Which Sub - PSW505 or Velodyne DLS-4000R?

atlanticjay
atlanticjay Posts: 23
edited July 2011 in Speakers
Hi, All -

I've just stumbled on an amazing deal (amazing for Canada) on a new PSW505 - ends today.

I've been considering the Velodyne DLS-4000R, which I think is somewhat directly comparable to the 505, or even the DLS-5000R (a 15" giant). My local Futureshop has an open box 5000 I've been eyeing up, but I can get this PSW-505 about $200 cheaper still (under $400 Cdn). The price is about $300 cheaper than what I can get the DLS-4000 for at Futureshop (regular price).


At the risk of being blasphemous - anyone had opportunity to compare these?
First HT system in progress:

AVR - Yamaha RX-A800
Front - Polk ?? -TBD
Center - Polk ?? - TBD
Rear - Polk?? - TBD
Surround - Polk?? - TBD
Samsung PN63C8000 (3D)
Samsung BDP6900 3D Blu-ray
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  • matchan
    matchan Posts: 73
    edited July 2011
    505 will shake you room - for movies. It's not very musical but a very good HT sub
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  • atlanticjay
    atlanticjay Posts: 23
    edited July 2011
    Main usage (~90%) would be HT. Room is about 21 x 18 x 7.5 - and I know placement is important, not just size of the sub compared to size of the room.

    I have read that Velo makes good subs, but nothing comparable in their line can touch the price on this PSW505 - and after my original post, I actually found another site selling it another $50 cheaper, with free shipping! Is it possible there is an actual deal to be had in Canada?????
    First HT system in progress:

    AVR - Yamaha RX-A800
    Front - Polk ?? -TBD
    Center - Polk ?? - TBD
    Rear - Polk?? - TBD
    Surround - Polk?? - TBD
    Samsung PN63C8000 (3D)
    Samsung BDP6900 3D Blu-ray
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  • B Run
    B Run Posts: 1,888
    edited July 2011
    I'd go for the DLS-5000r, that way you never have the "what if factor" and it sounds like a good deal.
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  • djperez81
    djperez81 Posts: 388
    edited July 2011
    I own the DLS 3500R that little sub is amazing. I have owned other polk subs but none have such clean low bass with no distortion hence the DLS (distortion limiting system). I would love to hear the 4000. I bought mine used for 40 bucks from some lady that had it and i guess she didnt know what she had or what it cost. It is in prestine condition. IMO go for the Velodyne. Good luck.
    Music doesn't lie. If there is something to be changed in this world, then it can only happen through music.
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  • Almadacr
    Almadacr Posts: 185
    edited July 2011
    I would take the Velodyne that thing is a beast and IMO a better sub than the Polk :wink:
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited July 2011
    Between the two the Velodyne is a better subwoofer. However, it's not better than most of the new DSWPRO or MicroPRO. The days of just plain awful Polk subwoofers is finally over.
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  • Almadacr
    Almadacr Posts: 185
    edited July 2011
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Between the two the Velodyne is a better subwoofer. However, it's not better than most of the new DSWPRO or MicroPRO. The days of just plain awful Polk subwoofers is finally over.

    I diden`t heard yet those , but let`s hope so :wink:
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  • Inspector 24
    Inspector 24 Posts: 1,308
    edited July 2011
    matchan wrote: »
    505 will shake you room - for movies. It's not very musical but a very good HT sub

    Seconding this, I find myself turning it off all the time for music and going with just the PSW300, it's one smoooth operator, but can't hit the explosions like the 505 can.

    ...wanders off to find deals on Velodyne subs....
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  • dfledezma
    dfledezma Posts: 148
    edited July 2011
    I own the DLS 4000R and I?m very pleased with it. It has a very good balance for both music and HT. It will be one of the last components I upgrade.
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  • djperez81
    djperez81 Posts: 388
    edited July 2011
    I agree with you i dont think im gonna upgrade it any time soon. This little sub makes my whole 1900 sq ft house shake!!
    Music doesn't lie. If there is something to be changed in this world, then it can only happen through music.
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  • matchan
    matchan Posts: 73
    edited July 2011
    djperez81 wrote: »
    I agree with you i dont think im gonna upgrade it any time soon. This little sub makes my whole 1900 sq ft house shake!!

    Does it have a max extension mode?
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