Martin Logan Abyss 8 Subwoofer

Description

The original Abyss subwoofer was introduced almost 20 years ago and revolutionized audio performance by redefining the standard for deep bass. Now the Abyss Series returns, carrying on its former legacy but with a new approach by enhancing performance and minimizing their footprint. Engineered with a unique Hybrid Woofer System, these subwoofers deliver "supercharged" performance in a sleek, compact design, offering unparalleled sound quality in a miniaturized size.

These subwoofers pack an extensive feature list and impressive power into a stylish, super-compact, room-friendly design, delivering performance completely unexpected from their size. With technologies including built-in wireless signal connection, advanced Anthem Room correction, anti-vibration feet, and easy-to-use app control, Abyss Series subwoofers offer incredible performance and flexibility. Emphasizing high performance and decor-friendly aesthetics, MartinLogan subwoofers expertly blend audiophile musicality and theatricality with dynamic output and accuracy in a compact design. As with all MartinLogan subwoofers, the Abyss Series is designed to work with any speaker system while being uniquely engineered to keep pace with the exotic thin-film technologies utilized in MartinLogan loudspeakers.

MartinLogan’s proprietary Magnitude Amplifiers unlock the full potential of the custom-engineered Abyss woofers. Featuring two carefully crafted architectures, the advanced Magnitude 1kW in the Abyss 8 delivers up to 1000W Peak (500W RMS) of clean power, ensuring remarkable impact and seamless musicality. Meanwhile, the Magnitude 1.6kW in the Abyss 10 offers an impressive 1600W Peak (800W RMS), delivering powerful, deep bass with unparalleled clarity, precision and visceral impact. These ultra-efficient Class-D architectures guarantee exceptional control, providing an immersive audio experience that enhances all your favourite content.

Solid bass performance is a critical component of any audio system and contributes to the visceral impact of your entertainment. Abyss’s integrated anti-vibration feet improve bass performance while reducing floor and wall vibrations. By dramatically reducing energy transfer between the subwoofer and the floor, unwanted room rattles
and buzzes are eliminated, resulting in 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 transfer into adjoining rooms. Suitable for all types of flooring, options include hard surface and carpet spikes.

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 for your specific installation. Requires an ARC Calibration Microphone and a PC or Mac computer (sold separately).

Specifications:

Application
Subwoofer

Low Frequency Transducer
Triple 8" (20.3cm) Hybrid Woofer System consisting of a single highexcursion, anodized-aluminum cone in a stamped steel basket with dual anodized-aluminum cone passive radiators

Digital Signal Processing
Ultra High-Resolution 500MHz Vojtko DSP Engine with 64bit processing

Cabinet
Precision-crafted, sealed MDF enclosure featuring a robust  1-inch thick MDF structure with reinforced woofer baffles and center brace

Controls (on backplate)
Level: Interactive LED Backlit Knob
Tone Sweep: Sweep Start and Pause (with status light)
Power Mode: On, 12v Trigger, Auto
Wireless Audio Pairing Button (for included MartinLogan wireless
transmitter)

Controls (via Bluetooth)
Level: -40 to 12dB (Min-Max)
Low-Pass Filter (Frequency): 35–120Hz (1° Increments)
Low-Pass Filter (Order): Bypass, Third, Fourth
Phase: 0–180° (1° Increments)
Phase (Polarity): Normal, Inverted
Preset Listening Modes: Movie, Music, Night
20–30Hz Level: ±10dB
Anthem Room Correction (ARC Genesis): On, Off
Tone Sweep (120-20Hz): On, Off, Pause (Frequency)

Inputs
Line Level: Left, Right, and LFE
XLR: LFE
Speaker Level: Left and Right (requires banana plugs)

Wireless Input
Integrated Wireless Receiver, Wireless Transmitter Included

Power Draw
Max: 500W 
Standby (Wireless Disabled): 0.5W
Standby (Wireless Enabled): <2W *Transmitter and Subwoofer combined

Feet
Integrated Anti-Vibration Feet (carpet spikes included)