| Brand Name: | Martin |
| Color Name: | Black |
| Item Display Height: | 57 inches |
| Depth: | 15.2 inches |
| Driver Configuration: | 1x 12 inch woofer |
| Frequency Response Curve: | 23 Hz - 120 Hz |
| Speaker Driver Material Type: | Aluminum |
| Maximum Speaker Depth (inches): | 15.2 inches |
| RMS Power Range - Amplifiers: | 300 watts |
Product Specifications
Technical Details
- A single 12-inch subwoofer with a front-firing or down-firing configuration
- Equipped with a low-distortion 12-inch aluminum-cone driver
- Frequency response: 23Hz-120Hz
- Features an inverse mathematical equalization filter
- Power handling: 300 watts (600 watts peak)
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Product Description
From the Manufacturer
From the Manufacturer Abyss represents MartinLogan's ultimate Design Series subwoofer. Featuring a high-resolution 12-inch aluminum cone driver Abyss effortlessly provides exceptional bass. Performance aside, the real story is Abyss' innovative user-configurable design. Capable of both front- and down-firing operation and featuring flexible crossover controls Abyss is capable of providing superb bass from any location - whether in a corner, under or behind furniture, or even installed in a cabinet.
Low-Distortion Aluminum-Cone Driver
Abyss's high-resolution driver combines a 12-inch aluminum-cone diaphragm with a high-intensity magnet structure to achieve huge excursion and output capability without sacrificing detail. By eliminating cone flexure, even at long voice-coil excursions, aluminum diaphragms help our advanced-technology bass drivers achieve the very low distortion necessary for proper blending with MartinLogan electrostatic speakers.
Front-Firing or Down-Firing Option
To maximize performance when installed inside of a cabinet or other custom installation, Abyss's standard down firing configuration easily converts into a front firing configuration. A grill cover and 90° RCA adaptors are provided for use in front firing applications. When used in a down-firing configuration the grill can also be used to cover the connection panel.
Advanced Switching Amplifier
Abyss's amplifier belongs to recently developed class of switch-mode designs that incorporate a variety of innovative techniques to reduce noise, distortion, and heat to the lowest possible levels. In particular, the switching frequency is much higher than in typical subwoofer amplifiers of this type. It can produce a true 300 watts continuously.
Inverse Mathematical Equalization
An IME (inverse mathematical equalization) filter is derived from the inverse of the unfiltered driver response. Precision IME filtering yields extremely accurate low-frequency response – far superior to that provided by the simple second-order, high-Q filters typical of competitively priced subwoofers.
Seamless System Integration
Abyss's connections and controls are designed to enable easy, seamless integration with any stereo music or multi-channel home theater system. It's main left/right line-level inputs feed into a precision low-pass filter with a cutoff frequency variable from 30 to 80 Hz. For systems in which a surround processor supplies the crossover, Abyss provides an LFE input that completely bypasses its internal filters. It also has an unfiltered line-level output to allow operation of multiple subwoofers in a serial configuration.
Energy Transfer Coupler Spikes
The Abyss is supplied with sturdy, 1/4-20 MiniETC™ spikes, which can be used in place of the standard feet to enhance stability on thick carpets or to create tighter coupling between speaker and floor.
Portless Enclosure
Although ports are a convenient and cost-effective way of increasing low-frequency output, they rely on resonant energy in a way that impairs bass quality. A good sealed system will exhibit less transient-blurring group delay while maintaining smooth, consistent response regardless of output level or voice-coil temperature. Listen carefully to the sound of a bass drum, and you'll hear the difference.
 User configurable front- or down-firing option |
Abyss's high-resolution driver combines a 12-inch aluminum-cone diaphragm with a high-intensity magnet structure to achieve huge excursion and output capability without sacrificing detail. By eliminating cone flexure, even at long voice-coil excursions, aluminum diaphragms help our advanced-technology bass drivers achieve the very low distortion necessary for proper blending with MartinLogan electrostatic speakers.
Front-Firing or Down-Firing Option
To maximize performance when installed inside of a cabinet or other custom installation, Abyss's standard down firing configuration easily converts into a front firing configuration. A grill cover and 90° RCA adaptors are provided for use in front firing applications. When used in a down-firing configuration the grill can also be used to cover the connection panel.
Advanced Switching Amplifier
Abyss's amplifier belongs to recently developed class of switch-mode designs that incorporate a variety of innovative techniques to reduce noise, distortion, and heat to the lowest possible levels. In particular, the switching frequency is much higher than in typical subwoofer amplifiers of this type. It can produce a true 300 watts continuously.
Inverse Mathematical Equalization
An IME (inverse mathematical equalization) filter is derived from the inverse of the unfiltered driver response. Precision IME filtering yields extremely accurate low-frequency response – far superior to that provided by the simple second-order, high-Q filters typical of competitively priced subwoofers.
 Abyss' styling discreetly matches any home decor |
Seamless System Integration
Abyss's connections and controls are designed to enable easy, seamless integration with any stereo music or multi-channel home theater system. It's main left/right line-level inputs feed into a precision low-pass filter with a cutoff frequency variable from 30 to 80 Hz. For systems in which a surround processor supplies the crossover, Abyss provides an LFE input that completely bypasses its internal filters. It also has an unfiltered line-level output to allow operation of multiple subwoofers in a serial configuration.
Energy Transfer Coupler Spikes
The Abyss is supplied with sturdy, 1/4-20 MiniETC™ spikes, which can be used in place of the standard feet to enhance stability on thick carpets or to create tighter coupling between speaker and floor.
Portless Enclosure
Although ports are a convenient and cost-effective way of increasing low-frequency output, they rely on resonant energy in a way that impairs bass quality. A good sealed system will exhibit less transient-blurring group delay while maintaining smooth, consistent response regardless of output level or voice-coil temperature. Listen carefully to the sound of a bass drum, and you'll hear the difference.
Product Description
The Abyss is an ultra-efficient subwoofer with a 12" aluminum woofer and a 300 watt internal amplifier. It features a user-configurable design which can be used in either the forward or downward firing position. The advanced control system of the Abyss allows simultaneous connection of 2-channel stereo music and multi-channel home theater. The base response for the Abyss ranges from 23 to 120 Hz.
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Fantastic Sub,
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This review is from: MartinLogan ABYD Abyss 12-Inch Subwoofer (Single, Black) (Electronics)
I paired this ML sub with the LSI9's from Polk audio. They have seamless blended and the bottom end of the listen spectrum has opened up. This sub is fast, accurate and very musical. It has all of the features you need and the ability to dance around 20hz.
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Performance Bass,
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This review is from: MartinLogan ABYD Abyss 12-Inch Subwoofer (Single, Black) (Electronics)
It has to be felt and heard to be believed. It is the perfect match to the rest of my piece by piece home theatre. What was truly suprising is it didn't just add bass but it added detail to my movies and music without overkill. There were very low frequency details that the ML Puritys I use just couldn't reproduce, it took what was a great system and made even better, any movie theatre would be jealous! It is quite adjustable and did take a bit of work to find the right combination for my room but it was worth the time. Hard to believe such power and accuracy could come from something so small, if you want it to sound the way the artist intended this is for you. Superlative sub!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Martin Logan is good,
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This review is from: MartinLogan ABYD Abyss 12-Inch Subwoofer (Single, Black) (Electronics)
Real happy with sub and especially the extra jacks in back to hook up good two channel listening. American Idol comes alive when watching with this thing. Love it!!
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