The MartinLogan Dynamo 12 is rated 3.5/5 for sound quality, #149 of 212 Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs). See all Subwoofers rankings for every top pick.
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Brand: MartinLogan
#149 MartinLogan Dynamo 12: $1,279.99 Crutchfield $1,279.99 eBay
Same family: the MartinLogan Dynamo Foundation 10 (smaller subwoofer, estimated 3.1/5), the MartinLogan Dynamo Foundation 12 (smaller subwoofer, estimated 3.4/5) and the MartinLogan Dynamo 10 (smaller subwoofer, ranked lower, estimated 3.4/5). See every MartinLogan Dynamo generation.
Pros: A sealed 12 inch subwoofer with app control and built in room correction that simplifies setup in a mid size room. Independent CEA-2010 testing records 91.7 dB at 20 Hz and 110.6 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 12” (305mm) anodized-aluminum driver suits a mid-size room. Anthem Room Correction (ARC Genesis) and app-based control simplify setup.
Cons: Nearly all controls, including low-pass frequency and phase, are app-only, with no physical switches for systems that lack separate bass management.
Is the MartinLogan Dynamo 12 right for you?
Skip it if
- you need to move it often (28 kg each).
- you want the best value: the higher-rated Monoprice SW-12 costs about $915 less.
| Released | Jul 2025 (1 year ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | No |
| Amplifier Power | 800W RMS / 1600W peak |
| Aux Input | No |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 110.6 dB |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 16.8”H x 15.8”W x 15.8”D (425.5 x 400.1 x 400.1 mm) |
| Drivers | 12” (305mm) driver |
| Enclosure | sealed |
| Frequency Response | 23-200Hz, ±3dB |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | XLR (L/R/LFE), speaker-level |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics |
| Optical Input | No |
| Output SPL at 12.5 Hz | 81.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 16 Hz | 85.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 91.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 97.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 102.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 107.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 110.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 111.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 112.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 110.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 108.7 dB |
| RCA Input | No |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Warranty | 3 |
| Weight | 61.5 lbs (27.9 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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- Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
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