Velodyne cht 12 versus Polk audio 505

outerspacea
outerspacea Posts: 7
edited January 2004 in Speakers
My room is 16x20x8 high...my local Future shop has the velodyne cht 12 but not the polk audio 505 sub...but said they can order them in. I want good strong bass... the RMS specs on the velodyne are 165 watt and the polk audio 505 are 300 watts RMS...will this make much of a difference? I was told that the velodyne was a very good sub. Just maybe one of you guys have heard a comparison on both of these subs...your replys would be greatly appreciated...Thanks!
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,770
    edited January 2004
    Neither?

    www.svsubwoofers.com

    www.hsuresearch.com

    www.adireaudio.com (I think thats their website)

    Polk makes OK subwoofers, and so does Velodyne, for your money -- them companies above will suit you better.

    If I had a choice, I'd have to go with the Velodyne, well actually possibly the Polk. Not sure which one is more accurate.....
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,775
    edited January 2004
    Here's a 505 in the flea market

    http://clubpolk.polkaudio.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=15632
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited January 2004
    I think the 505 hits a little lower better. However the CHT12 and CHT15 can take a lot of abuse.

    Regards,
    PolkThug
    Never Forget
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  • glemay
    glemay Posts: 574
    edited January 2004
    I am guessing that you are in Canada since you were at Future Shop. If I was you I would buy a Paradigm subwoofer. That's what I did. I was looking at the Velodyne CHT-12 for $750 CDN but ended up with my beloved Paradigm PW-2200 V.2 for just a little more money, and I think the PW-2200 would destroy the CHT-12 in almost every way, especially for the money. I heard the CHT-12 and was not all that impressed.

    If you want to spend a little less than I did, you can look at the PW-2100 or even the PS Series or PDR Series. The Paradigm's are just a exceptional value for those in Canada.

    Where about are you located?
    Main System:
    Denon AVR-2805, Polk Audio RTi70's, Polk Audio CSi40, Polk Audio FXi50, Paradigm PW-2200 v.2, Toshiba 42XV545U HDTV

    Second System:
    Denon AVR-1705, Polk Audio R40, Polk Audio CS245i, Polk Audio R15, Paradigm PS-1200a
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  • gatemplin
    gatemplin Posts: 1,595
    edited January 2004
    I agree with Glemay, Paradigm is a no brainer if you live in Canada. The PDR12 is $590, the ps1000 is $690 and ps1200 is $790. The actual price you would pay is at least $40-50 less. Go to www.Paradigm.ca and find a local dealer. You should at least demo them and any others they have.
    Graham
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited January 2004
    Canadian resident + Paradigm PW2200 v2 = thumbs up
    "What we do in life echoes in eternity"

    Ed Mullen (emullen@svsound.com)
    Director - Technology and Customer Service
    SVS
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  • glemay
    glemay Posts: 574
    edited January 2004
    You got it Doc!:D
    Main System:
    Denon AVR-2805, Polk Audio RTi70's, Polk Audio CSi40, Polk Audio FXi50, Paradigm PW-2200 v.2, Toshiba 42XV545U HDTV

    Second System:
    Denon AVR-1705, Polk Audio R40, Polk Audio CS245i, Polk Audio R15, Paradigm PS-1200a
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