Outdoor Living Foundation Sub 8

Elevate Your Outdoor Audio Experience with MartinLogan

Upgrade your outdoor sound experience with the Foundation Sub 8 In-Ground Subwoofer. Its rugged design, minimalist "mushroom cap" hood, and high-quality drivers deliver clean, powerful bass that enhances music, movies, and other audio content. Perfect for year-round use in gardens, patios, and other outdoor living spaces.


$1,199.99 each
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Elevate Your Outdoor Audio Experience with the Foundation Sub 8

The Foundation Sub 8 In-Ground Subwoofer is a powerful 8" subwoofer designed to take your outdoor audio experience to the next level. As a direct-burial subwoofer, it perfectly complements MartinLogan’s range of high-performance outdoor audio solutions. With a robust 200-watt (RMS) power handling capability, this subwoofer delivers earth-shaking bass response that enhances your existing outdoor speaker system.

The dual 8-ohm voice coil design of the Foundation Sub 8 provides plenty of installation flexibility, making it an ideal addition to any MartinLogan Installer Series or Outdoor Living Series outdoor audio solution. When paired with our MP500 Amplifier, the Foundation Sub 8 is also the perfect way to add a second subwoofer to your MartinLogan Outdoor Living Foundation 8.1 System.

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**Outdoor Living Foundation 8.1 System and MP500 Amplifier sold separately**

With the Foundation Sub 8 In-Ground Subwoofer, you can enjoy the legendary sound of MartinLogan’s audio technology in the comfort of your outdoor space. Its compact and rugged design ensures it can withstand the rigors of outdoor use and provide years of reliable performance.

IP Rated 58

Limited protection against dust ingress (no harmful deposit) and protection against long periods of immersion in water.

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Tailor-Made for Outdoor Environments

Crafted specifically for outdoor use, the Foundation Sub 8 In-Ground Subwoofer boasts a water-resistant, high-output, high-excursion driver housed within a rugged HDPE enclosure - the same material employed in underground water systems. This unique design delivers excellent rigidity and protection against the elements, making it ideal for year-round use in gardens, patios, and other outdoor living spaces.

In addition to its robust build quality, the Foundation Sub 8 is designed to blend seamlessly into its surroundings. Its discreet "mushroom cap" hood provides a minimalist look, with only the top of the enclosure visible above ground. This hood not only offers protection against rain, snow, and other weather conditions, but also ensures even bass distribution and consistent airflow for extended trouble-free use.

The Foundation Sub 8 delivers clean, powerful bass that enhances music, movies, and other audio content, providing a rich and immersive sound that brings your outdoor entertainment to life. Whether you're hosting a party, enjoying a relaxing evening, or watching a movie under the stars, it's the perfect companion for all your outdoor activities. With its rugged construction, minimalist design, and high-quality sound, Foundation Sub 8 is sure to become a favorite among homeowners and audiophiles alike.

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Specifications

Specifications are subject to change without notice

Design

Inground subwoofer with single high excursion driver

Sensitivity - Outdoor

89 db

Sensitivity - Anechoic

85 db

Dimensions (Diameter X Depth)

22” (including canopy) x 13.8” (56 cm x 35 cm)

Frequency Response

+/- 4db from 47 Hz - 170 Hz

Low Frequency Extension*†

35 Hz

Impedance

Minimum 4 ohms mono

High Frequency Driver

Two 8" (210-mm) CFP™ carbon-fiber-reinforced polypropylene cones, 1-1/2" (38-mm) voice coils, over-molded TPR™ surrounds, 1-1/2" (38-mm) 8-layer copper wire voice coils, high-temperature polyamide formers, ceramic/ferrite magnet structures

Crossover Frequency

200Hz Low pass

Suitable Amplifier Range

15 - 400 W (system, per channel)

Weight

17.7 lbs (8kg)

Finish

Dark Satin Brown (canopy only)

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Software Download For Outdoor Living Foundation Sub 8

MartinLogan’s Outdoor Living system can be powered using the Crown CDi 1000 Amplifier. When ordered from MartinLogan, the Crown CDi 1000 Amplifier comes pre-loaded with the correct settings to accommodate MartinLogan Outdoor Living System speakers and subwoofers. However, any Crown CDi 1000 Amplifier can be loaded with MartinLogan presets using the file below.

Customer Reviews For Outdoor Living Foundation Sub 8

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