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Vanguard Caldera 10" Active Subwoofer
Vanguard Caldera 10" Active Subwoofer
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Product Description
Product Description
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.
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.
Specifications
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
Input Impedance: 9.3kohm at the RCA input
Finish: Black cabinet with etched texture
Customer Reviews
I bought this to replace a Dayton audio 10 in sub. The first thing I noticed was it was smaller than the Dayton audio. When I went to change them out, the vanguard was a lot heavier. It must be a lot better braced. It also sounds way better. You don'thave to turn it up as high. Blends in well with the rest of my stuff.
Integrated well with my system and for my room size, I’m good with one.
Excellent sub!
This sub is a great value. I can’t think of any other sub in its price range that can compare.
I’m using my new subwoofer on a nice 2.1 system with some ELAC bookshelves. The ELACs sound great and the sub really rounds out the sound.
Super happy.
I am very pleased with this sub. I found a pair of AR8B speakers that I refoamed that ended up being very musical with a surprising soundstage but they lacked a bit of bass. This little sub turned out to be the perfect fit. I truely can't believe the sound I have coming from what has turned out to be a $240.00 investment for speakers and sub!! Could not be happier.
Bang for buck, this is the one for music. Cant go wrong with this. Thank you Vera-Fi!
Easy setup but auto setting needs work
I have always been reluctant to use a subwoofer with my Proac 1SC bookshelf speakers, but Mark assured me that 2 Calderas would blend beautifully with them and indeed they did. With the Caldara10s, the Proacs not only sound full range but the soundstage has opened up and the presentation is a bit more relaxed. I can’t believe they cost so little. I am truly impressed with the way the Calderas have improved my system. Thank you Mark for your expert guidance in helping me make this purchase. I couldn’t be happier.
This subwoofer pair was a curiosity buy as i have many other subs, but, it seems to have the right concoction for a very musical subwoofer on a budget. I purchased this pair for a second system. The paper cone and class A/B amp in this sub is part of the recipe for success. For sound quality, this sub beats out the REL subs with similar extension that are priced several times more. The designer of this sub is a genius for packing this level of bang for the buck in a budget subwoofer.
Give some time to break-in the driver.
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!
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The Listening Chair with Howard Kneller
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Headphone Guru
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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!
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