The MartinLogan Dynamo line on Speaker Ranking spans 2 generations and 9 models, from the MartinLogan Dynamo 600X, MartinLogan Dynamo 800X and MartinLogan Dynamo 1100X to the MartinLogan Dynamo Foundation 10, MartinLogan Dynamo Foundation 12 and MartinLogan Dynamo 10. Ratings run from 3.1/5 to 4.2/5. Of these, 4 are still sold.
Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
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Generation by generation
Dynamo 800X to Dynamo 10
The MartinLogan Dynamo 10 replaced the MartinLogan Dynamo 800X. It rates lower, 3.4/5 against 3.7/5.
| Spec | Dynamo 800X | Dynamo 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 10” (25.4cm) polypropylene cone, inverted surround | 10” (25.4cm) polypropylene cone |
| Amplifier Power | 300W RMS / 600W peak (Class D) | 200W RMS / 400W peak (Class D) |
| Weight | 30 lbs (13.6 kg) | 32 lbs (14.5 kg) |
Dynamo 1500X to Dynamo 1600X
The MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X replaced the MartinLogan Dynamo 1500X. It rates higher, 4.2/5 against 3.9/5.
| Spec | Dynamo 1500X | Dynamo 1600X |
|---|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 650W RMS / 1300W peak | 900W RMS / 1800W peak |
| Weight | 52 lbs (23.6 kg) | 56 lbs (25.4 kg) |
Full Dynamo 1500X vs Dynamo 1600X comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the MartinLogan Dynamo are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 2 generations of the MartinLogan Dynamo, from the MartinLogan Dynamo 600X, MartinLogan Dynamo 800X and MartinLogan Dynamo 1100X to the MartinLogan Dynamo Foundation 10, MartinLogan Dynamo Foundation 12 and MartinLogan Dynamo 10.
What replaced the MartinLogan Dynamo 800X?
The MartinLogan Dynamo 10 replaced the MartinLogan Dynamo 800X. It is rated 3.4/5, against 3.7/5 for the MartinLogan Dynamo 800X.
What replaced the MartinLogan Dynamo 1500X?
The MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X replaced the MartinLogan Dynamo 1500X. It is rated 4.2/5, against 3.9/5 for the MartinLogan Dynamo 1500X.