Velodyne SC-IW In-Wall Subwoofer System Review
Velodyne SC-IW In-Wall Subwoofer
Summary
- Product Name: Velodyne SC-IW In-Wall Subwoofer System
- Manufacturer: Velodyne
- Performance Rating:
- Value Rating:
- Review Date: July 26, 2007
- MSRP: $999/each Total system price as reviewed $2997
- Specifications
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Woofer: 4" x 14" rectangular driver
(3" x 13.25" piston dimensions)Frequency Response:
(+/- 3 dB)22 - 120 Hz Harmonic Distortion: <5% (typical) Magnet Structure: 275 oz. Neodymium motor structure Voice Coil: 3" Dual Layer inner/outer wind Video Shielded: Yes Product Dimensions*:
(H/W/D)28 ¾" x 14" x 3 3/8"
(73 x 35.56 x 8.57 cm)
Enclosure (only):
19" x 14" x 3 3/8"
(48 x 36 x 8.6 cm)
Driver (only)
10 ½" x 14" x 3 ¾"
(27 x 36 x 9.5 cm)Cabinet: Sealed enclosure Warranty:
(parts/labor)Two years Shipping Weight:
(approx)2 Cartons:
Carton 1: 16 lbs (7.25 Kg)
Carton 2: 27 lbs (12.25 Kg)
Total: 43 lbs (19.5 Kg)Grille Options:
(Both Included)Standard Grille: 17.0" x 13.8" (43.2 cm x 35 cm)
Designer Grille: 18.0" x 4.64" (45.7 cm x 11.8 cm)SC-1250 Amplifier Amplifier:
(Class D)3000 watts Dynamic
1250 watts RMS PowerHigh Pass Crossover: 80 Hz (6 dB/octave) Low Pass Crossover: 30 Hz - 160 Hz, Defeatable, 24 dB/octave slope Inputs: Line and Speaker Level Outputs: Line-level, 80 Hz up
Speaker level for up to two subwoofersPhase: 0°, 90°, 180°, 270° Dimensions (H/W/D):
(includes feet)4 ¼" x 17.0" x 13.0"
(10.8 x 43.18 x 33.02 cm)
**Allow two extra inches in depth for wire connectors and detachable power cable.
**Includes feet. Feet can be removed for rack mount use. Unit is approximately "two rack units" high.Warranty:
(parts/labor)Two years Shipping Weight:
(approx)30 lbs (13.6 Kg)
Pros
- What Professional Designers & Architects Dream About
- Superb Build Quality
- The Best In-Wall Subwoofer We Have Heard To Date
- Very Easy to Install in New Construction Homes
Cons
- Global Phase Control
- Relatively Short 3-Year Warranty
- Dry-wall Mud Won’t Adherer To Filler Panel
- Inaccurate Wiring Info In Installation Guide
- May Be Difficult to Install In Retro Custom Installations
Introduction
Overall, the SC-IW subwoofers performed well beyond my expectations and erased any preconceived notion that I had about in-wall subwoofers. It rivalled the performance of many good 10-12-inch freestanding box subwoofers making it the best in-wall subwoofer system I have heard or installed to date. I highly recommend the SC-IW subwoofer and SC-1250 amplifier to home owners, custom installers, and designers that wish to maintain the minimalist design trend without performance sacrifice. –Bravo Velodyne!
- SC-IW Configuration and Installation Considerations
- SC-IW Installation Retro
- SC-IW Setup, Measurments and Analysis
- SC-IW Listening Tests
- SC-IW Conclusion
