Velodyne Signature 1812 Subwoofer

[Dr. Spec]

From the SMR CEDIA 2002 Expo Website:

"Tipping the scales at 385 lbs and retailing for a cool $15,000, this Velodyne Signature 1812 subwoofer, shown in prototype form, introduces several new technologies from the company that’s synonymous with subs. The Signature 1812 employs different size drivers optimized for handling different bass frequency ranges. An 18” driver moves large volumes of air in the 15-50Hz region, while a 12” driver provides clear tonal definition from 50 Hz on up. The most significant innovation, however, is in the unit’s built-in Digital Drive room equalization processing, which uses the supplied microphone and monitor to measure and display the effect of user adjustments to frequency response, phase, and crossovers."

"Demonstrating the Signature 1812’s massive scale, Velodyne’s Western Regional Sales Manager, Geoffrey Marks, stands beside the sub’s rear panel as he showcases come of its capabilities, including an amplifier rated at 2500 watts RMS/6000 watts peak."

For some digi pics, go here:

http://www.smr-home-theatre.org/cedia2002/loudspeakers/page_02.shtml

Velodyne continues to be an innovator and leader in ultra high end subs. Although I could spend $15 large a bit more sensibly. :rolleyes:

Doc

[polkatese]

that's a cool $15k piece of equipment! It's also the one that supposedly will come standard with Signal Cable MagicPower cord. For that much of dough, I will buy one right after I get those $20k front speakers!

[Demiurge]

http://www.smr-home-theatre.org/cedia2002/images/show_images/cedia_026.jpg
http://www.smr-home-theatre.org/cedia2002/images/show_images/cedia_027.jpg

Yikes!

[hamzahsh]

Yes! that's why I love Velodyne subwoofers. Thanks Doc, for letting us know about this super subwoofer!

[ezc]

Velodyne is comming out with the HGS series with the digital drive system. We sell velodyne & have heard the price of the HGS series with the DD will be $200 - $400 more than the current HGS series. Ive heard recently that the prices may be even closer to the current HGS series. Cant wait for the release I want a HGS 10 w/dd, Ill replace my Carver Knight shadow with the HGS. Id like to see Polk have some type of digital drive circuitry on thier subs or atleast on thier better subs.

[Dr. Spec]

Originally posted by ezc
Velodyne is comming out with the HGS series with the digital drive system. Id like to see Polk have some type of digital drive circuitry on thier subs or atleast on thier better subs.

ezc:

What is the technology, purpose, and benefit of this "digital drive circuitry"?

I know Velo uses servo technology and digital amps on the HGS series so I'm not sure what this next step for them means. Thanks.

Doc

[ezc]

Doc,

I have not seen the new sub yet but the info I got was from my velodyne rep. I was told that the new sub with the dd circuit will have a processer inside. It was explained to me that the sub will have a external mic which you set up at the listening position & run the set up mode. The sub will send out test tones which is picked up by the Mic & make the necessary adjustments, to suit your room. I would still think you will manually need to set the crossover point. I was told that this should take out most of the guess work when setting up the sub. I learned also that the sub would adjust its self to the room so that the sub should work well in almost any room. Once my rep gets the new subs in he will be doing a demo / training for us, cant wait!

[Dr. Spec]

Thanks, I had heard the new line will be self calibrating and equalizing, but I didn't know that was the term they were using for it. Appreciate the heads up! :cool:

Doc