“This is one of those few subwoofers that can nimbly navigate the divide between the nuanced music performance and explosive movie tracks and successfully meet the demands for both.”
Caleb Denison // Digital Trends // Read the review here

“This was my first hands on experience with a MartinLogan subwoofer and the Dynamo 1500X left me with a good impression of their product line… the 1500X also never drew any attention to itself with bad noises or ever seemed to be in any trouble no matter what was sent to the input jack. The 1500X is absolutely rock solid in that sense. It does what it can without fuss and doesn’t kill itself attempting to reproduce what it cannot… a very compact, sealed offering and yet it still manages to meet the required output thresholds to receive the Audioholics Bassaholic Large Room rating. It is one of the smallest subwoofers to be able to do so.”
Josh Ricci // Audioholics // Read the review here

“Virtually everyone has heard the phrase “you can’t have your cake and eat it too”… With a subwoofer that saying generally holds true when talking about size versus depth/extension; a small subwoofer can’t possibly produce significant amounts of deep bass, can it? In the case of Martin Logan’s new Dynamo 1500X the answer would be Yes, you can have your cake and eat it too. The cabinet is not at all large — even for an acoustic suspension subwoofer with a 12″ driver, let alone one with a 15″ driver — yet the depth and composure it’s capable of is simply amazing… It’s not inexpensive, but it is certainly capable of some impressive bass. The ‘Dynamo’ name proved to be apt, that’s for sure. With the flattest frequency response I’ve measured in a long time, this Martin Logan subwoofer is one very impressive unit.”
Jim Wilson // Home Theater Shack // Read the review here

“I can’t claim that the MartinLogan BalancedForce 210s are the end-alls in low-end reproduction, or that they will fool you into thinking there is an actual standup or electric bass sitting in your living room. What I can say is that they have brought me much closer to the real thing and made me a believer in subwoofing. Now that the 210s are in my listening room, my music–and not just music where bass is prominent–has taken on a new life. They have made a far greater difference in my stereo than any other component I can remember in a very long time. If you have a large room or really feel the need to hear low bass, the BalancedForce 210s are essential tools to getting the most out of your music.”
Spencer Holbert // The Absolute Sound // Read the review here

“The BF212 is one of those rare subwoofers that can be described as essential. It delivers uncompromised bass with clarity, accuracy, and an utter lack of colorations. Once it’s been tuned to a room with ML’s Perfect Bass Kit, there’s a high likelihood that you’ll never need another sub. Never… it is my judgment that the BalancedForce 212 is in a class with the best subs available to the home-audio enthusiast. The BF212 is one for the short list — it’s required listening for anyone who’s dead serious about the low end. Highly recommended.”
Kevin East // SoundStage! Hi-Fi // Read the review here

“The BalancedForce 212s are so flexible that I can imagine them—used in almost any room, and with almost any speaker—restoring the tactile impact and low-end reach that other subs usually leave by the door… Whether or not you have MartinLogan speakers to pair them with, I strongly, strongly recommend the BalancedForce 212. It’s definitely not a tubby thumper, and no imagination is needed, because nothing is missing.”
Jon Iverson // Stereophile // Read the review here

“The MartinLogan Stealth line of architectural speakers impressed me. Their build and component quality is significantly high. It is obvious that much thought went into the design of these speakers, and the results are ultra high-end. MartinLogan has created a quality product that will provide a proud sense of ownership. When coupled with the BalancedForce 210 subwoofer, the sum performance was greater than any one speaker’s individual achievement. I used to avoid my family room… However, thanks to the addition of the Vanquish and Axis speakers, I now find myself wanting to watch movies in the family room. I would highly recommend this product if you are considering an architectural speaker solution for your space.”
Greg Handy // Home Theater Review // Read the review here

“In summary, the MartinLogan Outdoor Living System provides a flexible system that can be scaled to fit a wide variety of outdoor spaces while providing high-quality sound. Being lucky enough to live in Southern California where outdoor living is available the majority of the year, I am a big proponent of increasing the quality of your outdoor sound system–and the MartinLogan Outdoor Living System does just that.”
Brian Kahn // HomeTheaterReview.com // Read the review here

“The Paradigm Sub 2 may be one of the few subwoofers that can be properly mated with planar loudspeakers. Its lightning speed and ability to project front, rear, and sideways mean that its presence and positioning are simply impossible to detect.”
2016 Editors’ Choice Award // The Absolute Sound // Read the review here

“The Paradigm SUB 2 Reference Sibnature subwoofer may be the best-measuring, self-enclosed, powered home cinema subwoofer ever made!”
Tom Jung // Everything Audio Network // Read the review here

“It is a subwoofer that throws the entire concept of ROI out the window and is a testament to what engineers can accomplish given free rein to innovate. While I certainly can’t afford one – the SUB 2 deserves to be on the short list of anyone who can. It’s big, it’s a little stupid, and it’s the best commercial subwoofer I’ve ever encountered.”
Dave Upton // Home Theater Forum // Read the review here

“I’ve never heard a sub that approaches the performance of the Paradigm Reference Signature SUB 2. This is 230 pounds of pure, pulverizing home theater excitement, and it earns my highest recommendation. Unlike other subs, you needn’t worry about whether your associated gear is up to the challenge. With this one, you need to be sure your house is structurally sound enough to withstand it.”
Shane Buettner // Sound & Vision // Read the review here

“Paradigm’s Prestige 2000SW is an awe-inducing, powered subwoofer that can handle the depths of most any movie sound effect, but it is equally adept at transmitting the proper bass frequencies from your favorite hi-res music. From Rock to Classical to bombastic action flicks, I do not see how you could do any better in the bass department.”
John Gatski // Everything Audio Network // Read the review here

“All the things I look for when listening to a subwoofer with music seemed to be handled deftly by the Paradigm 2000SW. Lower register piano keys were authoritative and weighty, kick drums hit solidly and were suitably felt at volume, and stand-up bass lines were thick and deep sounding without losing any of the micro details in the string sounds. Overall pitch definition was excellent as well. This subwoofer definitely relayed all the subtle nuances in different bass instruments where lesser designs can sound monotonous and one-note-ish.”
Carlo Lo Raso // Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity // Read the review here

“The 2000SW is a great choice for upscale customers who want precise, high-output bass without the boom–and they want it in a beautiful package that looks as good as it sounds.”
Brent Butterworth // Home Theater Review // Read the review here

“The Paradigm Prestige 1000SW performs brilliantly, especially given its smaller stature, is beautiful to look at and comes with their Perfect Bass Kit. Having the PBK included allows for simple, near automatic room tuning. Certainly not something you get with cheaper subwoofers. The Paradigm Prestige 1000SW is a reference quality subwoofer and comes highly recommended from Reference Home Theater.”
Stephen Hornbrook // Reference Home Theater // Read the review here

“The 1000SW seen here is a powerful, punchy, and musical sub, with as much finesse as muscle, and as much class as sass. In terms of performance, we’d put it right in line with SVS’ incredible SB-13 Ultra, though if we had to take a pick between the two, we’d side with the Paradigm sub based on looks alone.”
Caleb Denison // Digital Trends // Read the review here

“The Paradigm Seismic 110 subwoofer is a freak. It is very small, lightweight as subwoofers go; yet capable of playing very loud, very low, and very clean. It will blow away subwoofers that are bigger, heavier, and in some cases, more expensive. Highly recommended!”
Ross Jones // Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity // Read the review here

“The Seismic 110 was musical and grippy, fast with no appreciable overhang. Yet equally it enjoys reaching right down into the fear zone, even in the midst of other bass, and has effortless depth.”
Adam Rayner // Tech Radar // Read the review here