Dynamo 10 vs Paradigm Defiance S10
The Defiance S10's low-frequency extension is 18 Hz against the Dynamo 10's 23 Hz and its high-frequency extension 20 kHz against 200 Hz. Both share power @ 8ω (500W) and woofer (10").
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$854 - $1,200
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About the Dynamo 10
The MartinLogan Dynamo 10 is a high-performance powered subwoofer designed to deliver clean, powerful bass in a compact and stylish enclosure. It features a custom-designed 10" aluminum woofer tuned with Klippel analysis for high output and low distortion. The woofer's aluminum cone offers light weight, high strength, and excellent heat dissipation. The subwoofer is powered by MartinLogan's proprietary Magnitude MT-1 amplifier delivering 500 watts RMS (1000 watts peak) of clean power with ultra-low distortion for remarkable impact and seamless musicality. It incorporates the advanced Vojtko DSP engine with a 500MHz processor and 64-bit processing, enabling real-time performance tuning, wireless app control, and compatibility with Anthem Room Correction (ARC). The enclosure is sealed MDF with a 1" thick woofer baffle, measuring approximately 14.7" H x 13.75" W x 15.9" D and weighing 42.8 lbs. Connectivity includes stereo RCA, LFE, speaker-level inputs with banana plugs, and built-in wireless receiver. Controls include low-pass crossover (35-120Hz), phase switch, and app control for iOS and Android. The Dynamo 10 is available in gloss black or satin white finishes and is designed to complement MartinLogan loudspeakers as well as other systems.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Frequency Response
- 23 Hz - 200 Hz
- Power Handling
- 1.0kW
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 500W @ 8Ω
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Driver Size
- 10"
- Driver Count
- 1
- Enclosure Type
- sealed
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Analog Inputs
- Stereo RCA, LFE, Speaker-Level (banana plugs)
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 349.25 × 373.4 × 404.86 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 19.4 kg (43 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 500W
Frequency: 23-200 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions