Velodyne DPS-10 Subwoofer Review
by
Arvind Kohli
— last modified October 16, 2007
Summary
- Product Name: Velodyne DPS-10 Subwoofer Introduction
- Manufacturer: Velodyne
- Performance Rating:
- Value Rating:
- Review Date: April 09, 2005 20:00
- MSRP: $ 449
- Specifications
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- 10" front firing woofer.
- Front firing slot-shaped port.
- Built-in 185 Watts (375 Watts Peak)
- Digitally controlled
- Some control functions on top-front panel.
- 4 preset equalization curves
- Night-Mode setting
- Speaker and line level inputs.
- Low-pass crossover variable from 40 to 120 Hz, defeatable.
- 0/180 phase switch.
- Auto on/off , defeatable.
- Amplifier: 185 watts RMS, 375 watts dynamic
Class A/B
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Woofer: 10" forward-firing
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Voice Coil: 2" four-layer copper
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Magnet: 40 oz. (2.5 lbs)
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High Pass Crossover: Passive 80Hz (6dB/octave)
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Low Pass Crossover: 40Hz – 120Hz adjustable (12dB/octave initial, 48dB/octave ultimate)
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Inputs: Line-level and speaker-level
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Outputs: Line-level and speaker-level
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Frequency Response: 28 – 120Hz (+/- 3dB)
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Weight: 53lbs (approx.)
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Warranty: 2 years parts & labor
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Dimensions: 17.5" x 14.5" x 18.5" (43.75cm x 36.25cm x 46.25cm)
Pros
- Attractive high gloss finish.
- High SPL capability.
- Low price point.
- Small footprint.
- Built-in amplifier.
Cons
- Volume setting not visible.
- Information card glued to grill.
- Tapered response below 40Hz.
- Not intended for audiophile-level performance.
Introduction
Velodyne was founded in 1983 by David Hall, who currently is the CEO and Chief Engineer. The company is still privately owned with a head count of about 55 employees. David has had an engineering bent since childhood (there is a claim on their website that he built an amplifier at age four), and he formalized that innate ability with a degree in Engineering. He has eight amplifier design patents, and is even known to be a robotics enthusiast participating in those 'robot battles' seen on TV. Under David, Velodyne patented their high gain servo-controlled subwoofer, in 1984.
