Motion Foundation B2

Upgrade your system with richer, more dynamic sound using the Motion Foundation B2 by MartinLogan—a larger bookshelf speaker designed to deliver deeper bass, greater output, and enhanced overall performance.

Part of the Motion Foundation Series, the B2 builds on the compact B1 with a larger cabinet and enhanced driver configuration, allowing for improved low-frequency extension and a fuller, more immersive sound. Its high-performance tweeter ensures crisp highs, while the larger mid/bass driver delivers stronger, more impactful bass response.

Ideal for both music and home theater, the B2 offers a balanced combination of clarity, depth, and power—making it a versatile choice for medium-sized rooms or listeners looking for more presence from a bookshelf speaker.

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The MartinLogan Motion Foundation B2 is the largest bookshelf speaker in the Motion Foundation Series, engineered to deliver the scale, dynamics, and bass performance of a much larger loudspeaker while maintaining the versatility of a stand-mount design. Featuring a 6.5-inch aluminum mid-bass driver and the advanced Gen2 Obsidian Folded Motion® Tweeter S, the B2 produces a rich, detailed soundstage with exceptional clarity, making it an outstanding choice for both high-fidelity music listening and immersive home theater systems.

The Gen2 Folded Motion® Tweeter works in conjunction with MartinLogan's Folded Motion® Waveguide to provide controlled 90° × 90° dispersion, delivering consistent performance across a wide listening area while minimizing unwanted room reflections. Combined with the proprietary McCracken-Vojtko crossover, the B2 achieves seamless integration between the tweeter and aluminum driver, resulting in precise imaging, natural vocal reproduction, and remarkable detail throughout the frequency range.

Its larger 6.5-inch aluminum cone driver extends bass response down to 42 Hz, providing greater low-frequency authority and dynamic impact than smaller bookshelf speakers. The carefully tuned rear-ported cabinet enhances bass performance while maintaining tight control and low distortion, making the B2 equally capable as a standalone stereo speaker or as the main left and right channels in a surround sound system. Compatible with MartinLogan's STAND25 speaker stands, it offers an elegant and acoustically optimized installation.

Whether placed on bookshelves, dedicated speaker stands, or integrated into a premium home theater, the Motion Foundation B2 delivers the signature MartinLogan combination of transparency, controlled dispersion, and dynamic realism. Its refined engineering, premium finishes, and impressive full-range performance make it an exceptional value for listeners seeking audiophile-quality sound in a compact form factor.

  • Component type: 2-way bookshelf / stand-mount speaker

  • High-frequency driver: Gen2 Obsidian Folded Motion® Tweeter S with Folded Motion® Waveguide

  • Mid-bass driver: 6.5-inch aluminum cone driver with stamped steel basket

  • Frequency response: 42 Hz – 23 kHz (±3 dB)

  • Sensitivity: 90 dB (2.83V/1m)

  • Impedance: 5 ohms

  • Recommended amplifier power: 15–100 W

  • Crossover frequency: 3,800 Hz

  • Tweeter dispersion: 90° × 90°

  • Inputs: 5-way binding posts

  • Enclosure: Rear-ported bass reflex cabinet

  • Dimensions (H × W × D): 15 × 7.75 × 11.5 in (38.1 × 19.7 × 29.2 cm)

  • Weight: 15 lb (6.8 kg)

  • Finishes: Black, Walnut, Satin White

  • Design features: Gen2 Folded Motion® Waveguide, McCracken-Vojtko crossover, 6.5-inch aluminum mid-bass driver, STAND25 compatible, Secure-Lock magnetic grille system