DS1000 vs RS500
The RS500's power @ 4ω is 500W against the DS1000's 1.0kW. Both share low-frequency extension (18 Hz), high-frequency extension (150 Hz), and woofer (10").
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,699 - $2,299
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the DS1000
The ELAC Varro DS1000 is a high-output powered subwoofer from ELAC’s Dual Reference / Varro line. It uses two opposing 10-inch aluminum-sandwich, high-excursion woofers in a sealed enclosure, driven by a built-in BASH amplifier and dual 28-bit DSP. The model is designed for deep, controlled bass in music and home theater, with app-based setup, Auto EQ room correction, and support for wired or optional wireless integration.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Impedance
- 4Ω
- Frequency Response
- 18 Hz - 150 Hz
- Power Handling
- 1.0kW
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 4Ω
- 1.0kW @ 4Ω
- Amplifier Class
- H
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Driver Size
- 10"
- Driver Count
- 2
- Enclosure Type
- sealed
- Crossover Frequency
- 40 Hz
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Analog Inputs
- LFE/stereo RCA, balanced XLR, speaker-level binding post
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 429 × 371 × 370 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 32.4 kg (71 lbs)
- Available Colors
- gloss black
Key Specifications
Impedance: 4Ω
Frequency: 18-150 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions