Tigerman2
- Wednesday, May 12, 2021
MartinLogan’s Subwoofer Control app uses a Bluetooth connection to simplify setup and configuration of Dynamo 600X, 800X, 1100X, and 1600X. App based controls include volume level, low-pass filter (frequency and order), phase, 20–30Hz level, three preset listening modes, and control of Anthem Room Correction. A unique tone sweep feature assists users in locating areas in listening rooms where troublesome rattles or resonances may occur. A single press of a button allows listeners to initiate a tone sweep from 20–120Hz. If a rattle or resonance occurs in the room any frequency can be held, allowing the listener to investigate and identify the source of the unwanted noise.
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In the lab, MartinLogan engineers strive for transparency. Outside the lab, there’s one wildcard our engineers can never account for—the listening room. The unique size and shape of a listening space (and its contents) can make bass waves do unpredictable things, greatly affecting a subwoofer’s overall performance. Anthem Room Correction measures low-frequency sound output in a room and compares it to optimal response curves that account for spatial anomalies. The advanced algorithms of Anthem Room Correction effectively remove anomalies, leaving only the ideal standard— realistically blended, natural-sounding bass. Dynamo 600X, 800X, 1100X, and 1600X utilize a Bluetooth connection with a smartphone or USB connection with a PC to run Anthem Room Correction.
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When placed in a cabinet or other discreet location, Dynamo 800X, 1100X, and 1600X subwoofers can easily convert from standard down-firing to front-firing orientation, with no tools or special skills required. A grille is provided for use in front-firing applications.
Dynamo 400, 600X, 800X, 1100X, and 1600X subwoofers feature left and right input via RCA line level as well as speaker level connections.
Dynamo 400 and 600X’s right inputs double as an LFE input for home theater applications. Dynamo 800X ups the ante by adding a discrete LFE RCA line level input. Dynamo 1100X and 1600X go one step further by adding both XLR and RCA inputs for LFE connection.
Dynamo 800X, 1100X, and 1600X feature 12V Trigger Inputs, allowing an external device to turn the subwoofer on and off.
Dynamo 800X, 1100X, and 1600X subwoofers features left and right input via robust connection and a control system that allows simultaneous connection of both 2-channel stereo music and multi-channel home theater and allows each source to have individual crossover and level settings, giving listeners a perfect performance in every application. LFE inputs use no low-pass filter, leaving crossover control to the processor. Left and right inputs integrate discrete user-adjustable low-pass filters allowing different level and crossover points when playing back two channel music.
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Today I give my five-month review of the Martin Logan ESL X, ESL C, and Dynamo 1600X subwoofer.
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"[Translated from Russian] I wipe away the tears and turn on the optimized tuning with ARC. The bass becomes even clearer, appears (although it is very difficult to make such an association with the sounds of gunfire and explosions) texture and, oddly enough, even more “meat”. The capabilities of the subwoofer are more than enough: you can not only raise / lower the level of low frequencies, but actually adjust the scale of the sound picture. Management from the application is very convenient - it is concise, but everything is in its place, everything is logical and simple."
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Check out my unboxing and overview of the Martin Logan ESL X, ESL C, and Dynamo 1600X Subwoofer. Will I make the jump to electrostatic speakers?
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"The response I heard in the low bass was fuller than I was expecting and right up there with subwoofers that cost many times more than the Dynamo 1600X. This sub could produce these high levels over sustained periods and never even break a sweat. I mean there really were times I thought the bass would break something in the room but it just kept on keeping on."
"The Martin Logan Dynamo 1600X is the kind of subwoofer that can make even cynics like me consider the virtues of a sub in a stereo context. So poised, so seamlessly integrated is its contribution in a stereo role that it’s hard not to acknowledge the sonic benefits. The 1600X has the bass talent, the energy and the finesse to augment rather than interfere, while the combination of the ARC and the Martin Logan Sub Control apps allows exceptional integration and convenient control, regardless of room and system variances. Of course, the 1600X also excels in a home theatre context. Indeed, its ability to occupy an equally effective role in both multichannel and stereo systems is a further, major attraction, while amortising its acquisition cost across both applications."
"This generation of Dynamo subwoofers is clearly a major leap over the previous generation in every respect; I know it will be years until the next generation, but I am already eagerly looking forward to where MartinLogan goes from here based on the terrific work that they have done on these subwoofers."
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I recently added the Dynamo 1600X to my lovely pair of Classic 9 electrostats. Approved highly and purchased from my dealer (Safe and Sound). I also made sure to order the Perfect Bass Kit to go with it. I am SO glad I did. My dedicated space is of good size (18x24x8') and even though the 9's provide wonderful low end, I needed to recover that extra lower octave to my pipe organ and orchestral recordings! The 1600X turned out to be the perfect choice. After running the Anthem Room Correction software on my laptop with the PBK, a bump I had at 25Hz. was flattened out nicely. The remote settings from the Android based tablet could now be set to taste. I used the suggested settings in the subwoofer's manual when pairing this subwoofer with the Classic 9's. For all the muscle this subwoofer possesses, you'd hardly know it is working, that is, until musical sources under the 35 Hz. LPF setting occur! That would be pedal pipe organ notes underscoring an orchestral piece, such as used in Respighi's 'Pines of Rome' or any number of John Williams scores for film. I could not be happier, and I thank Martin Logan for putting in such great efforts with subwoofer designs that work so well with their electrostats! And the built in Anthem Room Correction and the Perfect Bass Kit set these subwoofers and how to control them notches above competitors in this arena. Kind regards to all, Gary