Tiny Subwoofer Rocks The Joint August 19, 2007

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Anyone with a surround sound system will know how vital a subwoofer is but, the problem for many is that they tend to be quite big and difficult to place unobtrusively in the living room. The term ‘sore thumb’ applies.

Velodyne, experts in all things subwoofer, think its latest tiny woofer is the perfect solution. Measuring around 9ins [22.9 x 22.9 x 24.4cm], this little box promises an explosive 1200 Watts of dynamic power, or around 600 Watts RMS. That’s enough to shake the foundations. The company describes it best as “room-pounding bass from a room-friendly box”.

Despite its diminutive size though, the privilege of owning something that will not leave an unsightly bulge behind the curtain will cost you around £575. Full specs after the jump.-Martin Lynch

[What Hi-Fi]

Features

* Drivers: active 6.5" forward firing anodized aluminium cone (5" piston diameter) 2 x 6.5" side-firing passive radiators with aluminium cones
(5" piston diameter)
* ERS class D amplifier: 1200 watts Dynamic power, 600 watts RMS
* Frequency response: 38-120 Hz +/-3 dB
* Digital Dynamic Driver Control: yes
* Phase: 0 or 180 degrees (selectable)
* Low-pass crossover: 50 Hz – 200 Hz (adjustable), 12 dB octave, 48 dB ultimate
* Auto on/off: yes
* Magnet structure: 1.8kg
* Voice coil: 2" dual layer
* Inputs: speaker-level, mini-jack and gold plated line-level
* Outputs: speaker-level (120 Hz high-pass crossover), mini-jack (through)
* Subwoofer direct (crossover bypass): yes
* Cabinet (hwd) includes grill: 22.9 x 22.9 x 24.4 cm
* Warranty: electronics – 3 years (parts/labour) / driver – 5 years (parts/labour)
* Shipping weight (approx.): 9.1Kg
* Finish: black or white

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