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ABYSS8SW
Abyss 8 Triple 8" High-Resolution Hybrid Subwoofer
SKU
187944
MPN:
ABYSS8SW
  • 8” Aluminum Woofer & Dual 8” Aluminum Passive Radiators
  • 1000 Watt Built-in Class D Magnitude® Amplifier
  • Built-in Wireless Receiver & Included Transmitter

Overview

Abyss™ 8 is one of the smallest, most compact subwoofers that MartinLogan has ever built, but don’t let its small footprint fool you, it is capable of bass completely unexpected from its ultra-compact size. The key to its deceptively strong, yet detailed sound is its Hybrid Woofer System which utilizes a pair of 8” passive radiators to bolster its active 8” woofer. This woofer system is driven by powerful amplification, and a precision DSP engine, all contained inside a beautiful, yet robust, 1” thick cabinet. To complement the impressive power and musicality of Abyss 8, MartinLogan engineers included an array of connectivity options ranging from XLR to the built-in wireless option. Abyss 8 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.

Abyss 8 is no ordinary 8” subwoofer. Featuring a unique 8” Hybrid Woofer System, Abyss 8 combines an active 8” aluminum woofer with two 8” 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 8’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 an ultra-compact design.

Features

  • Triple 8" Hybrid Woofer System includes one active 8" woofer and two 8" passive radiators
  • Built-in Class D Magnitude® amplifier delivers 500 watts RMS
  • Ultra-high-resolution 500MHz Vojtko DSP engine with 64-bit processing for clean, high-output, high-fidelity bass
  • Built-in wireless receiver with included wireless transmitter for cable-free connection to your receiver or amp
  • Frequency response: 23-200 Hz (±3dB)
  • Precision-crafted, 1" - thick MDF cabinet with reinforced woofer baffles and center brace
  • Optional Anthem Room Correction for custom equalization, tuning, and calibration

Specifications

Digital Signal Processing

Ultra High-Resolution 500MHz Vojtko DSP Engine with 64bit processing

Frequency Response

23–120 Hz ±3 dB (Anechoic via LFE input)

Low Frequency Transducer

Triple 8" (20.3cm) Hybrid Woofer System consisting of a single high-excursion, anodized-aluminum cone in a stamped steel basket with dual anodized-aluminum cone passive radiators

Cabinet

Precision-crafted, sealed MDF enclosure featuring a robust 1-inch thick MDF structure with reinforced woofer baffles and center brace

Amplifier

Magnitude MT-1kW Amplifier with 1,000W peak (500W continuous)

Controls (Backplate)

Level: Interactive LED Backlit Knob
Tone Sweep: Sweep Start and Pause (with status light)
Power Mode: On, 12v Trigger, Auto
Wireless Audio Pairing Button (for included MartinLogan wireless transmitter)

Controls (via Bluetooth)

Level: -40 to 12dB (Min-Max)
Low-Pass Filter (Frequency): 35–120Hz (1° Increments)
Low-Pass Filter (Order): Bypass, Third, Fourth
Phase: 0–180° (1° Increments)
Phase (Polarity): Normal, Inverted
Preset Listening Modes: Movie, Music, Night
20–30Hz Level: ±10dB
Anthem Room Correction (ARC Genesis): On, Off
Tone Sweep (120-20Hz): On, Off, Pause (Frequency)

Wireless Inputs

Integrated Wireless Receiver, Wireless Transmitter Included

Inputs

Line Level: Left, Right, and LFEXLR: LFE
Speaker Level: Left and Right (requires banana plugs)

Power Draw

Max: 500W
Standby (Wireless Disabled): 0.5W
Standby (Wireless Enabled): <2W
*Transmitter and Subwoofer combined

Feet

Integrated Anti-Vibration Feet (carpet spikes included)

Weight

46.7 lbs (21.2 kg)

Dimensions (H x W x D)

13.5" x 13.2" x 13.2" (34.3cm x 33.5cm x 33.5cm)

Finish

Gloss Black or Satin White

Support

Manuals & Technical Documents

SpecificationML-Abyss-Spec-Sheets-rev1.pdf

Product Sheet

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