Short answer: the SVS SB-1000. It ranks #4 of 42 subwoofers at $500; the MartinLogan Dynamo 700w ranks #7 and costs $999, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
One note: the SVS SB-1000 is discontinued, but it still ranks #4 of 42 subwoofers, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used.
Buy the MartinLogan Dynamo 700w if the price matters more than the ranking. Buy the SVS SB-1000 if the ranking matters more than the price.
Specifications Side By Side
| MartinLogan Dynamo 700w | SVS SB-1000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999 | $500 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #7 of 42 in Small Powered Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) | #4 of 42 in Small Powered Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) |
| Enclosure | sealed | sealed |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 86.3 dB | 89.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 88.4 dB | 97.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 94.6 dB | 101.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 106.3 dB | 105.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 110.3 dB | 112.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 110.5 dB | 112.6 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 109.0 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) | 110.3 dB |
| Dimensions | 12.54"H x 11.69"W x 12.53"D (318.5 x 296.9 x 318.3 mm) | 13.5"H x 13.0"W x 14.0"D (342.9 x 330.2 x 355.6 mm) |
| Weight | 26.5 lbs / 12.0 kg | 26.9 lbs / 12.2 kg |
| Warranty | 3 | 5 |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth | Brent Butterworth |
| Drivers | 10" (254mm) driver | 12" (305mm) driver |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | - | 85.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | - | 110.5 dB |
| Cabinet Color | - | black, white |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
The Two Speakers In Full
MartinLogan Dynamo 700w: $999
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 109.0 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 12.54"H x 11.69"W x 12.53"D (318.5 x 296.9 x 318.3 mm) |
| Drivers | 10" (254mm) driver |
| Enclosure | sealed |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth |
| 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 |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 106.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 110.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 110.5 dB |
| Warranty | 3 |
| Weight | 26.5 lbs / 12.0 kg |
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SVS SB-1000: $500 Discontinued
Cons: Discontinued.
Notes: Discontinued 2021-02-25 when SB-1000 PRO was released.
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 110.3 dB |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Color | black, white |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 13.5"H x 13.0"W x 14.0"D (342.9 x 330.2 x 355.6 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 12" (305mm) driver |
| Enclosure | sealed |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 85.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 89.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 97.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 101.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 105.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 112.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 112.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 110.5 dB |
| Warranty | 5 |
| Weight | 26.9 lbs / 12.2 kg |
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