MartinLogan Dynamo 12 vs JL Audio Dominion d110

Short answer: the MartinLogan Dynamo 12. It ranks #149 of 212 subwoofers by sound quality, rated 3.5/5, at $1,279.99; the JL Audio Dominion d110 ranks #193, rated 3.2/5, and costs $1,300, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.

What the MartinLogan Dynamo 12 does well: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 91.7 dB at 20 Hz and 110.6 dB through 40-80 Hz. The catch: Nearly all controls, including low-pass frequency and phase, are app-only, with no physical switches for systems that lack separate bass management.

Why pick 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.

Buy the MartinLogan Dynamo 12. It is rated higher for sound quality than the JL Audio Dominion d110 and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.

Worth knowing: the JL Audio Dominion d110 has not been measured yet. Its rating is estimated from related models, with a likely range of 3.0 to 3.4, so treat this verdict as provisional.

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The Two Speakers In Full

MartinLogan Dynamo 12: $1,279.99 Crutchfield eBay

Same family: the MartinLogan Dynamo Foundation 10 (smaller subwoofer, estimated 3.1/5), the MartinLogan Dynamo Foundation 12 (smaller subwoofer, estimated 3.4/5) and the MartinLogan Dynamo 10 (smaller subwoofer, ranked lower, estimated 3.4/5). See every MartinLogan Dynamo generation.

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 91.7 dB at 20 Hz and 110.6 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 12” (305mm) anodized-aluminum driver suits a mid-size room. Anthem Room Correction (ARC Genesis) and app-based control simplify setup.

Cons: Nearly all controls, including low-pass frequency and phase, are app-only, with no physical switches for systems that lack separate bass management.

Full MartinLogan Dynamo 12 review and specifications →

Released	Jul 2025 (1 year ago)
AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	800W RMS / 1600W peak
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	110.6 dB
Coaxial Input	No
Country	United States
Dimensions	16.8”H x 15.8”W x 15.8”D (425.5 x 400.1 x 400.1 mm)
Drivers	12” (305mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	23-200Hz, ±3dB
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR (L/R/LFE), speaker-level
Measurement Source	Audioholics
Optical Input	No
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz	81.1 dB
Output SPL at 16 Hz	85.7 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	91.7 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	97.6 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	102.5 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	107.7 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	110.6 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	111.9 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	112.2 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	110.1 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	108.7 dB
RCA Input	No
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Warranty	3
Weight	61.5 lbs (27.9 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • MartinLogan Dynamo 12 Website
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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)

• Links
  • Official JL Audio Dominion d110 Product Page
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