Jason P.
- Sunday, December 26, 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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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.
"I was especially impressed by how well the Dynamo 600X’s sound blended with that of my minimonitors, while providing excellent bass depth and loudness. If you’re looking for a small subwoofer with great sound and no-fuss setup, I recommend the Dynamo 600X."
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"I tweaked the controls available on the back panel of the sub and got what I thought were the best sounding settings and listened to some music and then watched a few scenes from a handful of movies. Pretty good, I thought. Then I ran the ARC app and it got better ... much better."
"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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"Listening to the Casiopea Perfect Live II LaserDisc, it's clear to me that the sub is extremely tight. When a drum is whacked, this sound is accurately reproduced with the same tightness. Bass guitars are accurately reproduced. You can hear the distinction when the bassist goes between open and closed notes as well as how tight he is gripping the strings. The bass drum kicks in Conjunction and Tetsuo Sakurai's bass guitar slaps are so impressive. Now that is accurate!"
I was on the fence for months, back and forth, reading countless reviews on subwoofers. The merits of sealed v. Ported, amp.size, lowest frequency and the myriad of facts and first hand accounts. Well, I finally made my decision. The Dynamo 600x, albeit not a powerhouse and not reaching that sub infrasonic low, is a capable piece of kit. The overall tonality and performance of my system has greatly improved. Music and movies have once again taken on new life and with nearly 30 hours now on the amp, it is really beginning to hit and play with a musicality and precision that I was in search of. Sure, I could have gone further up the line, more watts, larger driver but I don't think it would have made a difference. Now, I know with the addition of another 600x in the future I will have the exact sound Ive desired. I'm on a budget and frankly Martin Logan has delivered in a very satisfying manner. Thank you to the men and women that develop such incredible gear. You have my praise and a fan for years to come!!