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ELAC Varro DS1000-BG vs ELAC Varro DS1200-GB Comparison
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ELAC Varro DS1000-BG

Powered Subwoofer | 18-150 Hz

ELAC Varro DS1000-BG
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Powered Subwoofer | 17-150 Hz

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ELAC Varro DS1000-BG vs ELAC Varro DS1200-GB Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Varro DS1000-BG and Varro DS1200-GB, two Powered Subwoofer speakers by ELAC. Being Powered subwoofers, they both have built-in amplifiers so you don't need an external power amp or an integrated amp to power them. Let's have a brief look at the main features of ELAC Varro DS1000-BG and ELAC Varro DS1200-GB first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

ELAC Varro DS1000-BG Key Specs

  • 2 x 10" Aluminum Woofer
  • 18-150 Hz Frequency Response
  • 1000 watts Max Amplifier Output
  • App Control Feature
  • Weight:32.45kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 372.0" x 16-15/16" x 14-5/8"( 372.0 x 431.0 x 372.0mm )

ELAC Varro DS1200-GB Key Specs

  • 2 x 12" Aluminum Woofer
  • 17-150 Hz Frequency Response
  • 1200 watts Max Amplifier Output
  • App Control Feature
  • Weight:38.00kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 423.0" x 19" x 16-7/16"( 423.0 x 483.0 x 418.0mm )

Varro DS1000-BG and Varro DS1200-GB are members of ELAC's Varro series of subwoofers. Below you can find other subs from this series.

ELAC Varro Series Subwoofers History
Model Frequency Woofer Amp Power
ELAC Varro DS1200-GB
17-150k Hz 12" 1200 watts
ELAC Varro RS700-SB
  
17-150k Hz 12" 700 watts
ELAC Varro PS500-BK
  
20-150k Hz 15" 500 watts
ELAC Varro PS250-BK
  
27-150k Hz 10" 250 watts
ELAC Varro RS500-SB
  
18-150k Hz 10" 500 watts
ELAC Varro DS1000-BG
18-150k Hz 10" 1000 watts
ELAC Varro PS350-BK
  
24-150k Hz 12" 350 watts

In the following sections, we will get into details in order to better understand how the ELAC Varro DS1000-BG and ELAC Varro DS1200-GB compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these subwoofers is the better choice for you.


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Drivers

The efficiency of a subwoofer is directly proportional to the total radiating are squared hence the woofer quantity and diameter.Both ELAC Varro DS1000-BGand ELAC Varro DS1200-GB have a double woofer setup however the ELAC Varro DS1000-BG's woofer is 10-inch whereas the ELAC Varro DS1200-GB features a 12-inch woofer.

Frequency Response

Varro DS1000-BG has a frequency range of 18-150 Hz whereas Varro DS1200-GB has a frequency range of 17-150 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 17Hz, the Varro DS1200-GB can go slightly deeper then the Varro DS1000-BG's min frequency of 18Hz.

Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Subwoofer class in our database.

Low Frequency

Subwoofer Speakers

ELAC Varro DS1000-BG
ELAC Varro DS1200-GB
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Subwoofer Speakers

ELAC Varro DS1000-BG
ELAC Varro DS1200-GB
Min
Average
Max

Cabinet Type

Both ELAC Varro DS1000-BG and ELAC Varro DS1200-GB have Acoustic Suspension type cabinets. Acoustic Suspension aka Sealed type subwoofers have enclosures that are sealed hence no ports or holes exists on the cabinet. Sealed designs helps to provide more accurate and tight bass responses compared to ported designs.

Physical Specs

Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare ELAC Varro DS1000-BG's and ELAC Varro DS1200-GB's external dimensions. ELAC Varro DS1000-BG has external dimensions of 372.0 x 431.0 x 372.0mm ( 14-5/8inch x 16-15/16inch x 14-5/8inch ) whereas ELAC Varro DS1200-GB has external dimensions of 423.0 x 483.0 x 418.0mm ( 16-5/8inch x 19inch x 16-7/16inch ) .

ELAC Varro DS1200-GB is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 52mm wider, 51mm taller and 46mm deeper than ELAC Varro DS1000-BG.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of ELAC Varro DS1000-BG and ELAC Varro DS1200-GB in scale.

ELAC Varro DS1000-BG vs ELAC Varro DS1200-GB Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of ELAC Varro DS1000-BG and ELAC Varro DS1200-GB Size and External Dimensions

Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited. The base surface area of the ELAC Varro DS1000-BG is approximately 1603.3cm2 / 248.5inch2 and base area of the ELAC Varro DS1200-GB is approximately 2018.9cm2 / 312.9inch2. The Varro DS1000-BG requires 21% less surface area than the Varro DS1200-GB which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.

Weight Comparison

The weight of a subwoofer may become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often to find the optimal positioning, also known as 'Subwoofer Crawling'. The ELAC Varro DS1000-BG weighs 32.45kg / 71.4lbs and the ELAC Varro DS1200-GB weighs 38.00kg / 83.6lbs. This makes the Varro DS1200-GB 17% heavier than the Varro DS1000-BG.

Here is a comparison of how Varro DS1000-BG and Varro DS1200-GB's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Subwoofer class.

Weight
All Subwoofer Speakers
ELAC Varro DS1000-BG
ELAC Varro DS1200-GB
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Max

What's in the Box of ELAC Varro DS1000-BG?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Varro DS1000-BG:
  • 2 Grilles
  • Power Cord
  • 4 Spikes
  • What's in the Box of ELAC Varro DS1200-GB?

    Here are the items that come with the Varro DS1200-GB:
  • 2 Grilles
  • Power Cord
  • 4 Spikes

  • Reasons to choose ELAC Varro DS1000-BG over ELAC Varro DS1200-GB
    Height 372mm vs 423mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Base Surface Area 1603cm2 vs 2018cm2 Takes less floor space
    Price per pair* 2499USD vs 2999USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
    Reasons to choose ELAC Varro DS1200-GB over ELAC Varro DS1000-BG
    Woofer Size 12 inches vs 10 inches Larger woofer
    Low Frequency Response 17 Hz vs 18 Hz Generates deeper bass
    ELAC Varro DS1000-BG vs ELAC Varro DS1200-GB Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General ELAC Varro DS1000-BG ELAC Varro DS1200-GB
    Brand ELAC ELAC
    Speaker Type Powered Subwoofer Powered Subwoofer
    Max Amplifier Output 1000 watts 1200 watts
    Frequency Response 18-150 Hz 17-150 Hz
    Amplifier
    Watts RMS (Continuous) 1000-watt RMS 1200-watt RMS
    Watts Peak (Max) 2000-watt RMS 2400-watt RMS
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 2 2
    Woofer Size 10" 12"
    Woofer Composition Aluminum Aluminum
    Tweeter Size - -
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver No No
    Firing Direction front front
    Physical Specs
    Height 372.0mm (14.6") 423.0mm (16.7")
    Width 431.0mm (17") 483.0mm (19")
    Depth 372.0mm (14.6") 418.0mm (16.5")
    Weight 32.45kg (71.4lbs) 38.00kg (83.6lbs)
    Enclosure Acoustic Suspension Acoustic Suspension
    Finish MDF MDF
    Available Colors Gloss Black Gloss Black
    Grille Yes Yes
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    USB Port USB-A port for firmware updates USB-A port for firmware updates
    Ethernet Port Yes Yes
    Other
    Parts Warranty 1 year 1 year
    Labor Warranty 1 year 1 year

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