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MartinLogan Abyss 10
Supercharged Performance. Miniaturized Size.
Like its smaller sibling, Abyss 8, the Abyss 10 provides deceptively strong, yet detailed sound thanks to its 10” Hybrid Woofer System. Abyss 10 utilizes a pair of 10” passive radiators to bolster its active 10” woofer, resulting in even higher levels of output capability and deeper low frequency extension. This woofer system is driven by powerful amplification, and a precision DSP engine, all contained inside an elegant 1” thick cabinet. To complement the impressive output and speed of Abyss 10, MartinLogan engineers included a variety of connections ranging from XLR to the built-in wireless option. Abyss 10 also features MartinLogan’s powerful and intuitive control app for convenient setup and adjustment, as well as being compatible with the award-winning Anthem Room Correction (ARC®) system.
Seamlessly Integrating High-Performance Audio with Elegant Design
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.
Hybrid Woofer System – The Ultimate Compact Powerhouse
Despite its compact size, the aptly named Abyss 10 plays deep with surprising authority. Featuring a unique 10” Hybrid Woofer System, Abyss 10 combines an active 10” aluminum woofer with two 10” aluminum passive radiators. This innovative design offers the enhanced output of a ported subwoofer while maintaining the compact size and tight bass associated with sealed subwoofers. Enjoy the best of both worlds without compromises like larger cabinets or port noise. Abyss 10’s custom-designed aluminum woofers are engineered for peak performance using advanced Klippel analysis. The light weight, high strength, and excellent heat dissipation properties of aluminum make it ideal for delivering clean, powerful bass in such a compact design.
Magnitude® MT-1.6kW Amplifier
To achieve such startling levels of performance, Abyss 10’s Hybrid Woofer System is designed to handle high levels of power. Enter MartinLogan’s Magnitude MT-1.6kW amplifier, which can deliver up to 1600W peak (800W RMS) of clean power, ensuring jaw dropping impact and seamless musicality at all volume levels. MartinLogan’s Magnitude amplifiers are designed to deliver their power reserves with ultra-low distortion to ensure maximum fidelity along with high output capability. MT-1.6kW maintains precise control over Abyss 10’s woofer, guaranteeing powerful yet musical bass at all volume levels.
Built-In Wireless Capability
Although correct placement plays a key role in optimizing subwoofer performance, getting a cable where you need it can be challenging. For ultimate convenience, our Abyss subwoofers come with a built-in Wireless Receiver and Wireless Transmitter, making it easier than ever to eliminate cable clutter. With lossless transmission and low latency, even the most discerning enthusiast will be thrilled with the results.
Sound Structure
The cabinet plays a critical role in the sound quality of a speaker. Abyss subwoofer cabinets are made of 1” thick MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) with additional reinforcement on the woofer baffles and a central brace. This solid construction provides a more stable platform for the high performance woofer to play from, resulting in cleaner, more articulate bass.
Robust Connectivity
In addition to the built-in wireless connection option, Abyss 10 offers incredible wired installation flexibility. With both RCA and XLR LFE inputs, Stereo RCA inputs, Speaker Level inputs, and Sub Out connections, Abyss 10 can be easily integrated into even the most complex systems. Simultaneous connections are also supported.
Reduced Vibration, Enhanced Bass
Solid bass performance is a critical component of any audio system and contributes to the visceral impact of your entertainment. Abyss 10’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 10’s integrated anti-vibration feet can also help minimize noise complaints by reducing vibration transfer into adjoining rooms. Out of the box, Abyss 10’s anti-vibration feet are safe for all flooring types, and optional carpet spikes are included to further improve performance on carpeted floors.
Fine-Tune Your Subwoofer Settings with MartinLogan's Intuitive 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 such as Volume, DSP Mode, Phase, and many others right from the comfort of your seat for ultimate control and ease of tuning.
Deep in Performance and Style
Abyss 10’s size-defying performance is exclusively available in a Gloss Black finish. This deep, mirror-like finish is accented by gunmetal trim around the woofers, creating an elegant and timeless look. MartinLogan’s unique grille retention system, which uses no visible mounting hardware, further enhances Abyss 10’s unique style while ensuring a seamless style when the grille is removed.
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Professional Reviews 92/100
Deliciously Crispy
Bass
89/100
Integration
91/100
Dynamics
94/100
Build Quality
96/100
Features Usability
96/100
Value for Money
89/100
Compact yet commanding, the MartinLogan Abyss 10 delivers deep, controlled bass with exceptional transient speed, bringing real weight to music and movies without turning bloated. Audioholics found strong 20Hz-class extension, punchy mid-bass, and especially clean integration with ARC, while the lavishly built cabinet, wireless capability, and broad connectivity make this a refined small-room bass specialist.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Pros
Delivers deep, punchy output for its compact 15-inch cube, with meaningful extension to 20Hz and strong continuous mid-bass output.
Fast, controlled bass performance with excellent transient behavior and unusually low group delay for a passive-radiator design.
Premium construction and extensive integration options, including ARC compatibility, wireless transmission, XLR, RCA, and speaker-level inputs.
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Cons
Key setup controls such as phase and low-pass filtering rely heavily on the app rather than physical rear-panel controls.
Distortion rises around 25Hz when the subwoofer is driven to its limits.
It is a premium-priced compact subwoofer, and ARC calibration requires a separately purchased microphone and computer.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Bass
89/100
Audioholics found good deep-bass performance for a subwoofer of this size, measuring nearly 100 dB at 25 Hz and more than 100 dB continuously from 40 to 70 Hz. It delivers substantial mid-bass thump, though distortion rises at 25 Hz when pushed to its limits.
Integration
91/100
With ARC engaged, the reviewer says the Abyss 10 produces a great sound and described its contribution to orchestral music as big but “not a tubby one.” Its quick decays and controlled behavior helped it complement the main speakers rather than drawing attention to itself.
Dynamics
94/100
The review specifically praises excellent transient behavior, saying the sub nailed decays as quickly as attacks on rapid low-frequency percussion. Exceptional group delay for a passive-radiator design supports a fast, punchy presentation rather than lingering or blurred bass.
Build Quality
96/100
Build quality was the reviewer's strongest point: the Abyss 10 is described as built like a tank, extremely well made, and built to last. Its stout enclosure uses 1-inch MDF side panels and a central reinforcing pillar.
Features Usability
96/100
The extensive app provides unusually fine control over level, crossover frequency and order, continuous phase, listening modes, ARC Genesis, and a tone sweep. Connectivity is also excellent, including RCA, balanced XLR, speaker-level connections, an integrated wireless receiver, and an included transmitter; ARC requires a separately purchased calibration microphone and a computer.
Value for Money
89/100
At $1,699, the reviewer acknowledges that the Abyss 10 is not inexpensive, and a dual-sub setup raises the investment substantially. Even so, its strong performance, unusually extensive controls, wireless hardware, and exceptional construction led the reviewer to consider it a higher-value option in its class.
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