DS1200 vs Velodyne Acoustics DD-12
The DD-12's power @ 8ω is 1.3kW against the DS1200's 1.2kW, its low-frequency extension 17 Hz against 14 Hz, and its high-frequency extension 120 Hz against 150 Hz. Both share woofer (12").
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,047
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About the DS1200
The ELAC Varro DS1200 (DS1200-GB) is a high-performance active subwoofer from ELAC’s Varro Dual Reference series. It uses two 12-inch aluminum-sandwich woofers in a sealed, dual-opposed enclosure to deliver deep, controlled bass with high output and low distortion. The subwoofer is powered by a BASH amplifier rated at 1,200 watts RMS and 2,400 watts peak, and it includes app-based control, Auto EQ room correction, Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity, and support for multiple input types for flexible integration into hi-fi or home theater systems.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 118 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Frequency Response
- 14 Hz - 150 Hz
- Power Handling
- 1.2kW
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 1.2kW @ 8Ω
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Driver Type
- aluminum-sandwich woofer
- Driver Size
- 12"
- Driver Count
- 2
- Enclosure Type
- sealed
- Crossover Frequency
- 150 Hz
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Digital Inputs
- stereo RCA line-level, LFE, balanced XLR line-level, speaker-level binding post inputs
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 482 × 421 × 416 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 37.9 kg (84 lbs)
- Available Colors
- gloss black
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 118 dB
Power: 1200W
Frequency: 14-150 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions