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Velodyne Unleashes Smallest Subwoofer Ever

Velodyne has unveiled its smallest ever subwoofer: the appropriately named MicroVee.

Siddharth Zarabi|Aug 27, 2007, 15:50:59 IST

Velodyne has unveiled its smallest ever subwoofer: the appropriately named MicroVee. Measuring just 22cm round the edges, according to Velodyne the little box uses ingenious technology to enable it to punch well above its modest dimensions.

This technology includes the latest generation of Velodyne’s patented digital amplifier, capable of 1200 watts of dynamic power, and a triple-driver system: one powered 6.5" driver united with a pair of equally-sized passive drivers.On top of all this, the MicroVee is apparently crafted from high-quality materials, and the ribbed aluminum cabinet is available in a choice of black or gloss white.Here are some of the key specs

Specifications:

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
Phase: 0 or 180 degrees (selectable)
Low-pass crossover: 50 Hz – 200 Hz (adjustable), 12 dB octave, 48 dB ultimate
Shipping weight (approx.): 9.1Kgs
Finish: charcoal or pica

The MicroVee will be available in the UK from September 2007, and is expected to retail at

By Siddharth Zarabi

Siddharth Zarabi is Editor (Economic Policy) and Delhi Bureau Chief at CNBC-TV18.

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