• A product bundle for Vanguard Caldera 10 Duality, which contains two of Vera-Fi Audio's 10-inch active subwoofers for only $358.20.
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Vanguard Caldera 10 Duality

Vanguard Caldera 10 Duality

$358.20 USD
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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: 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

VERA-FI Caldera 10 Subwoofer Quick Look

Steven Stone reviews Vera-Fi Audio's $199, 10-inch Caldera Subwoofer!

Articles about Caldera 10

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

The Vanguard Caldera 10 is literally the giant killer

This little box put out impressively large-scale sound.

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

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

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

A Follow-up on the Vanguard Caldera 10 Subwoofer: Dual Subs Now Equals Double the Fun!

Customer Reviews

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Mark Bucko
A winner subwoofer!

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

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Gregg R. (Oakland, US)
Excellent

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.

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Quint Gamble (San Francisco, US)
Incredible Performance on a budget

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.

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Mark R Walker (Sioux Rapids, US)
Blown away.

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.

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Dave Hallam (Nanaimo, CA)
Surprisingly good for a low price!

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.