Abyss 8 is a Passive Radiator type Powered Subwoofer by MartinLogan with a frequency range of 23-200 Hz. It was released in 2024. It features 1 x 8" Woofer, and powered by a 500 watts amplifier.
Abyss 8 is a member of MartinLogan's Abyss series of Powered subwoofers. The Abyss range are MartinLogan's compact powered subwoofers. Below you can see the main specs of these subwoofers as well as review and comparison links.
MartinLogan Abyss Series Subwoofers
Frequency Response
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MartinLogan Abyss 8 has a Frequency response range of 23-200 Hz. With the help of its 1 x 8-inch driver and 500 watts RMS (1000 watts MAX) amplifier, the Abyss 8 can go as low as 23 Hz which doesn't quite offer full range sound (20Hz-2kHZ) but it gets really close.
Here we have a comparison of how Abyss 8's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Powered Subwoofers
High Frequency
Subwoofer Speakers
Among all subwoofers in our database with a max MSRP price of 1500$, these are the 5 Powered Subwoofer models that can reach deeper bass levels than the MartinLogan Abyss 8's 23Hz:
Inputs and Outputs
MartinLogan Abyss 8 External Dimensions and Weight
MartinLogan Abyss 8 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) (342.9 x 357.2 x 395.3mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of MartinLogan Abyss 8 is approximately 1412.0cm2 / 218.9inch2.
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WeightThe MartinLogan Abyss 8 weighs 21.18kg / 46.6lbs. Weight of a subwoofer is an important factor when you need to move and reposition the unit often to find the optimal positioning, also known as 'Subwoofer Crawling'. Here is a comparison of how Abyss 8's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
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Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the MartinLogan Abyss 8.
Warranty
3 Years w/ registration of parts warranty and 3 Years w/ registration of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.
| General |
| Brand | MartinLogan |
| Full Model Name | MartinLogan Abyss 8 |
| Type | Powered Subwoofer |
| Release Date | 2024 |
| Frequency Response | 23-200 Hz |
| Enclosure Type | Passive Radiator |
Amplifier & Driver |
| Power (Peak) | 1000 watts |
| Woofer | 8-inch |
| Controls & Connections |
Physical |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 13-1/2" x 14-1/16" x 15-9/16" (342.9 x 357.2 x 395.3mm) |
| Weight | 21.18 kg (46.7 lbs) |
| Parts Warranty | 3 Years w/ registration |
| Labor Warranty | 3 Years w/ registration |