The Martin Audio CDD10 is rated 3.1/5 for sound quality, #38 of 42 10-Inch PA Speakers. See all PA & Live Sound rankings for every top pick.
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Brand: Martin Audio
#38 Martin Audio CDD10: $1,400 Passive eBay
Same family: the Martin Audio CDD-LIVE 8 (smallest powered model, estimated 3.4/5), the Martin Audio CDD-LIVE 12 (powered model, estimated 3.1/5), the Martin Audio CDD-LIVE 15 (largest powered model, estimated 3.5/5), the Martin Audio CDD5 (smaller passive model, estimated 3/5), the Martin Audio CDD6 (smaller passive model, estimated 3.1/5), the Martin Audio CDD8 (smaller passive model, rated 3.2/5), the Martin Audio CDD12 (larger passive model, rated 2.9/5) and the Martin Audio CDD15 (larger passive model, rated 3.3/5).
Pros: A compact passive coaxial speaker for on wall installs, mounting horizontally or vertically for consistent foreground music coverage. Medium-quality vendor data shows a 4.13 ideal-subwoofer preference score. The coaxial Differential Dispersion driver gives point-source summation of the LF and HF sections for consistent coverage, and the compact enclosure mounts horizontally or vertically for on-wall installation use. Measured bass extension of 82.5Hz (-3dB).
Cons: Being passive, it needs an external amplifier and crossover, and its compact on-wall design targets installed foreground music over full PA main duty.
Is the Martin Audio CDD10 right for you?
Skip it if
- you want neutral sound: its measured preference score is 4.1 even with a subwoofer.
- you want the best value: the higher-rated QSC K10.2 costs about $600 less.
| Released | Jun 2015 (11 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | No |
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; use external amplification within the 250W AES / 1,000W peak handling rating |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 82.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Cabinet Material | Composite material |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way coaxial PA speaker |
| Coverage | 75-110° horizontal (user-rotatable), 60° vertical |
| Crossover Frequency | 2kHz passive |
| DSP | No (passive; used with a DX-series controller or iKON amplifier for FIR EQ and limiter presets) |
| Dimensions | 20.2”H x 12.7”W x 12.2”D (513 x 323 x 310 mm) |
| Drivers | 10” coaxial woofer, 1” exit compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 65Hz - 20kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified); 55Hz (-10dB) |
| Guitar Input | No |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | Low-profile 20A push-lock input and link |
| Maximum SPL | 126dB peak / 120dB continuous |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Optical Input | No |
| Passive | Yes |
| Power Handling | 250W AES / 1,000W peak (manufacturer specified) |
| RCA Input | No |
| Rigging | Six M8 inserts for wall bracket; ten M8 fly points |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 1.21 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 4.13 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 33.7 lbs (15.3 kg) |
| XLR Input | No |
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Frequency Response
How the Martin Audio CDD10 measures across the audible range. A flatter listening window (the sound arriving straight at you) is more neutral: peaks sound forward or harsh, dips sound recessed. The estimated in-room response adds what a typical room does, and there a gentle, even tilt down toward the treble is ideal. Both curves are shifted so their 300 Hz to 3 kHz average sits at 0 dB.
Measurement data: spinorama.org, measured by the manufacturer.
EQ for a Neutral Response
No EQ preset: the best simple EQ we can fit to these measurements improves the predicted preference score by less than 0.2. The listening window is already close to flat, and what holds the score back, such as narrow ripple in the response or uneven output off-axis, is not something EQ can fix without making it worse elsewhere.