Short answer: the MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X for the higher ranking, the Rythmik F12 for the lower price. The MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X ranks #2 of 137 subwoofers at $1606.77. The Rythmik F12 ranks #51 at $1120, $486.77 cheaper.
On the MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X side: Sealed 15-inch with 900W RMS, 1800W peak delivers forceful clean tight low bass. The catch: Ported design room integration needs, mid-range 121.5 dB output, and $1,607 price.
The case for the Rythmik F12: Sealed 12-inch servo with 370W RMS offers excellent value.
Buy the MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X if the ranking matters more than the price. Buy the Rythmik F12 if the price matters more than the ranking.
Specifications Side By Side
| MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X | Rythmik F12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,606.77 | $1,120 |
| Ranked | #2 of 137 in Medium Powered Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #51 of 137 in Medium Powered Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | sealed | sealed |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 86.2 dB | 95.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 99.4 dB | 97.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 103.9 dB | 100.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 111.7 dB | 107.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 118.4 dB | 112.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 121.0 dB | 113.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 121.8 dB | 114.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 121.0 dB | 113.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 120.2 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 119.0 dB | - |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 120.5 dB | 113.3 dB |
| Dimensions | 20.1"H x 17.9"W x 19.1"D (510.5 x 454.7 x 485.1 mm) | 15.75"H x 15.75"W x 17.0"D (400.0 x 400.0 x 431.8 mm) |
| Weight | 56 lbs / 25.4 kg | 75 lbs / 34.0 kg |
| Warranty | 3 | 5/3 |
| Cabinet Color | black | black |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics | Brent Butterworth |
| Frequency Response | 20-200Hz, ±3dB | 14Hz extension |
| Power Output (Watts) | 900W RMS / 1800W peak | 370W RMS |
| Input Connections | RCA (stereo and LFE), XLR (LFE), speaker-level (banana) | - |
| Drivers | 15" (381mm) driver | 12" (305mm) driver |
The Two Speakers In Full
MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X: $1,606.77
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.
| 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 |
| Input Connections | 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 |
| Power Output (Watts) | 900W RMS / 1800W peak |
| Warranty | 3 |
| Weight | 56 lbs / 25.4 kg |
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Rythmik F12: $1,120
Pros: Sealed 12-inch servo with 370W RMS offers excellent value. Very musical and can disappear in small rooms. Digs to 14Hz with excellent build quality and well-braced cabinet.
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 113.3 dB |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Color | black |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 15.75"H x 15.75"W x 17.0"D (400.0 x 400.0 x 431.8 mm) |
| Drivers | 12" (305mm) driver |
| Enclosure | sealed |
| Frequency Response | 14Hz extension |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 95.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 97.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 100.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 107.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 112.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 113.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 114.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 113.6 dB |
| Power Output (Watts) | 370W RMS |
| Warranty | 5/3 |
| Weight | 75 lbs / 34.0 kg |
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