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AJBL HDI-1600BMartinLogan Motion XT B100
JBL HDI-1600 front view
MartinLogan Motion XT B100 front view

Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 14.6 in · 1 in = 38.44 px

JBL HDI-1600vsMartinLogan Motion XT B100

The JBL HDI-1600 and the MartinLogan Motion XT B100 stand at nearly the same height, around 37.0 cm tall. At 93 dB against 85 dB, the MartinLogan Motion XT B100 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The JBL HDI-1600 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 40 Hz versus 45 Hz. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $1,699 a pair.

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mm / kgin / lb
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ManufacturerJBLMartinLogan
ModelJBL HDI-1600MartinLogan Motion XT B100
Height14.6 in14.5 in
Width8.2 in8 in
Depth11.4 in12.5 in
Weight22 lb20.5 lb
Enclosurebass-reflex-rearbass-reflex-rear
Drivers1× 1 in tweeter (Teonex compression driver), 1× 6.5 in mid-bass (Advanced Aluminum Matrix cone)1× tweeter (Folded Motion XT (AMT)), 1× 6.5 in mid-bass (Nomex-reinforced Kevlar cone)
Frequency — low40 Hz45 Hz
Frequency — high30000 Hz25000 Hz
Sensitivity85 dB93 dB
Impedance4 Ω4 Ω
Recommended amp15–200 W20–250 W
MAP (USD)$1,800 / pair$1,598 / pair
Where to buyCheck availability ↗Check availability ↗
Brand websitejbl.com ↗martinlogan.com ↗
Product pageOpen product page ↗Open product page ↗

Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.