Velodyne MiniVee-X sub is agile, powerful and compact

Velodyne Acoustics new MiniVee-X subwoofer is now available via Redline Distribution. An advancement on the success of the original MiniVee 8 and 10, this new Bluetooth APP-controlled, compact subwoofer delivers an ultra-high output, with low distortion. Power output is a formidable 800W.

Mindful of the popularity of the original MiniVee 8 and 10, the development team wanted to take advantage of all the very latest research, so approached the MiniVee-X in many ways as if it were a brand-new product.

The new product boasts a fresh acoustic design with state-of-the-art driver configuration. The MiniVee-X enjoys the benefits of a closed cabinet, helping it achieve excellent precision, whilst the acoustically optimised MDF housing has additional bracings inside included to eliminate resonances. The product also boasts two completely redesigned 8-inch drivers (one active with 22mm X-max and one passive).

This driver arrangement and extensive cabinet bracing results in clean and pleasingly fast bass reproduction. For aesthetic appeal, the cabinet is finished in a piano black. Custom colour finishes are available on request through Redline.

Martin Morecroft, Redline Distribution Managing Director, comments, “For a whole range of customers and applications, we think the Velodyne MiniVee-X is a fantastic choice. It has the pedigree to perform a multitude of tasks and do it from a small and very attractive footprint. As more and more end users understand the value of a good subwoofer, the MiniVee-X stands ready to impress and keep them coming back for more.”

Sophisticated, pro level room tuning is available through a proprietary app that allows dealers to adjust the MiniVee X to suit all environments.

Room correction abilities have been a much-discussed subject in recent times, with more options becoming available. Velodyne Acoustics has long been an expert in this area, pioneering automatic room correction for over twenty years.

The newly created Velodyne Acoustics Auto EQ App (available for Apple and Android) tunes for both surround sound systems  and two-channel preferences. Through an automated room correction process, owners are promised the optimal performance, achieving maximum SPL with a more linear response tailored to their listening preferences.

The MiniVee-X is equipped with a stereo high-level input for direct connection to the loudspeaker output of any amplifier. There’s also LFE connection via RCA or XLR jacks. To daisy chain to another subwoofer, MiniVee-X is also equipped with a Stereo / LFE RCA and XLR output.

In addition, the MiniVee-X offers a high-pass filter on the RCA or XLR output that can be turned on and adjusted via the app.

For integration with home cinema processors there’s a 3.5 mm minijack input and a slightly delayed 12 V trigger output. To operate the optional Velodyne Acoustics Wi Connect System II for wireless signal transmission directly, there is also a 5 V / 1 A USB power output.

The MiniVee-X retails for £1395, and is available via Redline Distribution (Tel: 01268 858222). For more visit red-line.co.uk.