Power Sound Audio TV1813DF vs Velodyne MICROVEE-X
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Choosing between the Power Sound Audio TV1813DF and Velodyne MICROVEE-X? Both compete in the Subwoofer segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
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Looking at overall performance dimensions: The Power Sound Audio TV1813DF scores higher in audio quality, volume/SPL. The Velodyne MICROVEE-X leads in value, form factor, room fit.
Key subwoofer differences include driver sizes of 18" vs 10", and bass-reflex vs sealed enclosure designs, and the Power Sound Audio TV1813DF digs deeper at 15 Hz (-3dB) vs 18 Hz. Larger drivers move more air, producing deeper bass with less effort. A 15-inch driver reaches lower than a 10-inch at the same power, but the cabinet is proportionally larger. Sealed subs are tighter and more accurate, better for music. Ported subs play louder and dig deeper for the same driver/amp, better for movies. Some subs offer both via a removable port plug. A lower number means deeper bass — the rumble in explosions, the weight of a pipe organ. Below 20 Hz you feel it more than hear it.
These two Subwoofer options trade wins across different dimensions. The right choice depends on which specs matter most for your room and listening preferences — review the detailed table below to decide.
For most home theaters, the Velodyne MICROVEE-X is the stronger choice — it leads in 3 of 5 scored dimensions. The Power Sound Audio TV1813DF makes more sense if you prioritize the 2 dimensions where it leads.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
Power Sound Audio TV1813DF
Velodyne MICROVEE-X
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Size | 18" | 10" |
| RMS Watts | 1920W | 300W |
| -3dB Extension | 15Hz | 18Hz |
| -6dB Extension | — | — |
| Phase Control | No | No |
| LFE Input | No | Yes |
| Line Input | No | Yes |
| XLR Input | Yes | No |
| App Control | No | No |
| Passive | No | No |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex | sealed |
Key Differences
- RMS Watts: Power Sound Audio TV1813DF at 1920W vs Velodyne MICROVEE-X at 300W. More sustained power means the sub maintains authority at high volumes without compression. RMS matters more than peak — it's the power available all the time, not just in bursts.
- Enclosure: Power Sound Audio TV1813DF at bass-reflex vs Velodyne MICROVEE-X at sealed. Sealed subs are tighter and more accurate, better for music. Ported subs play louder and dig deeper for the same driver/amp, better for movies. Some subs offer both via a removable port plug.
- Driver Size: Power Sound Audio TV1813DF at 18" vs Velodyne MICROVEE-X at 10". Larger drivers move more air, producing deeper bass with less effort. A 15-inch driver reaches lower than a 10-inch at the same power, but the cabinet is proportionally larger.
- -3dB Extension: Power Sound Audio TV1813DF at 15Hz vs Velodyne MICROVEE-X at 18Hz. A lower number means deeper bass — the rumble in explosions, the weight of a pipe organ. Below 20 Hz you feel it more than hear it.
- LFE Input: Power Sound Audio TV1813DF at No vs Velodyne MICROVEE-X at Yes
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Power Sound Audio TV1813DF if you want:
- + larger 18" driver
- + better rms watts — more sustained power means the sub maintains authority at high volumes without compression
- + better -3db extension — a lower number means deeper bass — the rumble in explosions, the weight of a pipe organ
See Where These Rank
Check our editorial rankings to see how Power Sound Audio TV1813DF and Velodyne MICROVEE-X compare to the rest of the field.
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