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Vanguard Caldera 10 Duality
Vanguard Caldera 10 Duality
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Product Description
Product Description
This is a bundle of Vanguard Caldera 10 Active Subwoofers containing 2pcs for 10% OFF.
Powerful, Refined Bass at a Friendly Price
Low frequencies are the foundation of a full-range audio experience. Whether you're extending the low-end performance of your stand-mount speakers, adding punch and clarity to your tower setup, or bringing cinematic bass to your home theater, the Vanguard Caldera 10 delivers real-world high-fidelity performance at a price that won’t break the bank.
Deep, Controlled Bass Without Compromise
At the core of the Caldera 10 is a 10-inch driver powered by a high-quality Class A/B amplifier with a robust toroidal transformer linear power supply. This combination ensures clean, powerful bass response, reaching down to 30Hz (-3dB) and 27Hz (-6dB). The high-aspect-ratio laminar flow slot vent eliminates chuffing, delivering smooth, distortion-free bass with every note.
Effortless Integration into Any System
The Caldera 10 is designed for maximum versatility, offering both speaker-level and line-level inputs, allowing seamless integration into any system. Adjustable gain, frequency response, and phase reversal give you full control to fine-tune the subwoofer to match your speakers and room acoustics.
Sleek, Compact, and Built for Real-World Performance
Encased in a sleek black cabinet with beveled edges and an etched finish that catches light like textured steel, the Caldera 10 blends effortlessly into any environment. Its compact footprint (13” W x 15” H x 16” D) allows for flexible placement without sacrificing performance.
Key Specifications:
- Driver: 10-inch high-excursion woofer
- Amplifier Power: 175w Peak Power (High-quality Class A/B with toroidal transformer)
- Frequency Response: 30Hz (-3dB), 27Hz (-6dB)
- Dimensions: 13" W x 15" H x 16" D
- Inputs: RCA line-level and 5-way binding posts for speaker-level input & pass-through
- Finish: Black cabinet with etched texture
Experience the Vanguard Caldera 10 and hear what real, uncompromised bass sounds like—powerful, refined, and built to perform at a realistic price.
Priced at Just $199
Perfectly paired with the Vanguard Scout, the Caldera 10 offers unmatched performance and value. Try it for yourself—backed by Vera-Fi Audio’s 30-day money-back guarantee.
Looking for a deal? Ask us about our B-stock units, featuring minor cosmetic imperfections but the same uncompromising sound.
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Caldera 10 Reviews on YouTube

Nemo Propaganda
This $199 Subwoofer Sounds TOO Good for the Price!? Vanguard Caldera 10" Subwoofer Review!

Zero Fidelity
A Crazy Good, AFFORDABLE Audiophile Subwoofer!

GenerationBehindHIFI
A Look Inside The Vera-Fi Audio Caldera 10 Subwoofer - It's good! Really good!

TONEAudio
VERA-FI Caldera 10 Subwoofer Quick Look

The Listening Chair with Howard Kneller
Steven Stone reviews Vera-Fi Audio's $199, 10-inch Caldera Subwoofer!
Articles about Caldera 10

Headphone Guru
Caldera 10" wins 2024 Subwoofer of the Year awarded by Headphone Guru

Positive Feedback
The Vanguard Caldera 10 is literally the giant killer

Sound Stage! Access
This little box put out impressively large-scale sound.

Tone Publications
You’ll be impressed with how much this little sub can truly offer in terms of total system musicality.

Stereo Times
This sub is quite musical, far from a boom-boom box; it renders with a musical heart.

HiFi Audio Guru
The Caldera 10 actually increased the soundstage, giving the deep resonance that accompanies a massive hall.

Positive Feedback
A Follow-up on the Vanguard Caldera 10 Subwoofer: Dual Subs Now Equals Double the Fun!
Once this unit is hooked up and balanced, its tough to beat for value. It makes cheap speakers sound better and better speakers punch way above their weight class. Very solid and versatile piece of kit. Glad to own it.
I purchased the this little subwoofer after watching several YouTube videos where the reviewers were impressed by the build quality and sound. With a 3 year warranty, I felt I had nothing to lose, so I bought it. When I hooked it up, something wasn’t right, so I called Veri-Fi Audio customer service and left a message. The owner of the company soon returned my call and walked me through some steps which had the sub working perfectly. I am very happy with the sound of this unit and plan to keep it. I am even more impressed with the service I received. Dedication to customer satisfaction is rare these days, and Mark from Veri-Fi Audio has made me a life-long fan! I will be buying more products from them soon.
Unbelievable for the price!
This is an excellent purchase for the price. It added the additional bass I was looking for and has its own volume and bass dials to adjust to your taste.
Over the years, I have put the majority of my audiophile / videophile time and money into the audio side of things. On the video side, I have a great LG TV / Monitor with a decent amp and speaker combo for sound. On a lark, I decided to pull the trigger on a Vanguard Caldera 10 sub, figuring that for the price and with Vera-Fi’s generous return policy, I couldn’t go wrong. Frankly, and in spite of the many favorable reviews, I really expected nothing more than thumpy, one note bass.
Surprise! The VC10 is tight and tuneful and highly adjustable. I was able to dial in the sub quite easily to add the bottom octave / octave+ to my video system, without overblown low-end out of sync with the rest of the frequency spectrum. It’s a remarkable phenomenon, but as I have experienced with a much more expensive sub in my audio system, adding the bottom octave or two somehow brings a greater clarity to mid and high frequencies. Part of this I suppose is the fact that I can eliminate the bass boost on my main speakers I had dialed in an attempt to get more satisfying sound. The mains are not working as hard now with the sub in place, greater clarity is the result, or so it seems subjectively.
Anyway, this sub is a winner. Can’t go wrong in my humble opinion…
Mark in Santa Cruz
Nothing better at this price and I agree, you’d have to pay way more to get better or equal performance. Just prior to this I had demoed a JL Audio Dominion at five times the price and there was no contest between the two, the Vanguard was demonstrably better.
I use this for music only and paired it with some Gallo A’diva SE’s. IMPORTANT: this sub requires extensive break-in and didn’t sound its best until after about 100 hours and the change was dramatic.
The reason why the sub is so good for music is because it excels in medium and upper bass(where most music is played) yet still goes deep and clean providing a nice visceral and “chesty” feel that you expect with better subwoofers.
The sub is well-made, is not overly heavy and is easy to move around.
I got this subwoofer right off their site and am really impressed with the sound. I have it paired with two KEF bookshelf speakers and a Denon Home Theatre Receiver. Works super well in my setup.
At this price point, I doubt if you'll ever find another subwoofer that can compete with it. The base is clear sharp and full not muddy.
I'm happy with how I could integrate a pair of these into my stereo system, so that they make a contribution the overall sound, but don't call attention to themselves. Bass got tighter, with more "texture" - as I had hoped. I used the high level hookup method.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Vanguard Caldera 10" Active Subwoofer?
The Vanguard Caldera is a 10-inch active subwoofer designed to produce low frequencies for a full-range audio system, adding more bass to your setup. The Caldera 10 is designed to provide bass enhancement for your audio system for frequencies below 120 Hz. There are built in adjustable frequency and amplitude controls for your own customization of the sound.
Where should I place the Vanguard Caldera in my room?
It can be used in a corner or center-loaded position. Experiment with placement to achieve the best bass response in your room.
Is the Vanguard Caldera compatible with any speaker system?
Yes, it is designed to integrate seamlessly with various speaker systems to enhance low-frequency performance.
How do I connect the Vanguard Caldera to my existing audio setup?
Yes, it can be used alongside other power conditioning devices like SnubWay and Swiss Digital Fuse Box to further enhance your system's performance.
What kind of improvements can I expect in my audio system?
Experts and users have reported that the Caldera 10 subwoofer enhances the rhythm and pace of bass-heavy music, providing a more immersive listening experience.
Where can I find Vera-Fi Audio warranty information?
You may find information about warranty here.
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I have 2 Caldera 12 subs. My wife think they look great and I love the sound of them. They blend so seamlessly with my Spatial Audio open baffle speakers. My only issue is with the auto on/ off…. It cuts off too quickly when no signal is present while the music is playing and then it cuts back on when signal is present while the music is playing… the problem is the switching on/off is audible. It distracts from the illusion of musicians playing in front of me. Of course I just leave them on now for a work around. Other than that it is a great piece of equipment that I am proud to own… to say nothing of its price/ value and quality. It sets it apart from a lot of budget subs and on par with the best
我的系统有两条HIFI专线:
A线路:Aurender N150,Innuos Phoenix USB Reclocker,精音DAC-D1000 MK2(R2R)。
B线路:小不点LD-Y3全平衡300B胆机耳放。
从国外论坛中了解到Vera-Fi Audio的SnubWay和Main Stream这两款降噪新品后,我联系了Mark。在30天免费退货的条件下,我尝试了这两款产品。此前我用过日本Furutech NCF Clear Line电源净化器和美国Shunyata Research Venom Defender电源优化调谐器,但效果不够明显,也不够理想。按照Mark的指示,并联设备需要通电400小时才能达到最佳状态,目前我的通电时间已接近400小时。
由于SnubWay和Main Stream体积较大(三角形设计),如果和电源线一起插入美标插座,空间不够,所以我自制了几条公母转接线来搭配。我将SnubWay(2个)和Main Stream(1个)放置在以下位置:
SnubWay #1:插入A线路的Sierra 20A镀金背插座,通过Hubbell橡胶插头转接线与CARDAS Clear Power电源线并联,供电给Aurender N150数播。
SnubWay #2:插入B线路的A&H-H 6262-2 DELUXE电木插座,通过电木插头转接线接入,与A.R.T. AC-8 G1电源线并联,供电给小不点LD-Y3耳放。
Main Stream:插入B线路的Hubbell 9595 + HUBBELL BK-12433总墙插。
听感上的变化:
加入这三个并联降噪设备后,我试听了熟悉的曲目,包括交响乐(如马勒《第二交响曲》)、人声(如蔡琴《渡口》)和爵士(如Dave Brubeck《Take Five》)。整体听感提升明显,背景黑度更深,细节更清晰。以下是具体变化:
背景黑度更深,细节更清晰
在A线路加入SnubWay #1后,数播端的背景噪声明显减少。播放《渡口》时,蔡琴的呼吸声和低频鼓点之间的空隙感更强,细节浮现得更为自然。以前偶尔能察觉到的微弱“沙沙”声几乎完全消失,背景变得像“墨汁般黑”,让人更专注于音乐本身。
声场扩展,3D感增强
Main Stream在B线路的加入对声场影响显著。听《第二交响曲》时,乐团的纵深感和定位更立体,弦乐组与铜管组层次分明,仿佛能感受到乐手之间的距离。相比之前,声场宽度和深度都扩展了不少,3D包围感让人有种“置身现场”的沉浸感。
低频下潜更深,纹理更丰富
SnubWay #2和Main Stream在B线路的协同作用,让耳放的低频表现更上一层楼。《Take Five》的鼓点下潜更深,力度感更强,同时低频的纹理和扩散感也更自然,不再有那种“糊在一起”的感觉。尤其是Main Stream加入后,过滤了家电电机噪声,低频的氛围感更浓厚,整体听起来更松弛有力。
人声情感更细腻,动态更宽松
人声方面,《渡口》中蔡琴的声音轮廓更清晰,情感的起伏和喉韵细节被放大,显得更有温度和感染力。动态范围也有提升,弱音到强音的过渡更顺畅自然,没有之前那种轻微的“压迫感”,乐感变得更抓耳。
整体氛围感和乐感提升
三者搭配后,系统整体的氛围感明显增强,音乐不再只是“精准还原”,而是多了一份活生生的生命力。无论是大编制的恢弘,还是小编制的情绪流淌,都让人更容易沉浸其中,长时间聆听也不觉得疲惫。
Vera-Fi Audio的SnubWay和Main Stream作为并联降噪设备,在我的系统中发挥了“锦上添花”的作用。SnubWay的高频噪声过滤能力让前端和放大环节的背景更干净,而Main Stream在低频和动态上带来了惊喜,两者协同工作将系统的潜力进一步挖掘出来。这三件“手雷”性价比很高,绝对是“调音利器”。
在使用这三个设备的过程中,Mark非常热情,有问必答,让我感到很亲切。我愿意尝试更多Vera-Fi Audio的产品,Mark很专业,同时也要感谢Mark的同事Peter。有时候对于Hi-Fi玩家来说,有些东西看似玄学,但其实背后有更多科学技术的支撑。Vera-Fi Audio的产品物有所值!

I have bought the Mainstream AC conditioner and the Snubway as well a few weeks ago. I can say that I was a little sceptical because I have a very high revealing system ,so how much better can it get? Well the first 150 hours were very subtle in audible differences but something was going on as I was starting to feel the music differently.The week after, I started to play some vinyls and WOW! I was so excited that I had to write to Mark to tell him he’s got 2 great products.The music sounded more live and detailed with a great soundstage pinpointing the instruments a notch above before. I need to mention a thank you to Mark, a real gentleman. He will answer any questions you may have regarding any issues you may have.I recommend both products as they complement each other.Thanks again to Mark and can’t wait for his next winner.

Having already experimented with a range of aftermarket fuses in my system, including the AM Ultimate Premier, AM M1, SR Orange, SR Purple, SR Pink, SR Master, Hifi-Tuning, and Gustard, I have developed a particular fondness for the SR Purple, Pink, and Master fuses, owning multiple units of each. After encountering several positive reviews about the SDFB, I decided to try it paired with the Graphene Sluggo in my Lampizator TRP II DAC.
The Lampizator TRP II is highly responsive to tuning components, making it an ideal candidate for the SDFB. The results were nothing short of remarkable. The soundstage expanded, the dynamics of the music became even more pronounced, and the spatial depth of the audio improved significantly. Additionally, all frequencies seemed to receive a more balanced enhancement. It was as though the SDFB took an already exceptional-sounding system and elevated it across every dimension.
Impressed with the performance, I immediately ordered additional SDFBs. In summary, the SDFB is an outstanding tuning component that delivers impressive results at a very reasonable price, making it a highly recommended upgrade for any audiophile seeking to refine their system.
Cheerz over the pond
Usé

I have 2x Snubway + 2x Mainstream plugs connected to my Ansuz power distributor. My system never sounded better!
I was initially skeptical, but there are really safely amazing to use...even in very high-end systems.

The first 30 hours I heard the potential but the tone seemed off. Now about 60 hours in I am totally blown away! The biggest improvement is the soundstage and imaging. The SDFB on my amp has freed the music from my speakers. It is just there, in front of you. The speakers disappear (hard to do with 5 foot tall, 2 feet wide Acoustats). The depth is incredible! The background is quiet and black, details just jump out of the mix. Amp seems more powerful, more dynamic.
I still think it would be even better without having to use another separate power cord, and I intend to try to use adapters with the SDFB to compare against the Piggy. But the Extreme Piggy is very good.
This is one of 5he best tweaks I have tried. Highly recommended!

These stands are much more substantial than my previous pangea stands.. and use 4 metal posts instead of the pangeas 3 that were smaller in diameter. The top plate is also much bigger, which I really appreciate. My speakers perfectly fit on the top plate like they were designed for each other! Speakers are selah voce, pictured here https://ibb.co/vS5znHV

Started with a SAFB on a PP Audio P5. It seemed logical that the fuse was a bottle neck for power flow. It another high-end system, the manufacturer uses breakers, not fuses. I heard an immediate improvement. I now own eight of them, removing one SR Master fuse and other SR fuses.
I installed graphene slugos in the PS Audio DAC mk. 2 and the BAT VK-80. Through dedicated 20 amp line, I am driving 1000 watts per channel into PS Audio FR-20 speakers. SAFBs made a profound impact. This is an end game system now. Said it before but this time it is a commitment. Last dollars spent.
I didn't use the small spikes that came with the product, since I used mine in front of my PureAudioProject speakers.
Effective decoupling, thanks to the damping system under each VBH, a kind of rubber ring that stabilizes perfectly.

Major sound upgrade, super easy to install. I bit the bullet and went with the "Graphene Sluggo". Sound is simply amazing. Huge difference in soundstage and imaging.