Velodyne CT-100 150-Watt 10'' Subwoofer

Velodyne CT-100 150-Watt 10'' Subwoofer

Product Description
Product Description
With 375-watts of built in amplifier power & a rugged 10" Velodyne subwoofer, this is a great addition to your home theater system. Get deep, deep bass right down to 28Hz so you can feel those special effects!

Velodyne CT-100 150-Watt 10" Subwoofer
Average customer rating:

Great sub for the price

Velodyne 150-Watt 10" Subwoofer

Velodyne CT-100 150-Watt 10" Subwoofer

Manufacturer: Velodyne
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Subwoofers | Speakers | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
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Product Features:

10-inch home audio subwoofer

150-watt amplifier power

28Hz- 120Hz frequency response

375-watt power handling

Shielded for video use

ASIN: B00005T3KD

Product Description

Heart-pounding bass. Stunning, clear sound from all directions. These are the hallmarks for today's high-tech, movie sound experience. But many who want that classic theater sound at home don't have the space - or the budget- for the huge and expensive subwoofer and speakers that can make it happen. At the same time, they've been disappointed by the weak bass and thin sound of smaller, more affordable systems they've heard. As the acknowledged leader in state-of-the-art subwoofer systems, Velodyne knows exactly what it takes to get that classic theater sound. Now, thanks to Velodyne's brilliant engineering, meticulous design and efficient manufacturing, it takes less to get true theater sound less space, less complexity, and a much smaller bite out of the budget. Introducing the Velodyne Classic Theater Series!The subwoofer is the soul of great home theater sound, and Velodyne is the acknowledged leader in high-performance subs. Each Velodyne CT Series powered subwoofer honestly delivers the authentic deep bass and high output needed for exciting movie sound effects. But, the CT Series subs also deliver other essential Velodyne qualities of sonic accuracy and fidelity that are at the heart of music, whether reproducing a slappin' bass guitar or a 6-foot drum. Advanced Velodyne amplifier circuits prevent overdriving and damage so that you can really use a CT Series sub, without abusing it. Plus, a full range of high-end features and controls means that a CT Series subwoofer integrates seamlessly with your system electronics, no matter what name or combination of initials it has Dolby' Digital AC-3, DTS, THX or DSS.

Customer Reviews:

Great sub for the price.......2004-02-08

The problem:

I have an audiophile's appetite for electronics, but my budget doesn't include money for an audio system with the price tag of a Mercedes. OK, not even with the price tag of a used Toyota. Until I bought this sub, I was using a spare pair of 25 year old Koss speakers with 10" woofers to handle the bottom end. The Koss were designed for music reproduction, and not for the sound effects of movie soundtracks. They just didn't have the rumble and thump of a friend's $20,000 HT system. So, I figured I needed more oomph at the bottom.

The Solution:

I started looking for a good budget Subwoofer. I had been considering 12" subs by JBL, Infinity and HSU when I found a used Velo CT-100 in the Recycler, a magazine in Los Angeles which provides free classified advertising.

Veoldyne has a reputation for making some of the best subs on the market. I called another friend who used to be a rep for Harman Kardon about 30 years ago and asked his opinion. He said I'd like the driver. I immediately pulled the money out of the bank and drove the 150 mile round trip to buy the sub.

Impressions:

I got it home and attached it to the "Low Frequency Effects" out on my HK Signature 2.0 preamp/processor. I stuck the sub between my main speakers in the middle of the room -- positioned all wrong, and it still sounds good. I played Pink Floyd Dark Side (SACD), Govi - Andelusian Nights (CD), The Who - Tommy (SACD), Fourplay (DVD-Audio), and Steely Dan - Two Against Nature (DVD-Audio). This sub proves to be very musical.

Setting my preamp to pump out everything below 100Hz to the sub gave the bottom end a great deal of authority. Even though my Koss speakers are supposed to be flat to 30Hz, they don't match the volume and control in the bottom two octives. The Velo is neither boomy nor a 1 note wonder. And, it is reasonably efficient. I was able to pump all 400 watts of power from my Harman Kardon Citation 22 amp into my main speakers, and the Velo kept up pretty much effortlessly until the last few decibles.

Next, I tried to find a DVD with a good LFE track. I tried Gladiator, Harry Potter - Chamber of Secrets, and X-Men 2. None were satisfactory for a real workout. Finally, I turned to George Lucas. Star Wars II -- Attack of the Clones has a use other than as a coaster after all! All those marvelous Lucas space ship engines. And things getting blown up! And arms getting cut off by light-sabers! This is a very good unit for small to mid-size HT systems. It isn't as good as the one in my friend's $20K system with something like 1000 watts into 3 subs, with the dbx bass enhancer, but it is close enough for now.

All in all, I'm very happy with the sound and build of the unit. I think I'll keep it.

Strengths:
Good high end of mid-fi subwoofer with solid musical bass down to 32Hz and ample power.

Weaknesses:
Cheap spring loaded wire connectors, crummy black box appearance.

Velodyne 150-Watt 10" Subwoofer.......2002-06-17

Velodyne's 10" sub is a good addition to a small home theater set-up depending on the bass output of the front speaker. The results are a more defined bottom end without it being overpowering. Best advice: buy the product from a retailer where it can be easily returned if it does not work well with the rest of the system.

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