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Greetings eBayer! Up for bids today I have this stunning MartinLogan Motion 50XTi Center Channel Speaker in gloss black in very good condition. If you are looking at this item then I probably dont have to tell you this is a premium piece of gear. I have included all relevant verbiage from the MartinLogan website below should you need to educate yourself on this speaker. I was gifted this speaker by a family member who had to move overseas and couldnt take their home theater gear. This speaker was part of larger lot of equipment, some of which I incorporated into my own setup, and some that was just overkill for my space. This center channel speaker falls into that latter category. It is a beautiful piece of gear; I have heard it in-use at my family members house, and it sounds great; but I just dont need it, so here we are! As you can see from the photographs, this speaker is in great condition, but not without its minor scuffs and scratches. I have captured them as best I can in the pics, but suffice to say they are mostly unnoticeable to the casual passerby. Only when you look closely are they evident. You will also notice that the underside is expectedly scuffed up, but it is obviously hidden from view. Please note I have visually scrambled the serial number of this item in the photographs for security purposes. The serial number on the item is intact, valid, and clean. Functionally, this speaker should be 100%. The 6.5 aluminum cone woofers and Folded Motion® XT tweeter look to be brand new, and the grille is flawless. The binding posts look like they have never been used and to the best of my knowledge have only been tightened down once. This auction includes the speaker you see in the photographs, its pictured documentation, and nothing else. You may have noticed from the pics that I only have one of the two binding post bridge plates included with this speaker by the factory. Unfortunately, that was the way it came to me. However, to get the most out of this speaker, you probably want to run bi-wire anyway. If you do want to run a bridged configuration with this speaker I have read in the home theater forums that you will have the best results using short 12 AWG high-quality speaker wire jumpers instead of the factory plates, but YMMV. Since I have decided to sell this gear instead of using it I would like to get it out of my limited space ASAP, and for that reason I am selling this item AS-IS, $1-START, NO RESERVE. Here is your chance to get a smokin deal on a really nice center channel speaker. I have packed it VERY thoroughly to ensure it arrives in bidding condition. PLEASE DO NOT BID IF YOU DO NOT INTEND ON PAYING FOR THIS ITEM. I ship to the U.S. and Canada only, by default, but I am willing to entertain requests for more specialized shipping options before bids have been received in accordance with eBay policy. Please contact me directly should you need customized service, and I will see if we can work something out. Thanks so much for checking out my listing. Please feel free to contact me with questions. I usually respond within a few hours. Happy bidding, and have a great day! Cheers! Brandon Info from the MartinLogan website: Motion 50XTi Center Channel Speaker For significant impact in a multi-channel audio system, the new Motion 50XTi delivers wide soundstage with pinpoint details, thanks to a Folded Motion® XT tweeter, dual 6.5-inch aluminum cone woofers vented with a rear-firing bass port, and a proprietary Vojtko crossover network. XT stands for extreme: lifelike details from the lightning-fast Folded Motion XT tweeter, open and authentic midrange performance, coupled with deep, musical bass response. These classic performance technologies have been enhanced by the slightest of modifications, including the drive-stabilizing dust cap design and stiffened motor suspension. The speaker’s enclosure sports increased internal bracing, a reinforced baffle, and a fabric grille. Available in three stylish finishes: gloss black, matte white, and red walnut. Engineering, Without Compromises What makes the Motion Series sound so amazing? MartinLogans dedicated in-house engineering and design team started by utilizing and refining the most advanced, compact technologies and combining them with innovative engineering and time-honored cabinet construction techniques. The result is an emotionally engaging sound that rivals (and most times trounces) traditional loudspeakers of similar size and price. Our no compromise philosophy gives Motion Series a unique sound you wont find anywhere else. Sound Inspired by Electrostatic Speakers The success of the Motion Series is directly attributed to its close relation to MartinLogan’s legendary ultra-high-end electrostatic loudspeakers. The desire to transmute that level of performance into a more traditional loudspeaker at a more affordable price drove the initial design imperatives that created the Motion Series. Folded Motion® XT Tweeters MartinLogans signature Folded Motion tweeter utilizes an extremely low mass diaphragm that squeezes air, thus demanding significantly less excursion than the typical 1-inch dome tweeter. Its folded design allows for a much larger surface area (compared to that of a regular 1-inch dome tweeter), controlled dispersion characteristics, and vanishingly low distortion. Its a miracle of audio engineering thats able to deliver much of the high-frequency detail and speed of a large, dynamic electrostatic panel in a small space. Folded Motion XT tweeters, advanced thin-film transducer technology even further, with a 40% larger radiating surface and 80x30-degree controlled dispersion. This tweak increases audible bandwidth without sacrificing details and minimizes distortion to an unprecedented level while increasing efficiency and the tweeters already lightning-fast response time. The result—superior realism and alarming specificity is aurally astounding, and only by MartinLogan. Powerful Aluminum Cone Mid-Frequency and Bass Drivers Custom built, low-distortion drivers pair high-power magnet structures with aluminum cone diaphragms to deliver massive excursion and sound output, preserve minute bass details, and maximize power handling capability, all without a hint of distortion. A unique concave dust cap design reinforces the strength and rigidity of the cone while reducing break up modes. The use of aluminum for cones maximizes rigidity and strength of the drivers without adding excessive weight. This, along with the exceptional damping properties of aluminum, ensures the smooth, non-resonant response necessary for seamless blending with high-resolution Folded Motion tweeters. An added benefit of aluminum is its outstanding thermal conduction capability which allows cones to serve as efficient heat sinks for voice coils. To deliver accuracy in the critical midrange, mid-frequency drivers feature a specially engineered stiff suspension. Stiffening the suspension (the spider and surround) raises the drivers resonant frequency and optimizes its performance to achieve a natural roll-off and inherently operate within an ideal range for a mid-frequency reproduction (as opposed to a comparably sized woofer). Proprietary Vojtko Crossover Networks Premium Motion Series speakers feature proprietary Vojtko crossover networks using polypropylene and low-DF electrolytic capacitors, custom-wound inductors, and thermal and current protection. Vojtko crossovers are named after MartinLogans chief audio technologist, Joe Vojtko. His unique approach to crossover design is as big of a part of the MartinLogan Sound as are electrostatic and Folded Motion thin-film driver technologies. A Vojtko crossover isnt so much a set of design requirements as it is a philosophy. Vojtko crossovers are designed in such a way that all drivers are kept within their optimal frequency range and balanced with one another. The drivers themselves are as much a part of a Vojtko crossover as are capacitors and resistors. Before the design of any crossover begins, drivers are carefully selected or designed to operate within a very intentional frequency range and with precise and predictable performance parameters. Vojtko crossovers are always built from high-quality parts, and care is taken to avoid overly complex topologies—a straightforward objective due to the careful selection of woofers and tweeters. The final (and most critical) aspect of a Vojtko Crossover is that final voicing is conducted in a space that is indicative of a real-world environment. This pragmatic approach allows MartinLogan speakers to sound their best in real-world rooms. Modern Design Featuring Luxurious Finishes Discreetly hidden behind fabric wrapped magnetic grilles, Folded Motion and aluminum cone drivers are held securely in place beneath matte black trim that masks tweeter and woofer mounting hardware for a clean, modern aesthetic. Solid cabinets, designed to eliminate fidelity robbing vibrations, are constructed from 18mm (0.7-inch) MDF with 31mm (1.2-inch) thick front baffles. Motion 60XTi and 50XTi feature additional internal bracing to further reduce cabinet resonance. MartinLogans premier Motion Series speakers are available in three luxurious finishes and matching metallic trim—gloss black with black grilles and gunmetal grey trim, matte white with silver grilles and silver trim, and red walnut with black grilles and champagne colored trim. Custom 5-Way Tool-less Binding Posts Premium gold-plated 5-way tool-less binding posts assure a stable connection while accommodating a wide range of connections. Two sets of binding posts accommodate bi-wire connections to increase signal carrying conductors and allow each portion of the crossover to be directly coupled to the amplifier.
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