Short answer: the ELAC SUB1010, if you are buying new. The MartinLogan Dynamo 700w ranks higher than it (#25 vs #36 of 73 subwoofers, 3.4/5 vs 3.3/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the ELAC SUB1010 is still sold new at $550.
The case for the MartinLogan Dynamo 700w: A discontinued compact sealed 10 inch subwoofer that adds upper bass weight to movies and music. Watch for: Deep-bass output is more limited than the strong 40-80 Hz result suggests, so it is not the right choice when the lowest movie effects are the priority.
Why pick the ELAC SUB1010: An affordable compact 10 inch ported subwoofer that adds bass weight to a modest room or a first 2.1 setup. Watch for: Deep-bass output is limited compared with larger subwoofers, with 96.5dB measured at 31.5Hz, so it is not the right choice for demanding home-theater effects or a large room.
Buy the ELAC SUB1010 new; the MartinLogan Dynamo 700w is no longer sold new, so it only makes sense as a used find.
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A discontinued compact sealed 10 inch subwoofer that adds upper bass weight to movies and music.
An affordable compact 10 inch ported subwoofer that adds bass weight to a modest room or a first 2.1 setup.
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Specifications Side By Side
| MartinLogan Dynamo 700w | ELAC SUB1010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999 Discontinued | $550 |
| Ranked | #25 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) | #36 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) |
| Enclosure | sealed | ported, rear |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 86.3 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 88.4 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 94.6 dB | 96.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 106.3 dB | 102.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 110.3 dB | 107.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 110.5 dB | 110.8 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 109.0 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) | 108.1 dB |
| Dimensions | 12.5”H x 11.7”W x 12.5”D (318.5 x 296.9 x 318.3 mm) | 14.8”H x 12.2”W x 12.2”D (376.2 x 309.4 x 309.4 mm) |
| Weight | 26.5 lbs (12.0 kg) | 21.8 lbs (9.9 kg) |
| Warranty | 3 | 3/1 |
| Country | United States | Germany |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth | ErinsAudioCorner |
| Drivers | 10” (254mm) driver | 10” (254mm) driver |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | - | 111.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | - | 111.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | - | 109.5 dB |
| Cabinet Color | - | black |
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