The MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X ranks #2 out of 145 total Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) for sound quality. See all Subwoofers rankings for every top pick.
Brand: MartinLogan
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#2 MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X: $1,606.77 eBay
Pros: Sealed 15-inch with 900W RMS, 1800W peak delivers forceful clean tight low bass. Easily configurable as forward-firing or down-firing. Smartphone app with Anthem Room Correction (ARC) optimizes bass across room. Wireless capable with optional SWT-X module.
Cons: Ported design room integration needs, mid-range 121.5 dB output, and $1,607 price.
How it compares: Just above it: JTR Speakers Captivator 212PRO - $1192 more, 8.6dB more max output. Just below it: HSU Research ULS-15 MK2 - $608 cheaper.
| Amplifier Power | 900W RMS / 1800W peak |
|---|---|
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 120.5 dB |
| Cabinet Color | black |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 20.1"H x 17.9"W x 19.1"D (510.5 x 454.7 x 485.1 mm) |
| Drivers | 15" (381mm) driver |
| Enclosure | sealed |
| Frequency Response | 20-200Hz, ±3dB |
| Inputs | RCA (stereo and LFE), XLR (LFE), speaker-level (banana) |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 86.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 99.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 103.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 111.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 118.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 121.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 121.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 121.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 120.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 119.0 dB |
| Warranty | 3 |
| Weight | 56 lbs (25.4 kg) |
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- Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
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