New Von Schweikert VR-S/1 Subwoofer

wingnut4772
wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
edited July 2006 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
I just purchased the Von Schweikert VR-S/1 to try it out as a second sub in my system. I got this one because of the size of it as I intend to try it out behind the FL speaker as it is pretty tiny. Do you guys think I can integrate it ok? I do have the Velodyne SMS-1 which can calibrate 2 subs.
Sharp Elite 70
Anthem D2V 3D
Parasound 5250
Parasound HCA 1000 A
Parasound HCA 1000
Oppo BDP 95
Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
Totem Mask Surrounds X4
Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
Sony PS3
Squeezebox Touch

Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited July 2006
    "Girls Go Wild!! Volume III" ;)
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited July 2006
    WAAAAAA!!! That's for sure BMDP!
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • W WALDECKER
    W WALDECKER Posts: 900
    edited July 2006
    Very nice!
    Rogue Audio stereo 100 tube amplifier - Lector Zoe preamplifier with 6H30 pi's
    .Audience AU24SE speaker and ic cables- Chord Qutest DAC - Black Cat Silverstar II 75ohm digital cable-Tyler Acoustics Linbrook Signature system with large bass cabinets to accommodate 10" Seas magnesium woofers.2xhmpsuownoj.jpg
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited July 2006
    ya wanna sell the svs now darla? :D
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2

    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited July 2006
    Ha! No....I don't think the Von Schweikert is exactly in that league:p I just wanted to fill out the bass a little more on the left of the room. You think they will work out ok together?

    ALLTHOUGH......if I really really like it I might consider a second VR - S/1 and sell the SVS. I can't imagine that the VS will hit as hard or low though.
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,652
    edited July 2006
    I think you should of gotten another SVS, just a lil smaller one...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited July 2006
    The VS is the only one that will fit in the space it is only 11" X 15". Teesny weensy.
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,652
    edited July 2006
    SVS making a smaller (cubeish) type sub in the near future.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited July 2006
    Not near enough I guess:D Oh Well. I got this one almost 1/2 price.
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited July 2006
    ah, see just get 2 :D I dunno if the family is ready for another 8hr road trip though anytime soon :)

    But let me know if ya sell it LOL
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2

    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited July 2006
    Faster, you are the only one here who has seen and heard my set up (although briefly). What do you think of the second little Von in the left corner?
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,652
    edited July 2006
    VS is the shiznit...

    Im more so curious about sonic characteristics differences than anything...

    Keep us updated.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited July 2006
    Certainly not needed, aside from it being a match to the rest of the lineup you have.. and the stories i hear of trying to intergrate another matching sub much less from another company. I know it can be done and with good sucess but for the room size as well, id say either keep the svs and the HT as is because it sounds fantastic!! Or get the biggest von sub for your current speakers to match.. I myself like all matching, however polks best sub isnt enough for me and so i'll choose another SVS>> hope this helps
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2

    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited July 2006
    Thanks Faster. I guess I will find out this week if I like it or not with the SVS.
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited July 2006
    LOL already ordered it huh.. :D Cool
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2

    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited July 2006
    Yup:p
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • race4aliving
    race4aliving Posts: 12
    edited July 2006
    Im really looking forward to your take on the hi speed and the ability to us it to help with the localization problem, do you still have the locallization prob?. mine still gives me a little trouble and a well intergrated small,fast sub might be something I could use.
    MOS 18 Bravo,Retired

    Mains-LSi15 powered by a Accuphase P300

    Center-LSiC powered by a Marantz Ma500

    Surounds-LSiFX powered by a Hafler P505

    Subwoofer-SVS- PB12-Ultra/2

    Pre/Pros-Denon AVR 4802

    DVD/SACD/DVD-A-Denon DVD-2900

    Flat Screen-Panasonic TH-50PX5000U

    Tape-Nakamichi 580

    SAE 2800 Parametric Equalizer
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited July 2006
    I don't have the localization problem so much where others would notice it, I think....but I do. I can still tell that the bass is weighted to the right of the stage somewhat and would like to round that out.
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • race4aliving
    race4aliving Posts: 12
    edited July 2006
    I know what you mean. sometimes I can live with it but it bothers me so, adding a smaller faster woofer located more centered might help. keep us informed.
    MOS 18 Bravo,Retired

    Mains-LSi15 powered by a Accuphase P300

    Center-LSiC powered by a Marantz Ma500

    Surounds-LSiFX powered by a Hafler P505

    Subwoofer-SVS- PB12-Ultra/2

    Pre/Pros-Denon AVR 4802

    DVD/SACD/DVD-A-Denon DVD-2900

    Flat Screen-Panasonic TH-50PX5000U

    Tape-Nakamichi 580

    SAE 2800 Parametric Equalizer
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited July 2006
    I got it today and hooked it up. I tried it a variety of places and got the flattest response so far- according to my Velodyne SMS-1 -just to the left of my sofa. Putting it to the front left gave me a wicked peak at 80, well above my 60 crossover.
    It seems to be just what the doctor ordered. It's a fantastic little sub. I won't pretend that it hits as hard as my Monster SVS (and ideally it would be better just to have another PB 12 Ultra/2 but neither my room nor my budget allows for that) but it goes loooow with repectful authority for such a tiny little thing. Havin' fun:D
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited July 2006
    I put in Fast and Furious 2 (sucky movie but great demo:) ) and the bass was full. Really nice. My room sucks but I think that two subs is the way to go for sure. It always bothered me that I could locate the sub- even EQ'd with the SMS-now mama likes.:D
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited July 2006
    Congrats Darla! I'm glad your having fun!
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited July 2006
    I'm gonna have to buy something from you again just to hear that rig again now :D Excellent !!
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2

    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited July 2006
    He he...well you could always buy the Analysis Plus Cables I have..they sound really nice with the 15s.....of course I don't think you could justify the drive for them.:D
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited July 2006
    LOL nah not really.. It's a cool drive though.. lots of swamp and gators..
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2

    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
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