Velodyne SPL-X Active Subwoofers – First Look

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Velodyne of Germany have announced the SPL-X active subwoofers. This new series supports four sealed models, the; 10″ SPL 1000-X, 12″ SPL 1200-X, 15″ SPL 1500-X and 18″ SPL 1800-X. This new series builds on the DSP technology in Velodyne’s MiniVee X and SC1500 models, and  feature a sleek curved cabinet design inspired by the premium Digital Drive Plus series. They will all be available in a either a white or black glossy finish.

The currently available, 1000-X and 1200-X, feature a 1.5inch (38mm) thick sealed cabinet design with internal bracing and removable grill. They both feature Class AB power amplifiers and use DSP technology for automatic equalization, for which a microphone is included. Four EQ Pre-sets are also available. The amplifier modules dynamic powers range from 1,000 watts (SPL 1000-X) to 1,800 watts (SPL 1800-X), with the SPL 1200-X using a 1,200 watt module.

These models come with a small display, low-pass and phase controls, a remote and support the AutoEQ SUB app for iOS and Android, allowing users to customize bass response and control their Velodyne subwoofer via Bluetooth, and there is a SubController app for more detailed settings and calibration. 

The new front firing 10 inch and 12 inch carbon fiber drivers use the same 35lbs magnet assemblies, 4-Layer 65mm long voice coils, double-centering spiders and employ rear-ventilated motor units. These are acoustically coupled to passive downwards radiating units of the same 10inch and 12 inch respective sizes.

Analog input connectivity includes; unbalanced RCA LFE and stereo, balanced XLR LFE and stereo, and loudspeaker high level binding posts. One balanced analog XLR LFE output is also available to feed other units. Control is available via RJ45 Ethernet, DB9 RS 422 and 3.5mm 12VDC I/O and IR connections.

Specifications:

• Driver:
  • SPL 1000-X: 10″ (25,4 cm) active forward, 10″ (25,4cm) passive downwards radiating
  • SPL 1200-X, 12″ (30.5cm) active forward,, 12″ (30,5 cm) passive downwards radiating
• Amplifier Class AB:
  • SPL 1000-X: 1000 watts dynamic
  • SPL 1200-X: 1200 watts dynamic
• Cabinet construction/design: 38mm/sealed
• Frequency response:
  • SPL 1000-X: 20-120 Hz
  • SPL 1200-X: 18-120 Hz
• Voice coil: 4-Layer 65mm
• Cone: Carbon
• Magnet weight: 35 lbs
• Loudspeaker level Bypass: Full range
• Lowpass Crossover:
  • SPL 1000-X: 40 to 200 Hz
  • SPL 1200-X: 30 to 200 Hz
• Phase adjustment: 0 to 180º
• Outputs: XLR LFE
• Inputs: RCA LFE & RCA Stereo, XLR LFE & XLR Stereo, Loudspeaker input
• Auto On / Off
• Removable grill
• LED power on indicator
• App – Compatible
• Color: White or black glossy
• Presets: Movies, Jazz/Classic, Rock/R&B, Game
• Accessories: Microphone, cable, tripod, remote control
• Display

MSRP (1000/1200):

• US: $TBA/$TBA
• UK: £2,199/£2,499
• EU: €2,399/€2,699

For more information visit the Velodyne web site.

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