In this review, we will be comparing SB-2000 Pro and Dynamo 800X, two Powered Subwoofer speakers from SVS and MartinLogan. Being Powered subwoofers, they both have built-in amplifiers so you don't need an external power amp or an integrated amp to power them. Let's have a brief look at the main features of SVS SB-2000 Pro and MartinLogan 800X first before getting into our more detailed comparison.
In the following sections, we will get into details in order to better understand how the SVS SB-2000 Pro and MartinLogan 800X compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these subwoofers is the better choice for you.
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Drivers
The efficiency of a subwoofer is directly proportional to the total radiating are squared hence the woofer quantity and diameter.Both SVS SB-2000 Proand MartinLogan 800X have a single woofer setup however the SVS SB-2000 Pro's woofer is 12-inch whereas the MartinLogan 800X features a 10-inch woofer.
Frequency Response
SB-2000 Pro has a frequency range of 19-240 Hz whereas Dynamo 800X has a frequency range of 24-200 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 19Hz, the SB-2000 Pro can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Dynamo 800X's min frequency of 24Hz.
Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Subwoofer class in our database.
Low Frequency
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High Frequency
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Cabinet Type
Both SVS SB-2000 Pro and MartinLogan 800X have Acoustic Suspension type cabinets. Acoustic Suspension aka Sealed type subwoofers have enclosures that are sealed hence no ports or holes exists on the cabinet. Sealed designs helps to provide more accurate and tight bass responses compared to ported designs.
Physical Specs
Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare SVS SB-2000 Pro's and MartinLogan 800X's external dimensions. SVS SB-2000 Pro has external dimensions of 370.0 x 361.0 x 434.0mm ( 14-9/16 x 14-3/16 x 17-1/16inch) whereas MartinLogan 800X has external dimensions of 351.0 x 318.0 x 350.0mm ( 13-13/16 x 12-1/2 x 13-3/4inch) .
SVS SB-2000 Pro is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 43mm wider, 19mm taller and 84mm deeper than MartinLogan 800X.
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the SVS SB-2000 Pro is approximately 1566.7cm2 / 242.8inch2 and base area of the MartinLogan 800X is approximately 1113.0cm2 / 172.5inch2. The SB-2000 Pro requires 41% more surface area than the Dynamo 800X which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
Weight Comparison The weight of a subwoofer may become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often to find the optimal positioning, also known as 'Subwoofer Crawling'. The SVS SB-2000 Pro weighs 17.55kg / 38.6lbs and the MartinLogan 800X weighs 13.64kg / 30lbs. This makes the SB-2000 Pro 29% heavier than the Dynamo 800X.
Here is a comparison of how SB-2000 Pro and Dynamo 800X's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Subwoofer class.
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What's in the Box of SVS SB-2000 Pro?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of SB-2000 Pro:
Powered subwooferGrille8-feet AC power cordQuick Start GuideSafety InstructionsSVS brochure
What's in the Box of MartinLogan 800X?
Here are the items that come with the Dynamo 800X:
Powered subwooferGrille6.5-feet AC power cordUser-feets Manual
 Woofer Size |
12 inches
vs
10 inches
|
Larger woofer |
| Low Frequency Response |
19 Hz
vs
24 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
240k Hz
vs
200k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Height |
351mm
vs
370mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
1113cm2
vs
1566cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
| General |
SVS SB-2000 Pro |
MartinLogan Dynamo 800X |
| Brand |
SVS |
MartinLogan |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Subwoofer |
Powered Subwoofer |
| Max Amplifier Output |
550 watts |
300 watts |
| Frequency Response |
19-240 Hz |
24-200 Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
550-watt RMS |
300-watt RMS |
| Watts Peak (Max) |
1500-watt RMS |
n/a |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
12" |
10" |
| Woofer Composition |
Aluminum |
Polypropylene |
| Tweeter Size |
- |
- |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Firing Direction |
front |
front and bottom |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
370.0mm (14.6") |
351.0mm (13.8") |
| Width |
361.0mm (14.2") |
318.0mm (12.5") |
| Depth |
434.0mm (17.1") |
350.0mm (13.8") |
| Weight |
17.55kg (38.6lbs) |
13.64kg (30lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Acoustic Suspension |
Acoustic Suspension |
| Available Colors |
n/a |
Satin Black |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
3 Yrs w/ Registration |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
3 Yrs w/ Registration |