Short answer: the MartinLogan Dynamo 12. It ranks #149 of 212 subwoofers by sound quality, rated 3.5/5, at $1,279.99; the MartinLogan Abyss 10 ranks #190, rated 3.2/5, and costs $1,519.99, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
Why pick the MartinLogan Dynamo 12: A sealed 12 inch subwoofer with app control and built in room correction that simplifies setup in a mid size room. The tradeoff: Nearly all controls, including low-pass frequency and phase, are app-only, with no physical switches for systems that lack separate bass management.
The case for the MartinLogan Abyss 10: A compact sealed 10 inch subwoofer with two passive radiators, app control, wireless streaming and built in room correction. The tradeoff: Most controls, including low-pass frequency and phase, require the smartphone app, with sparse physical controls on the unit itself.
Buy the MartinLogan Dynamo 12. It is rated higher for sound quality than the MartinLogan Abyss 10 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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Specifications Side By Side
| MartinLogan Dynamo 12 | MartinLogan Abyss 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,279.99 | $1,519.99 |
| Ranked | #149 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #190 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Warranty | 3 | 3 |
| Enclosure | sealed | sealed |
| Output SPL at 12.5 Hz | 81.1 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 16 Hz | 85.7 dB | 83.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 91.7 dB | 93.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 97.6 dB | 99.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 102.5 dB | 103.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 107.7 dB | 107.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 110.6 dB | 108.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 111.9 dB | 105.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 112.2 dB | 103.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 110.1 dB | 102.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 108.7 dB | 99.6 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 110.6 dB | 106.4 dB |
| Dimensions | 16.8”H x 15.8”W x 15.8”D (425.5 x 400.1 x 400.1 mm) | 15.5”H x 15”W x 16.2”D (393.7 x 381.0 x 411.5 mm) |
| Weight | 61.5 lbs (27.9 kg) | 66.1 lbs (30.0 kg) |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics | Audioholics |
| Frequency Response | 23-200Hz, ±3dB | 22-120Hz, ±3dB |
| Amplifier Power | 800W RMS / 1600W peak | 800W RMS / 1600W peak |
| Drivers | 12” (305mm) driver | 10” driver + 2x 10” passive radiators |
| Inputs | XLR (L/R/LFE), speaker-level | XLR (LFE), RCA (LFE), RCA (stereo), speaker-level |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
Where the Ratings Come From
- MartinLogan Dynamo 12: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
- MartinLogan Abyss 10: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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