Velodyne sub

doug lang
doug lang Posts: 261
edited November 2005 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
Well I know this has been tossed around a bit, but I am thinking of getting a velodyne sub. Right now I have a jbl psw 1000. First off to all you sub maniacs, will there be a change in the proformance. Not knowing much about subs, this will be my last investment. I did look at the svs series, out of my price range. This is my system. sunfire amp and pre. Lsic center with Ls9s front and Lsfx rears. My dvd /cd is a denon is a 2910, which is awsome. Thanks for the tip on that one. My room is about 15x20 and as always I wish it was bigger. Any help will be useful in making the decision. Thanks
Oppo bdp 93 Blue Ray
Integra DTR-80-2
Polk LSi9s (mains)
Polk LSiC (center)
Polk LSiFXs (surrounds)
Sub SVS 20-39+
Samsung 60" Led 3-d
Blue Jean Cables
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  • TrappedUnder Ice
    TrappedUnder Ice Posts: 975
    edited November 2005
    you dont mention what type of velodyne sub
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  • Ferres
    Ferres Posts: 310
    edited November 2005
    Get one with the eq features. Spl's or DD's :)
    Gear: Rotel RC 1082, Rotel RSP 1068 pre/pro, Rotel RMB1077 amp, Cayin CDT 15a CD player, S301 bluray.

    Speakers: Tannoy DC sensys speakers, Paradigm Servo15 Sub, Velo Spl-1500r

    Conditioner: Isotek :D
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  • doug lang
    doug lang Posts: 261
    edited November 2005
    I am sorry, I am looking at the DLS4000 velodyne sub. Any feedback.
    Oppo bdp 93 Blue Ray
    Integra DTR-80-2
    Polk LSi9s (mains)
    Polk LSiC (center)
    Polk LSiFXs (surrounds)
    Sub SVS 20-39+
    Samsung 60" Led 3-d
    Blue Jean Cables
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited November 2005
    The DLS series are nice subs and will go down lower than their specs. They are very musical because they are tuned to be flat above 30hz. They hit hard and are loud and clean. It will dig down to 18-20hz with minimal loss of output, but distortion comes in play due to their higher tuning point. You won't be disappointed.

    Unless you're getting a super deal it should be priced about the same as a SVS PB10. In terms of performance they should be about equal with the nod going to the SVS from 18-30hz for clean output.

    JMO, I've heard both and liked them both.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • Ferres
    Ferres Posts: 310
    edited November 2005
    Yup, DLS4000 is formidable. Don't let the 200watts fool you. It may have the same watts as the psw404 but it delivers maybe twice the punch.
    Gear: Rotel RC 1082, Rotel RSP 1068 pre/pro, Rotel RMB1077 amp, Cayin CDT 15a CD player, S301 bluray.

    Speakers: Tannoy DC sensys speakers, Paradigm Servo15 Sub, Velo Spl-1500r

    Conditioner: Isotek :D
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  • goingganzo
    goingganzo Posts: 2,793
    edited November 2005
    it is the box size tune and woofer that makes the differance.
    velos are nice svs are nice. unless you get a polk sub with dual drivers stay away from polk.
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  • Joey Chips
    Joey Chips Posts: 3
    edited November 2005
    I agree with the other posts. I just recently (within the past two weeks) blew my psw404 and dont get me wrong it sounded ok not so much for music though. I had it 5 months and had read some negitive reviews about it but bought it anyway. I relplaced it with the velodyne DLS2750R ( I think that is the right model number) This thing ROCKS it gets very low and is very clear and warm. You have to tweak the volume alot but who cares it has its own remote. Thumbs up on the velodyne for me. (if there are any polk police reading this I love my rti10's.)
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  • doug lang
    doug lang Posts: 261
    edited November 2005
    Been pricing the dls5000r sub,and as always on ebay there are two outfits which are selling it for 629.00. All the retail stores are selling it for 800.00. Has anyone done business with either Inetdistributors or Audio video man. Brand new subs and 175.00 less in price. Just hard to believe.
    Oppo bdp 93 Blue Ray
    Integra DTR-80-2
    Polk LSi9s (mains)
    Polk LSiC (center)
    Polk LSiFXs (surrounds)
    Sub SVS 20-39+
    Samsung 60" Led 3-d
    Blue Jean Cables
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  • GaryZ06
    GaryZ06 Posts: 317
    edited November 2005
    doug lang wrote:
    Been pricing the dls5000r sub,and as always on ebay there are two outfits which are selling it for 629.00. All the retail stores are selling it for 800.00. Has anyone done business with either Inetdistributors or Audio video man. Brand new subs and 175.00 less in price. Just hard to believe.
    I have the Velodyne DLS 5000R and paid $720+tax locally.This sub is a monster.....one of the best bang for the bucks out there period.
    Panasonic 50" Plasma + Pioneer 6010
    Toshiba XA2 HD-DVD
    Panasonic BD30 Blu-Ray
    Pioneer 1014
    Polk RTi12 (front)...Polk CSi5 (center)
    Polk RTi4 (rear)...Velodyne DLS 5000-R Sub
    3 Outlaw M-200 Amps
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  • doug lang
    doug lang Posts: 261
    edited November 2005
    Hey thanks for the feedback on the sub. I am leaning toward the 5000 and for the money and the bang I am going to get it. Thanks
    Oppo bdp 93 Blue Ray
    Integra DTR-80-2
    Polk LSi9s (mains)
    Polk LSiC (center)
    Polk LSiFXs (surrounds)
    Sub SVS 20-39+
    Samsung 60" Led 3-d
    Blue Jean Cables
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited November 2005
    John S from HTF did an in home A/B test with a SVS PB12 Ultra/2. He's pretty jazzed with how his DLS5000R hung with the velvet brute. Subjectively, he says and the SVS owner agreex that there's not much dif (in that room) from 20hz up, output and tonal quality. One guys opinion, but it sounds pretty interesting, similar quality for a third of the cost. Usually it's the other way around with SVS/high end Velos.

    Here it is.

    http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htforum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=245355

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • GaryZ06
    GaryZ06 Posts: 317
    edited November 2005
    doug lang wrote:
    Hey thanks for the feedback on the sub. I am leaning toward the 5000 and for the money and the bang I am going to get it. Thanks
    Glad I could help.You will love that sub.
    Panasonic 50" Plasma + Pioneer 6010
    Toshiba XA2 HD-DVD
    Panasonic BD30 Blu-Ray
    Pioneer 1014
    Polk RTi12 (front)...Polk CSi5 (center)
    Polk RTi4 (rear)...Velodyne DLS 5000-R Sub
    3 Outlaw M-200 Amps
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  • Audio_Marco
    Audio_Marco Posts: 7
    edited November 2005
    You will love it, I just bought my DLS400R last week. Nice sub, very powerful and clean sound. Go Go Go
    GaryZ06 wrote:
    Glad I could help.You will love that sub.
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited November 2005
    The SVS PB10 will stomp the Velo DLS4000 below 25Hz.
    Never Forget
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