MartinLogan - Abyss 8, 8" Hybrid, Powered Subwoofer, with 1000W Magnitude Amplifier, Sub Control App, and Wireless Built-In - Gloss Black

Abyss Series subwoofers offer a twist on traditional subwoofer design. Combining the enhanced output of a ported sub, with the smaller footprint and natural sound of a sealed sub, MartinLogan’s Hybrid Woofer System allows Abyss models to offer the best of both worlds. Packing an incredible feature list and impressive power into a stylish, super-compact, room friendly design, Abyss subwoofers deliver performance completely unexpected from their size. With technologies including built-in wireless signal connection, anti-vibration feet, and easy to use app control, Abyss Series subwoofers not only look and sound incredible, but are extremely user friendly. Abyss subwoofers utilize a Hybrid Woofer System, which pairs two custom designed, aluminum passive radiators with its active aluminum woofer. This driver layout provides the increased output and lower distortion of a ported design, while maintaining the more compact sizing, and tighter bass typically associated with a sealed design. While much more difficult to design and engineer, this Hybrid system gives Abyss Series subwoofers the benefits of both sealed and ported designs all in one. Utilizing state-of-the-art Klippel analysis, these proprietary Aluminum drivers are specially engineered for high output and low distortion. Aluminum, chosen for its low weight, high strength, and excellent heat dissipation, is ideal for the big power and small size of Abyss Series subwoofers. Although correct placement plays a key role in optimizing subwoofer performance, getting a cable where you need it can be challenging. With the inconvenience of running long lengths of cable through walls, along baseboards or under floors and carpets, properly concealing the subwoofer cable is not always a simple task. To solve the problem, Abyss Series subwoofers incorporate a built-in Wireless Receiver for use with the included Wireless Subwoofer Transmitter. With quick and easy setup thanks to direct pairing, eliminating cable clutter has never been easier and with lossless transmission and low latency, even the most discerning enthusiast will be thrilled with the results. Solid bass performance is a critical component of any audio system, and helps provide visceral impact to your entertainment. Abyss subwoofers use integrated anti-vibration feet to improve bass performance while reducing floor and wall vibrations. By dramatically reducing the energy transfer between the subwoofer and the floor, unwanted room rattles and buzzes are removed, leaving tighter, cleaner bass and improved system clarity and dynamics. As a less intrusive alternative to acoustic room treatments, these integrated anti-vibration feet can also help minimize noise complaints by reducing vibration transfers into adjoining rooms. Ideal for all floors, hard surface and carpet spike options are both included. Abyss subwoofers also take advantage of MartinLogan’s Subwoofer Control app for iOS and Android devices, allowing you to easily adjust settings like Volume, DSP Mode, Phase, and many others right from the comfort of your seat for ultimate control and ease of tuning. With 3 DSP modes for Movies, Music, or Night, you can optimize the performance of your subwoofer with a single press in the app. Choose Movie for the highest output, Music for lowest distortion, or Night to tame things down and help reduce noise complaints. With connections for both RCA and XLR LFE, Stereo RCA, and Speaker level, Abyss subwoofers are an ideal choice for both Home Theater and Music applications, integrating seamlessly into any system. The Subwoofer Out connection also makes it easy to add additional subwoofers to your system, further increasing bass performance. As with all MartinLogan subwoofers, Abyss models are designed to work with any speaker system while also being uniquely engineered to keep pace with the renowned clarity of MartinLogan loudspeakers. The high output, low distortion Hybrid Woofer System paired with the power and precision of MartinLogan’s Ultra High Resolution Vojtko DSP Engine, and Magnitude series amplifiers provides a recipe for highly detailed and powerful bass performance in a stylish and super-compact package.

The MartinLogan Sound

MartinLogan subwoofers are uniquely engineered to keep pace with the exotic thin film technologies utilized in MartinLogan loudspeakers. With a focus on high performance and decor friendly design, MartinLogan subwoofers expertly blend audiophile musicality, theatrics, and precision with powerful output, all into a compact space.

Abyss Heritage

MartinLogan’s original Abyss subwoofer was a larger, more powerful version of the original Dynamo subwoofer. The modern Abyss Series subwoofers carry on that legacy with a new twist. Instead of simply being a larger version of Dynamo, Abyss Series subwoofers use a unique Hybrid Woofer System in order to increase performance while keeping the size to a minimum.

8” Hybrid Aluminum Woofer System

Abyss Subwoofers use custom, aluminum, Klippel-optimized woofers for high output and low distortion. Aluminum's light weight, high strength, and excellent heat dissipation make it ideal for use in subwoofers. The hybrid woofer system combines an active woofer with two passive radiators, delivering the output and low distortion of a ported design, while maintaining the compact size and tight bass of a sealed design.

Magnitude MT-1kW Amplifier

MartinLogan’s proprietary Magnitude Amplifiers unleash the full potential of the custom engineered Abyss woofers. The highly advanced Magnitude MT-1kW delivers up to 1000w Peak (500w RMS) of clean power for incredible impact, and effortless musicality. The ultra efficient Class D Magnitude MT-1kW delivers outstanding power with incredible precision and control ensuring an immersive experience for all your favorite content.

Ultra High Resolution Vojtko DSP Engine

Abyss subwoofers feature the cutting-edge Vojtko DSP engine, named after MartinLogan’s Chief Audio Technologist. With a best-in-class 500MHz DSP and 64-bit processing, it controls all aspects of subwoofer performance in real time. This level of computing power enables advanced wireless app control, integrated wireless signal connection, and other advanced functions, while providing maximum output and fidelity in any situation.

Integrated Anti-Vibration Feet

Abyss’s Anti-Vibration Feet improves bass performance by dramatically reducing the energy transfer between the subwoofer and the floor. Unwanted room rattles and buzzes are removed, leaving tighter, cleaner bass and improved system clarity and dynamics. As a less intrusive alternative to acoustic room treatments, Abyss’s integrated anti-vibration feet can also help minimize noise complaints by reducing vibration transfers into adjoining rooms.

Subwoofer Control App

By far the most convenient way to adjust a subwoofer, MartinLogan’s Subwoofer Control app for iOS and Android devices allows you to easily adjust settings like Volume, DSP Mode, Phase, and many others right from the comfort of your seat for ultimate control and ease of tuning.

ARC Genesis Ready

Abyss subwoofers are compatible with the award winning Anthem Room Correction system. This highly advanced software measures subwoofer performance in your room and then performs custom equalization, tuning, and calibration to achieve the highest levels of bass impact, and accuracy possible in your specific installation. Requires an ARC Calibration Microphone and PC or Mac computer (sold separately).

Built-In Wireless Connection

Although correct placement plays a key role in optimizing subwoofer performance, getting a cable where you need it can be challenging. To solve the problem, Abyss subwoofers incorporate a built-in Wireless Receiver for use with the included Wireless Subwoofer Transmitter. With quick and easy setup, eliminating cable clutter has never been easier and with lossless transmission and low latency, even the most discerning enthusiast will be thrilled with the results.

Inputs

Abyss subwoofers advanced Magnitude amplifiers have a suite of connection options available. In addition to the built-in wireless option, Abyss subwoofers offer LFE RCA, Stereo RCA, LFE XLR, and Speaker Level Connections for maximum flexibility. Dynamo subwoofers also have an RCA Output making it easy to add additional subwoofers to any system.