Martin Logan Abyss vs MK Mx70?

[WmartinB]

Any opinions? There's very little info on the Mx70 but what I have read about it I liked.

I am running a H&K AVR146 receiver, 2 Mirage Omni 260 fronts, 2 Mirage Omni 60 backs and a Mirage Omni CC center

System is used mainly for movies and classical/country/acoustic music (about 50/50)

Other sub woofer recommendations are also welcomed, I have the opportunity to get either of these subs for a reasonable price.

Its just a dorm room system, 15ftX20ft

A sub that somewhat matches the Mirage omni speakers I have would be nice but not necessary

Thanks!

 

[timoteo]

A good sub will pair up with any speakers system. So you dont have to worry about "matching" a sub with you Mirages.

What "reasonable" price can you get those subs for?
What is your budget?
Are you limited to having the sub a certain size?

Answer these so we can direct better, thanks!!

 

[WmartinB]

I'm only looking to spend ~$150-200

I can get the Abyss for 200 or the M&K for 50 - The Mirage omni speakers I have now + receiver were $200 - Not looking to spend $300+ on a subwoofer.

Again, this is for a dorm room, 15X20ft

 

[Hocky]

I think the Abyss is a pretty solid option at $200.

 

[WmartinB]

Any other opinions? I'd really like to hear from someone who's owned or heard a MX70

 

[timoteo]

Ive heard the Abyss & ive heard the M&K's larger 12" version i think it was the MX75 (dont remember model) Both of those subs are good clean musical subs.

The MX70 will bkend better with your Mirages since its dual 8".
The Abyss will play lower being a 12" but may not blend quite as well as the M&K.

Since your in a dorm you probably cant pump up the volume too high im assuming. So for $50 you cant go wrong with the MX70. M&K subs are known for being tight, fast & loud. So the push/pull designed dual 8" will play nice. The sealed 12" is a good option but the $150 difference IMHO is not justified in your case.

One more question, what type of music do you like?

The Abyss will be better for rap, hiphop, electronica since it digs deeper. But most music doesnt get much lower than 30-40hz which makes the MX70 still a good choice. I like a good 8" sub myself, very clean. But if high SPL in a large area then 8" just dont cut it for me.

 

[WmartinB]

Thanks for the reply - I'll probably be going with the MK then - I listen to classical/country/acoustic music so the MK sounds like a better match