Optimum-12 EQ vs HGS-10
The HGS-10's woofer is 10" against the Optimum-12 EQ's 12", its low-frequency extension 20 Hz against 13 Hz, and its high-frequency extension 125 Hz against 240 Hz. Both share drivers (1).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$399
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About the Optimum-12 EQ
The Velodyne Optimum-12 is a compact sealed powered subwoofer featuring a 12-inch front-firing driver driven by a 1200W RMS internal amplifier. It incorporates four selectable preset listening modes, an automatic 7-band room equalizer with included microphone, a front-panel LCD display, Auto Turn On (signal-sensing power), IR remote control, and Night Mode. Connections include RCA line-level inputs (including LFE) and outputs, and speaker-level inputs with 5-way binding posts, with an adjustable low-pass crossover. Available in piano black or gloss cherry finishes.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Frequency Response
- 13 Hz - 240 Hz
- Power Handling
- 2.4kW
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Amplifier Class
- D
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Driver Size
- 12"
- Driver Count
- 1
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- RCA, LFE, speaker-level
- Analog Outputs
- RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 381 × 391 × 413 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 18.14 kg (40 lbs)
Key Specifications
Frequency: 13-240 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions