Velodyne DLS-5000R

any recommendation for this sub? tried to search the forum but couldn't find much result.
its seem pretty nice and cost somewhat less than other subs that im looking at.
looking for both music and movies 50/50.

thanks.
Post edited by plattq45 on

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  • Ferres
    Ferres Posts: 310
    edited April 2006
    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
  • StopherJJ1980
    StopherJJ1980 Posts: 267
    edited April 2006
    I actually bought this sub and returned it. Not because it was bad, In fact I liked it quite a bit. I returned it just so I could use the money for the Rti polks I got. The velo had really smooth distortion free bass. Filled out my large living room quite nicely. It can definitely rattle the floor but doesnt really 'hit' too hard if you know what i mean. The remote is nice, but not having a volume dial and having to judge volume level by the flashing light was annoying. The auto on on mine would only turn on once the volume hit a certain level, usually above normal TV listening levels for me. The DSP features were nice too, and I usually hate most DSP. Definitely a great sub especially for a 15" at that price range. However, as always, you can probably get a better performance-per-dollar ratio by getting an SVS sub. But if you can get a good deal on the velo id say go for it.
    -Stopher
    Tempe, AZ

    Setup:
    Polk RTi8 Mains
    Polk CSi5 Center
    Polk FXi3's Surround
    Cerwin Vega HTS10 Subwoofer
    Yamaha HTR-5740 AVR

    Upstairs R50/R15/CS1 5.1 setup w Pioneer AVR
  • Ferres
    Ferres Posts: 310
    edited April 2006
    The only real issue with Svs is international distribution or lack there of. :p
    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
  • plattq45
    plattq45 Posts: 50
    edited April 2006
    i've heard that the velo5000r have a better spl than svs, just won't go near as low. very loud in the upper bass.
  • Ferres
    Ferres Posts: 310
    edited April 2006
    Also remember that Svs subs tend to be heavier than their competition. :p
    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
  • doug lang
    doug lang Posts: 261
    edited May 2006
    I to had this sub. I did sell for a svs. The vel was very strong, volume controll a little funky (blinking light). I did return for repair on the auto on. I to had to turn volume way up for responce.
    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