DPS vs VA-1012
The VA-1012's power @ 8ω is 60W against the DPS's 200W and its woofer 10" against 12". Both share low-frequency extension (25 Hz) and ways (1).
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The Velodyne DPS subwoofer series includes models such as the DPS-10 and DPS-12, featuring 10" and 12" forward-firing drivers respectively. It uses a Digital Power Slot (DPS) design with DSP presets for different listening modes: Movies, R&B - Rock, Jazz - Classical, and Games. Each preset adjusts subsonic filter frequency, EQ frequency, EQ level, and volume differential to optimize sound for the selected mode. The subwoofer includes features like a Night Mode to limit maximum output for quiet listening and an Auto-on/off feature. The DPS-10 has a 10" driver with 375 watts dynamic power (185 watts RMS), frequency response of 28 Hz to 120 Hz, and a 40 oz magnet. The DPS-12 has a 12" driver with 400 watts dynamic power (200 watts RMS), frequency response of 25 Hz to 120 Hz, and a 55 oz magnet. Both models have line-level and speaker-level inputs and speaker-level outputs, a 2" four-layer copper voice coil, and come with a three-year electronics warranty and five-year driver warranty. The cabinet dimensions for the DPS-10 are 16.25" x 14.5" x 17" and for the DPS-12 are 18.25" x 14.5" x 19". The subwoofers are designed to deliver deep bass with slot-loaded ports and DSP-based mode selection rather than room EQ adjustment.
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The VA-1012's power @ 8ω is 60W against the DPS's 200W and its woofer 10" against 12". Both share low-frequency extension (25 Hz) and ways (1).
The VA-1215X's power @ 8ω is 250W against the DPS's 200W. Both share high-frequency extension (120 Hz), woofer (12"), and ways (1).
The FSX-12's power @ 8ω is 120W against the DPS's 200W and its low-frequency extension 20 Hz against 25 Hz. Both share high-frequency extension (120 Hz) and woofer (12").
The PowerCube SPC-8's power @ 8ω is 150W against the DPS's 200W and its low-frequency extension 40 Hz against 25 Hz. Both share high-frequency extension (120 Hz) and ways (1).
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