MartinLogan Abyss 10 vs JL Audio Fathom f110

Short answer: the MartinLogan Abyss 10. It ranks #132 of 145 subwoofers by sound quality, rated 3.2/5, at $1,899.99; the JL Audio Fathom f110 ranks #139, rated 3.0/5, and costs $2,299, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.

The case for the MartinLogan Abyss 10: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 93.5 dB at 20 Hz and 106.4 dB through 40-80 Hz. The catch: Most controls, including low-pass frequency and phase, require the smartphone app, with sparse physical controls on the unit itself.

The case for the JL Audio Fathom f110: Compact sealed 10-inch punches well above weight class with fast detailed musical bass.

Buy the MartinLogan Abyss 10. It is rated higher for sound quality than the JL Audio Fathom f110 and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.

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The Two Speakers In Full

MartinLogan Abyss 10: $1899.99 Crutchfield eBay

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 →

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
Weight	66.1 lbs (30.0 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • MartinLogan Abyss 10 Website
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  • Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
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JL Audio Fathom f110: $2299 eBay

Pros: Compact sealed 10-inch punches well above weight class with fast detailed musical bass. Advanced D.A.R.O. room optimization with 18-band EQ. Flawless gloss-black finish and precise realistic impacts.

Full JL Audio Fathom f110 review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	900W short-term
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	103.2 dB
Coaxial Input	No
Country	United States
Dimensions	15.6”H x 12.9”W x 17.3”D (397.3 x 328.2 x 438.7 mm)
Drivers	10” (254mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	27-111Hz
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR/TRS combo (balanced), RCA (unbalanced), XLR link output
Measurement Source	Audioholics
Optical Input	No
Output SPL at 20 Hz	94.0 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	101.0 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	103.0 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	105.0 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	104.0 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	103.0 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	101.0 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	98.0 dB
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	Yes
USB Input	No
Warranty	3
Weight	67 lbs (30.4 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • JL Audio Fathom f110 vs Kef KC62
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