Development and manufacture of active subwoofers for HiFi and home cinema applications

Velodyne Acoustics

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1983Founded

About Velodyne Acoustics

Velodyne Acoustics is an audio company founded in 1983 by David Hall that specializes in the development and manufacture of active subwoofers. The product portfolio includes active subwoofers for HiFi and home cinema applications in various size and performance classes, including the SPL-X, MiniVee X, VI-Q, Deep Waves, Impact X, Deep Blue and MicroVee X series, complemented by in-wall subwoofers, amplifiers and accessories. A core technology is the patented, DSP-based Digital Drive Control System (DDCS), which uses active sound equalization to ensure linear diaphragm movement and low-distortion bass reproduction; additionally, there are anti-clipping protection circuits and wireless connectivity via WiConnect as well as app-based calibration (AutoEQ). The enclosures are made among other things from MDF. Following the spin-off of the Lidar division in 2016, Velodyne Acoustics focuses on the audio business. The company also offers warranty and repair service, spare parts supply, documentation and support in English, German, Spanish and Russian.

Processes: Warranty and repair service, Spare parts supply, Manuals and documentation, FAQ/support, AutoEQ apps, Wireless connectivity (WiConnect)
Materials: MDF wood-based material, Carbon fiber
Founded: 1983
Industries: HiFi/Consumer Electronics, Home Cinema

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Development
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Manufacturing
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Quality inspection
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Sales via distributors
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Service and spare parts supply

Materials & Processes

MDF

MDF wood-based material

Material of the compact subwoofer enclosures, for example in the Impact X series in black or white finish.

CFK

Carbon fiber

Diaphragm material of the drivers, for example in the MicroVee X series for low-distortion reproduction.

Components

**Active subwoofer MicroVee X**Loudspeaker manufacturing · HiFi/Consumer Electronics

**Active subwoofer SPL-X**Loudspeaker manufacturing · HiFi/Consumer Electronics

**In-wall subwoofer SC-600 IW**Loudspeaker manufacturing · Home Cinema

**Active subwoofer Digital Drive Plus**Loudspeaker manufacturing · Home Cinema

Inside the production

Industries

HiFi/Consumer ElectronicsHome Cinema

Additional services

Warranty and repair serviceSpare parts supplyManuals and documentationFAQ/supportAutoEQ appsWireless connectivity (WiConnect)

History

1983
David Hall founded Velodyne as an audio company specializing in subwoofer technology.
2016
The Lidar division was spun off from Velodyne Acoustics as Velodyne Lidar, Inc.
2020
Velodyne Lidar (not Acoustics) was listed on the NASDAQ following a merger with Graf Industrial Corp.
2023
Velodyne Lidar merged with Ouster; this affects the Lidar division, not Velodyne Acoustics.