Short answer: the JL Audio Dominion d110. Both are rated 3.2/5 for sound quality (#193 and #190 of 212 subwoofers), and the JL Audio Dominion d110 costs $1,300 against $1,519.99 for the MartinLogan Abyss 10, with sound quality a draw, the lower price decides it.
The case for the JL Audio Dominion d110: 10-inch proprietary long-throw DMA-optimized woofer with peak-to-peak excursion exceeding 68mm, powered by a 750W RMS Class D amplifier in a compact sealed cabinet. The catch: Does not feature the onboard D.A.R.O. room correction system found in the premium Fathom series.
What the MartinLogan Abyss 10 does well: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 93.5 dB at 20 Hz and 106.4 dB through 40-80 Hz. Watch for: Most controls, including low-pass frequency and phase, require the smartphone app, with sparse physical controls on the unit itself.
Buy the JL Audio Dominion d110. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $219.99 less than the MartinLogan Abyss 10.
About the ratings: the JL Audio Dominion d110’s rating is estimated from measured siblings and predecessors rather than its own measurements, with a likely range of 3.0 to 3.4, so this verdict could change once it is measured.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JL Audio Dominion d110 | MartinLogan Abyss 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,300.00 | $1,519.99 |
| Ranked | #193 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) Estimated | #190 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | sealed | sealed |
| Drivers | 10” (254mm) DMA-optimized long-throw driver | 10” driver + 2x 10” passive radiators |
| Amplifier Power | 750W RMS short-term | 800W RMS / 1600W peak |
| Frequency Response | 27Hz - 111Hz (+/- 1.5dB, manufacturer specified) | 22-120Hz, ±3dB |
| Dimensions | 13.4”H x 12”W x 15.9”D (340 x 305 x 403 mm) | 15.5”H x 15”W x 16.2”D (393.7 x 381.0 x 411.5 mm) |
| Weight | 38.1 lbs (17.3 kg) | 66.1 lbs (30.0 kg) |
| Warranty | - | 3 |
| Output SPL at 16 Hz | - | 83.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | - | 93.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | - | 99.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | - | 103.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | - | 107.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | - | 108.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | - | 105.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | - | 103.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | - | 102.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | - | 99.6 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | - | 106.4 dB |
| Country | - | United States |
| Measurement Source | - | Audioholics |
| Inputs | - | XLR (LFE), RCA (LFE), RCA (stereo), speaker-level |
| XLR Input | - | Yes |
| RCA Input | - | Yes |
| TRS Input | - | No |
| Optical Input | - | No |
| Coaxial Input | - | No |
| USB Input | - | No |
| HDMI Input | - | No |
| AES Input | - | No |
| Aux Input | - | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
JL Audio Dominion d110: $1,300.00 Estimated ListenUp eBay
Same family: the JL Audio Dominion d108 (smaller subwoofer, rated 2.9/5).
Pros: 10-inch proprietary long-throw DMA-optimized woofer with peak-to-peak excursion exceeding 68mm, powered by a 750W RMS Class D amplifier in a compact sealed cabinet. Delivers tight, punchy musical bass down to 27Hz (-3dB).
Cons: Does not feature the onboard D.A.R.O. room correction system found in the premium Fathom series. Output rolls off steeply below 25Hz compared to ported designs.
Full JL Audio Dominion d110 review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 750W RMS short-term |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13.4”H x 12”W x 15.9”D (340 x 305 x 403 mm) |
| Drivers | 10” (254mm) DMA-optimized long-throw driver |
| Enclosure | sealed |
| Frequency Response | 27Hz - 111Hz (+/- 1.5dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 38.1 lbs (17.3 kg) |
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MartinLogan Abyss 10: $1,519.99 Crutchfield eBay
Same family: the MartinLogan Abyss 8 (smaller subwoofer, ranked lower, estimated 3/5).
Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 93.5 dB at 20 Hz and 106.4 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure combines a 10” active driver with dual 10” passive radiators in a compact 15” cube. Anthem Room Correction (ARC) and wireless streaming simplify integration.
Cons: Most controls, including low-pass frequency and phase, require the smartphone app, with sparse physical controls on the unit itself.
Full MartinLogan Abyss 10 review and specifications →
| Released | Aug 2024 (2 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | No |
| Amplifier Power | 800W RMS / 1600W peak |
| Aux Input | No |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 106.4 dB |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 15.5”H x 15”W x 16.2”D (393.7 x 381.0 x 411.5 mm) |
| Drivers | 10” driver + 2x 10” passive radiators |
| Enclosure | sealed |
| Frequency Response | 22-120Hz, ±3dB |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | XLR (LFE), RCA (LFE), RCA (stereo), speaker-level |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics |
| Optical Input | No |
| Output SPL at 16 Hz | 83.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 93.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 99.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 103.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 107.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 108.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 105.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 103.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 102.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 99.6 dB |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Warranty | 3 |
| Weight | 66.1 lbs (30.0 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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- Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
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