Velodyne has described its new subwoofer as “room-pounding bass in a room-friendly box.” With its digital amplifier and triple-driver system, the MicroVee is suitable for both music and movies. Available from November, pricing and full specs are after the jump.
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
The MicroVee will cost 575 ($1,138) when it’s released this Fall. [What HiFi]
