MartinLogan Dynamo
Best hidden subwoofer for high-end outdoor entertainment spaces.
This subterranean subwoofer brings serious, high-fidelity bass to your backyard without cluttering your patio. You trade the convenience of a portable speaker for a permanent, weather-proof installation that effectively disappears into your landscape.
$2699.99
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Hi-Fi Heaven
Who it's for
- Homeowners living in challenging or unpredictable climates
- Entertainers hosting large gatherings in expansive outdoor spaces
- Landscapers seeking seamless integration into custom garden designs
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious buyers seeking affordable backyard audio solutions
- DIY enthusiasts lacking experience with professional-grade electrical installation
- Owners of compact patios or minimalist outdoor living areas
Performance breakdown
Bass Depth
The 12-inch driver reaches impressively low frequencies for outdoor environments.
Weather Resilience
Subterranean construction ensures total protection against the harshest outdoor elements.
Aesthetic Integration
Disappearing design keeps your landscape clean and free of bulky hardware.
Installation Complexity
Requires significant excavation and professional planning for proper subterranean placement.
Power Flexibility
Wide amplifier compatibility allows for easy integration into existing audio systems.
Build Durability
High-density polyethylene enclosure stands up to extreme temperatures and moisture.
Key Specs
Frequency Response
28–120Hz ±3dB
Recommended Amplifier Power
20—1000 watts per channel
Sensitivity
Room: 91 dB, Anechoic: 85 dB
Impedance
8 ohms (Compatible with 4, 6, or 8 Ohm rated amplifiers)
Low Frequency Transducer
12” (30.5cm) mineral filled poly cone, 2.5” (6.4cm) high-power oversized voice coil, 4-layer on fiberglass bobbin
Weight
62 lbs. (28.1 kg)
Dimensions (barrel only)
15.8″ x 15.8″ x 20.1″ (40cm x 40cm x 51cm)
Dimensions (canopy)
8.6″ x 14.3″ x 14.3″ (21.8 cm x 36.2cm x 36.2cm)
Dimensions (barrel, pipe, and canopy)
34.5″ x 15.8 ” x 34.8 “ (87.6 cm x 40cm x 88.3 cm)
Connectivity
Speaker Wire
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