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Velodyne DPS-12
($549)
What’s in the Box?
• Driver size 12 inches
• Rated power 200 watts
• Cabinet design ported
• Finish black lacquer top, black vinyl cabinet
• Controls variable 40- to 120-Hz low-pass crossover, crossover bypass, level, auto-on, phase switch, four digital EQ settings selectable from front panel
• Ins and outs line- and speaker-level inputs, line-level output and speaker outputs with 85-Hz high-pass filter
• Warranty 2 years
How Big Is It?
• Dimensions (WxHxD) 14 1/2 x 18 1/4 x 20 1/2 inches
• Volume 3 1/4 cubic feet
• Footprint 2 1/4 square feet
• Weight 51 pounds
How Low Does It Go?
How Big the Bang?
• Average SPL from 25 to 62 Hz 103 dB
• Maximum SPL 110 dB at 62 Hz
• Dollars per dB $5.31
How Does It Sound?
The DPS-12 sounded smooth and even on both music and movies. Dialogue never sounded tubby or dull.
The Bottom Line
The DPS-12 packs a tremendous amount of flexibility and punch into a surprisingly inexpensive package. And the gently sloping cabinet top is a welcome
deviation from the typical black box.
Manufacturer Velodyne Acoustics, www.velodyne.com, 408-465-2800
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