MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X vs Kali Audio WS-6.2

Short answer: the MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X if sound quality matters most, the Kali Audio WS-6.2 if price matters most. The MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X ranks #2 of 145 subwoofers at $1606.77. The Kali Audio WS-6.2 ranks #137 at $599, $1007.77 cheaper.

What the MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X offers: Sealed 15-inch with 900W RMS, 1800W peak delivers forceful clean tight low bass. Easily configurable as forward-firing or down-firing. Smartphone app with Anthem Room Correction (ARC) optimizes bass across room. Wireless capable with optional SWT-X module. Watch for: Ported design room integration needs, mid-range 121.5 dB output, and $1,607 price.

What the Kali Audio WS-6.2 offers: Dual 6.5-inch ported drivers deliver 104.5dB CEA-2010-A average in a compact powered design. Watch for: No detailed measurement caveats are currently recorded.

Buy the MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X when sound quality outweighs the price for you, and the Kali Audio WS-6.2 when the price outweighs sound quality instead.

The Kali Audio WS-6.2 is not a sound-quality pick. It sits near the bottom of the 145 subwoofers; there are better options higher up.

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Specifications Side By Side

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The Two Speakers In Full

MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X: $1,606.77 eBay

Pros: Sealed 15-inch with 900W RMS, 1800W peak delivers forceful clean tight low bass. Easily configurable as forward-firing or down-firing. Smartphone app with Anthem Room Correction (ARC) optimizes bass across room. Wireless capable with optional SWT-X module.

Cons: Ported design room integration needs, mid-range 121.5 dB output, and $1,607 price.

Full MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	900W RMS / 1800W peak
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	120.5 dB
Cabinet Color	black
Country	United States
Dimensions	20.1"H x 17.9"W x 19.1"D (510.5 x 454.7 x 485.1 mm)
Drivers	15" (381mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	20-200Hz, ±3dB
Inputs	RCA (stereo and LFE), XLR (LFE), speaker-level (banana)
Measurement Source	Audioholics
Output SPL at 15 Hz	86.2 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	99.4 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	103.9 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	111.7 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	118.4 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	121.0 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	121.8 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	121.0 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	120.2 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	119.0 dB
Warranty	3
Weight	56 lbs (25.4 kg)

• Links
  • MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X Website
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  • Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
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Kali Audio WS-6.2: $599.00 Amazon eBay

Pros: Dual 6.5-inch ported drivers deliver 104.5dB CEA-2010-A average in a compact powered design.

Full Kali Audio WS-6.2 review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	400W RMS
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	104.5 dB
Cabinet Color	black
Country	United States
Dimensions	14.5"H x 12.2"W x 11"D (368.3 x 309.9 x 279.4 mm)
Drivers	2x 6.5" (165mm) driver
Enclosure	ported, front
Frequency Response	27-200Hz
Measurement Source	ErinsAudioCorner
Output SPL at 25 Hz	96.6 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	102.5 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	102.4 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	101.8 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	103.4 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	110.4 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	111.6 dB
Weight	31.1 lbs (14.1 kg)

• Links
  • Kali Audio WS-6.2 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
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