Velodyne Acoustics SPL‑X 10 Subwoofer — Where Precision Meets Power
The SPL‑X 10 is Velodyne’s elite 10‑inch sealed‑box subwoofer, designed for those who demand high fidelity bass in smaller to medium-sized spaces. With class‑leading build quality, flexible controls, and gutsy output, it delivers bass you can both hear and feel — but always with precision and clarity.
Key Features
High‑Performance Driver: 10″ carbon fiber cone woofer with dual‑spider suspension, housed in a triple‑vented basket. Voice coil is large (4‑layer, 3″ / 76 mm), mated to a triple ferrite magnet system.
Power & Amplification: Class‑D amplifier delivering 1000 W RMS with 1500 W peak (short‑term) power.
Enclosure: Closed / sealed design (HDF, heavily reinforced) to minimize coloration, resonance, and distortion.
Adjustable Filters & Delay: Low‑pass crossover adjustable between 30‑200 Hz, with selectable slopes of 12 / 24 / 36 / 48 dB/octave. Delay is adjustable from 0‑500 ms for precise alignment in your listening environment.
User Controls & Smart Features: App‑based control (volume, crossover, phase, EQ), 6‑band parametric EQ, subs / sub‑sonic & high‑pass filters, presets, and an AutoEQ room calibration mic included.
Power & Modes: Auto power‑on capability with adjustable sensitivity, selectable power modes: Auto / Trigger / On. Wide voltage compatibility (115‑230V). Physical Details: • Dimensions: approx 360 × 340 × 440 mm (W × H × D) • Weight: ~30 kg (≈ 33 kg shipping) • Finish: Black fabric grille, MDF frame.
What This Means in Practice
In a living room or smaller home theater, the SPL‑X 10 gives you deep, tight bass with very low distortion — thanks to sealed enclosure and DSP control.
The wide band ±10 dB range down to ~18 Hz means you get felt bass in movies or music with sub‑bass content. The ±3 dB range from ~28‑250 Hz ensures accuracy in more typical listening ranges.
Flexibility with inputs and filters, plus the app and room calibration, make it easy to integrate this subwoofer in systems with different speakers, rooms, or preferences.
It’s relatively compact for the power it delivers; it strikes a strong balance between performance and size.