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Velodyne SPL-800 Subwoofer Review

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Velodyne SPL-800 Subwoofer Review

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Summary

  • Product Name: SPL-800
  • Manufacturer: Velodyne
  • Performance Rating: StarStarStarStar
  • Value Rating: StarStarStarStar
  • Review Date: April 19, 2003
  • MSRP: $1099
Specifications

Specifications               Velodyne SPL-800

Drivers:                          8" forward firing (6.5" piston diameter)

                                      Kevlar reinforced Resin Cone

                                      2-1/2" dual-layer voice coil

Amplifier:                      1200 watts Dynamic

                                      600 watts RMS Power

High Pass Crossover:     80Hz (6 dB/octave)

Low Pass Crossover:     40Hz-120Hz *

                                      or bypass for

                                      Subwoofer Direct

Frequency Response:    28-120Hz

Magnet Structure:         204 oz. (12.7 lbs)

Inputs:                           Gold plated RCA line

                                      and speaker level inputs

Outputs:                         Line-level 80Hz up

Phase Control:              0 or 180 degrees

Video Shielded:            No

Protection:                    Dynamic compression

Impedance:                   N/A

Dimensions (H/W/D):      10-1/2" X 10-1/4" X 12"

(inc. feet & grill)

Warranty (parts/labor): Two years

Weight (approx.)           35 lbs.


Pros

  • Impressive output and depth for its size
  • Very high WAF

Cons

  • Pricey

Introduction

Subwoofers have been conventionally known for their deep bass extension and wow factor, essential for today's home theater systems, usually requiring a big heavy box loaded with large woofers to achieve ultimate impact and performance. Until my experience with the Velodyne SPL-800, I was happy with this stereotype about subwoofers as until that point, I haven't heard a small subwoofer that could do both music and movies justice. Enter the SPL-800.
  1. Velodyne SPL-800 Build Quality and Design
  2. Velodyne SPL-800 Set-Up and Listening Tests
  3. Velodyne SPL-800 Conclusion
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