notes its substantial multi-driver, rear-ported three-way layout. The aluminum-cone driver array and practical cabinet design inspire confidence, though there is limited direct discussion of cabinet finish or long-term durability.
Value for Money
91/100
At the reviewed price of $1,995 per pair, the reviewer calls the F2 a compelling blend of value and performance, citing its bass capability, lively midrange, open treble and high-volume composure. Its 92dB sensitivity also makes it easy to partner with modest amplification, avoiding the expense of a more powerful amplifier.
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