Deep Blue vs Aerial Acoustics SW12
The SW12's power @ 8ω is 400W against the Deep Blue's 450W, its high-frequency extension 100 Hz against 120 Hz, and its low-frequency extension 20 Hz against 13 Hz. Both share ways (1).
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About the Deep Blue
The Velodyne Acoustics Deep Blue DB-15 subwoofer features a forward-firing 15-inch high-excursion driver with a polypropylene reinforced cone, four-layer vented voice coil (3-inch/7.5cm diameter), and double ferrite magnet motor in a sealed MDF cabinet with 1-inch thick walls and 2-inch thick front baffle. Powered by a Class A-B amplifier providing 450W RMS and up to 1000W peak power, it excels in producing tight, distortion-free bass down to 13Hz overall. Revised in 2019 for reduced resonances, it includes versatile controls like 50-180Hz low-pass crossover, 0-180° phase adjustment, volume control, and auto on/off. Connectivity options include stereo RCA line-level, LFE, and high-level speaker inputs, with RCA LFE output. Ideal for music and movies with its closed design eliminating port noise and enabling flexible room placement. Dimensions: 425 x 445 x 488 mm (16.7 x 17.5 x 19.2 inches), weight: 23 kg (50.7 lbs).
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Frequency Response
- 13 Hz - 120 Hz
- Power Handling
- 1.0kW
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 450W @ 8Ω
- Amplifier Class
- AB
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 1-way
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Driver Size
- 15"
- Driver Count
- 1
- Enclosure Type
- sealed
- Crossover Frequency
- 50 Hz
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- Stereo RCA, LFE RCA, high-level speaker
- Analog Outputs
- LFE RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 425 × 445 × 488 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 23 kg (51 lbs)
- Available Colors
- matte black faux-timber finish
Key Specifications
Power: 450W
Frequency: 13-120 Hz
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