Cal N.
- Friday, January 1, 2021
"The MartinLogan Dynamo 1000w is a top-notch performer in nearly every regard, but we were especially pleased with its musicality. This is one of those few subwoofers that can nimbly navigate the divide between the nuanced music performance and explosive movie tracks and successfully meet the demands for both. Additionally, its ability to maintain its integrity at both low and high output levels makes it a suitable option for those with small and large rooms alike."
"Consider this speaker system if: You want all the sonic goodies: resolution, definition, blazing transient speeds, nuances galore, neutral tonal balance and the ability to play at satisfying volume levels... We consider MartinLogan’s ElectroMotion ESL surround system to be an overachiever of the first rank. It offers very serious high-end sound quality for only a little more money than some mid-fi systems cost. For many listeners, then, the quest for upper-tier sound will begin and end right here, and even jaded audiophiles accustomed to ultra-premium-priced gear will marvel at the sophisticated sound this system delivers."
"The sound of the ESL is blissfully light and sweet and offers a near-transcendental listening experience. It’s that rare gem of a speaker that sparkles with a luster that becomes more and more enticing the longer you listen to it. Combined with the EM C2, EM FX2s, and a Dynamo 1000, it makes one of the finest-performing, most entertaining, drool-worthiest $5,000 home theater speaker systems you can buy…"
"Match the Motion 40s with a Motion 30 center channel, a pair of Motion 15 monitors for the surrounds, and the Dynamo 1000 subwoofer, and you have the makings for one of the most phenomenally cohesive, startlingly immersive home theater systems you can buy... the Dynamo 1000’s extremely powerful bass output shook with great authority and heft without being boomy... there was a constant low, foreboding rumble that the Dynamo 1000 maintained impeccably... Marvelous, MartinLogan. Absolutely marvelous. "
I purchased the Dynamo 1000W to supplement the base of my Motion 12’s for a vinyl only system. I did the connection per ML’s recommendation of rca inputs and set the crossover at 80 hertz. I’m very pleased with the deep tight base it produces and the seamless integration with my 12’s. I can’t say enough good about Martin Logan and their excellent products that bring me closer to my music than I’ve ever been before!