Short answer: both are discontinued, so this only matters if you are buying used. Used, the MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X is the better pick: it ranks #3 of 212 subwoofers by sound quality (rated 4.2/5), against #207 (rated 2.9/5) for the Aperion Audio Bravus 10D. If you want one new, the Aperion Audio Bravus II 10D replaces the Aperion Audio Bravus 10D and is rated 2.9/5 at $629.30.
The MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X is the better-sounding option. A sealed 15 inch subwoofer with forceful, tight bass, front or down firing setup, and app based room correction, now discontinued. The catch: Output falls to 86.2dB at 15Hz, so the very lowest effects are weaker than the strong midbass numbers suggest.
The case for the Aperion Audio Bravus 10D: A discontinued compact 10 inch subwoofer with dual passive radiators and a 500 watt amp in an attractive cabinet. The tradeoff: Output falls off quickly in the deep bass, to 90dB at 31.5Hz and only 79dB at 20Hz, so low movie effects will be weak.
Buy the MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X only if you find one used in good condition; both are discontinued, and it is the better rated of the two. For a new speaker, buy the Aperion Audio Bravus II 10D, which replaces the Aperion Audio Bravus 10D.
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A sealed 15 inch subwoofer with forceful, tight bass, front or down firing setup, and app based room correction, now discontinued.
A discontinued compact 10 inch subwoofer with dual passive radiators and a 500 watt amp in an attractive cabinet.
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Specifications Side By Side
| MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X | Aperion Audio Bravus 10D | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,606.77 Discontinued | $699 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #3 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #207 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | sealed | passive radiator |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 86.2 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 99.4 dB | 79.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 103.9 dB | 84.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 111.7 dB | 90.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 118.4 dB | 99.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 121.0 dB | 102.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 121.8 dB | 104.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 121.0 dB | 105.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 120.2 dB | 105.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 119.0 dB | - |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 120.5 dB | 102.5 dB |
| Dimensions | 20.1”H x 17.9”W x 19.1”D (510.5 x 454.7 x 485.1 mm) | 15”H x 13.5”W x 13.5”D (381.0 x 342.9 x 342.9 mm) |
| Weight | 56 lbs (25.4 kg) | 44.1 lbs (20.0 kg) |
| Warranty | 3 | 10/2 |
| Cabinet Color | black | - |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics | Audioholics |
| Frequency Response | 20-200Hz, ±3dB | 25-180Hz |
| Amplifier Power | 900W RMS / 1800W peak | 500W RMS |
| Inputs | RCA (stereo and LFE), XLR (LFE), speaker-level (banana) | - |
| Drivers | 15” (381mm) driver | 10” (254mm) driver |
| 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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