Martin Logan Dynamo 1600X

Active subwoofer in air suspension, controllable via Bluetooth via App. 38cm long excursion woofer with polypropylene cone and inverted suspension. Choice of front or floor emission. Amplification power 900W in class D. Freq response. 20Hz - 200Hz. Volume adjustment with knob or via App adjustment volume, cutoff frequency, phase 0/180° and Anthem Room Correction on/off. Separate RCA and LFE line inputs for both RCA and XLR. L and R high level inputs. 12V trigger. Possibility of optional SWT-X Wireless module for wireless signal transmission and reception.

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Dynamo 1600X features a 1,800 Watt (peak) amplifier, 15-inch audiophile woofer, extensive input options, optional wireless connectivity, Bluetooth app control, Anthem Room Correction (ARC ^® ), and user-configurable front or down-firing design. Dramatic bass detail and attack, superb extension and room output ensure a compelling music and home theater experience.

Dynamo 1600X Product features 15-inch inverted surround poly cone woofer 1800 Watt (peak) amplifier Non-resonant sealed cabinet Digital control system via smartphone app Anthem Room Correction (ARC ® ) via smartphone or PC app Robust connection options, including XLR, RCA and speaker inputs; 12V trigger Configurable forward or downward design SWT-X Wireless Transmitter and Receiver (Sold Separately)

MARTINLOGAN SUB CONTROL APP (AVAILABLE FOR iOS AND ANDROID) MartinLogan's Subwoofer Control app uses a Bluetooth connection to simplify setup and configuration of the 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 Anthem Room Correction control. A unique tone scan function helps users locate areas in listening rooms where distracting noise or resonances may occur. A single push of a button allows listeners to initiate a 20-120Hz tone sweep. If a rattle or resonance occurs in the room, any frequency can be retained, allowing the listener to investigate and identify the source of the noise unwanted.

ARC MOBILE APP (AVAILABLE FOR iOS AND ANDROID) In the lab, MartinLogan engineers are committed to transparency. Outside the lab, there's a wild card our engineers can never explain: the listening room. The unique size and shape of a listening space (and its contents) can cause bass waves to do unpredictable things, greatly affecting the overall performance of a subwoofer. Anthem Room Correction measures the low-frequency sound output in a room and compares it to optimal response curves that account for spatial anomalies. Anthem Room Correction's advanced algorithms effectively remove anomalies, leaving only the ideal, realistic, natural-sounding standard bass. Dynamo 600X, 800X, 1100X and 1600X use a Bluetooth connection with a smartphone or a USB connection with a PC to perform Anthem Room Correction.

UNIQUE FRONT-FIRING OR DOWN-FIRING DESIGN

When placed in a cabinet or other unobtrusive location, the Dynamo 800X, 1100X and 1600X subwoofers can easily convert from standard down-firing to front-firing, with no special tools or skills required. A grate is provided for use in front cooking applications.

OPTIONAL SWT-X WIRELESS INPUT While proper placement plays a key role in optimizing subwoofer performance, it sometimes imposes the inconvenience of running long cables through walls, baseboards, or under floors and carpets. To address this issue, the Dynamo 600X, 800X, 1100X, and 1600X include a connection port for an optional wireless system. MartinLogan's new SWT-X wireless subwoofer system (sold separately) incorporates the latest in wireless audio transmission technology, including 2.4GHz dynamic frequency selection, forward error correction, and a range of up to 50 feet. Easy to install in the subwoofer, the SWT-X receiver requires no external power source or audio connections.

RIGHT AND LEFT 2-CHANNEL INPUTS

Dynamo 400, 600X, 800X, 1100X and 1600X subwoofers feature left and right input via RCA line level and speaker level connections.

LFE HOME THEATER ENTRANCE

The Dynamo 400 and 600X's Right inputs double as an LFE input for home theater applications. The Dynamo 800X ups the ante by adding a discrete RCA LFE line level input. Dynamo 1100X and 1600X take it a step further by adding XLR and RCA inputs for LFE connection.

TRIGGER INPUT 12V

Dynamo 800X, 1100X and 1600X feature 12V trigger inputs that allow an external device to turn the subwoofer on and off.

LFE CONNECTIONS AND 2 SIMULTANEOUS CHANNELS

The Dynamo 800X, 1100X and 1600X subwoofers feature left and right input via a robust connection and control system that allows simultaneous connection of 2-channel stereo music and multi-channel home theater and allows each source to have its own crossover and level settings individual, providing listeners a perfect performance in every application. LFE inputs do not use low-pass filters, leaving crossover control to the processor. The left and right inputs integrate user-adjustable discrete low-pass filters that allow for different levels and crossover points when playing two-channel music.

POWERFUL, HIGH EXCURSION, LOW TURBULENCE, INVERTED SURROUND WOOFERS

The latest generation of MartinLogan Dynamo subwoofers feature advanced woofer designs with inverted surrounds and powerful magnet, motor and suspension designs. In fire mode, the unique inverted surround design optimizes excursion clearance behind the grille lid. When placed in a down-firing configuration, the inverted surround significantly reduces airflow turbulence for an articulate and detailed low frequency experience.

Dynamo woofers pair a high-power magnetic structure (significantly stronger than previous generations) with low-mass diaphragms to deliver massive excursions while perfectly preserving the tiniest bass detail. The cone's exceptional damping properties ensure the smooth, non-resonant response required for truly seamless blending with high-performance speakers.

Manufactured at MartinLogan's Canadian facility, the advanced technology woofers featured in the Dynamo 1600X and 1100X represent the pinnacle of woofer engineering. To achieve extremely linear response and minimize distortion, an inverted surround is overmolded onto each woofer cone to create a permanent bond, while allowing for extremely even weight distribution around all 360 degrees of the cone. Additionally, the stronger, more reliable bond created by overmolding technology not only maximizes power handling capabilities, but also reduces acoustically destructive edge return reflections that travel from the voice coil through the cone and out to the surround edge. To further maximize linearity, a robust voice coil is hand wound to a quarter-turn tolerance to ensure consistent impedance.

Every element of Dynamo subwoofers has been meticulously engineered to deliver incredibly low-frequency performance, in a compact footprint and packed with cutting-edge technology, all without a hint of distortion.

ADVANCED ULTRA-EFFICIENT SWITCH-MODE POWER SUPPLIES AND CLASS-CLASS AMPLIFIERS

Dynamo Class-D subwoofer amplifiers operate with extremely low distortion levels and deliver dynamic impact with plenty of overhead. Low-noise, high-power switching power supplies produce clean energy efficiently in a small space and effortlessly deliver huge levels of current. Both feature high-quality MOSFET transistors, transformers, noise suppression networks, and control circuitry. The switch mode power supply combined with reliable Class D technology means there is virtually no energy loss in the subwoofer system.

 

REVERSE MATHEMATICAL EQUALIZATION (IME) FILTER The IME filter used in Dynamo subwoofers comes from the inverse of the unfiltered driver response. Precision IME filtering provides extremely accurate low-frequency response, superior to that provided by simple second-order Q filters typically found in subwoofers in this price range.

SEALED CABINET WITH EXTENSIVE INTERNAL FITTING While ports, when designed properly, provide a convenient and cost-effective way to increase low frequency output, when used in small cabinets their reliance on resonant energy can compromise bass quality. Dynamo 800X, 1100X, and 1600X are compact, sealed subwoofer systems that minimize transient blur group delay while maintaining smooth, consistent response, regardless of music or film source material. Cabinets are constructed of the best composite material for acoustic integrity. Internally, critically placed structural cross-bracing provides a stable foundation for the woofer, while the added stiffness keeps cabinet-induced resonances and non-linearities at inaudible levels.

TELL ME ETC ™ EMBEDDED (ENERGY TRANSFER TRANSFER) Dynamo 800X, 1100X and 1600X feature custom ETC spikes that can be used to improve stability on thick carpets or create a tighter coupling between subwoofer and floor to improve overall sound quality. The built-in spikes are conveniently and discreetly hidden under the rubber feet.