MartinLogan Abyss 10 vs MartinLogan Abyss 8

Short answer: the MartinLogan Abyss 10. It ranks #181 of 202 subwoofers by sound quality, rated 3.2/5, at $1,519.99. The MartinLogan Abyss 8 ranks #195, rated 3.0/5, at $1,119.99, $400 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.

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.

Why pick the MartinLogan Abyss 8: A compact MartinLogan subwoofer with an 8” aluminum woofer and two 8” passive radiators in a sealed 34cm cube, driven by a 1000W peak amplifier and rated 23 to 120Hz (±3dB). The catch: No independent measurements yet, so its output can’t be compared directly with ranked subwoofers; the rating is estimated from the measured Abyss 10, which reached only 106.4dB in the 40 to 80Hz CEA-2010 bands, and the smaller Abyss 8 is not expected to match it.

Buy the MartinLogan Abyss 10. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $400 with the MartinLogan Abyss 8 does not make up for the sound-quality gap.

About the ratings: the MartinLogan Abyss 8’s rating is estimated from measured siblings and predecessors rather than its own measurements, with a likely range of 2.6 to 3.2, so this verdict could change once it is measured.

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The Two Speakers In Full

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 →

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
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
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MartinLogan Abyss 8: $1,119.99 Estimated Amazon eBay

Same family: the MartinLogan Abyss 10 (larger subwoofer, ranked higher, rated 3.2/5).

Pros: A compact MartinLogan subwoofer with an 8” aluminum woofer and two 8” passive radiators in a sealed 34cm cube, driven by a 1000W peak amplifier and rated 23 to 120Hz (±3dB). App control and Anthem Room Correction are included.

Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its output can’t be compared directly with ranked subwoofers; the rating is estimated from the measured Abyss 10, which reached only 106.4dB in the 40 to 80Hz CEA-2010 bands, and the smaller Abyss 8 is not expected to match it.

Full MartinLogan Abyss 8 review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	1000W peak
Dimensions	13.5”H x 13.2”W x 13.2”D (343 x 335 x 335 mm)
Drivers	8” aluminum woofer, 2 x 8” passive radiators
Enclosure	passive radiator
Frequency Response	23-120Hz ±3dB (manufacturer specified)
Weight	46.7 lbs (21.2 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • Official MartinLogan Abyss 8 Product Page
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • No independent measurement review is linked for this model; it is ranked from hands-on listening and comparison against similarly priced speakers.