Velodyne SPL-X Serie

The Velodyne SPL-X is an amplified subwoofer designed for home cinema installations seeking ample, well-controlled bass reproduction. It houses a digital amplification module delivering 1200 W RMS (2400 W peak), paired with a 304 mm diameter driver featuring an imposing motor system and an oversized suspension.

This combination of powerful amplification and reinforced transducer allows the SPL-X to reproduce deep bass with good control, whether on explosive film scenes or more nuanced musical passages. The subwoofer offers four DSP modes, allowing the sound to be tailored according to use: a punchier mode for cinema, and a calmer one for jazz or classical music.

Setup is made easier by an automatic microphone-based equalisation system, which adjusts the subwoofer to the room's acoustics without complex manual adjustment. A magnetically mounted remote control and an automatic on/off function round out the package for simplified everyday use.

This subwoofer is aimed at home cinema and music enthusiasts seeking powerful, precise bass reproduction, in an installation that will fully benefit from such a level of amplification and air displacement.

When buying used, the condition of the driver and its suspension should be checked, as these are particularly stressed on a model of this power, along with the proper functioning of the digital amplification module and the automatic microphone-based equalisation system. The operation of the remote control and its magnetic mount is also worth checking.

The SPL-X range comes in several driver sizes, from the SPL X 10 to the SPL X 18, each corresponding to a different level of power and size within the same family of Velodyne subwoofers.