Dead Subwoofer Poll

Monster Jam
Monster Jam Posts: 919
edited September 2007 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
My beloved Velodyne SPL 1200 Series II died. I dont know exactly when it passed, but it is no longer with us. :(

In any case, I am considering a few options; please help me make up my mind which direction to go. Thanks!
Do you hear that buzzing noise? :confused:
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  • jimmyzen
    jimmyzen Posts: 57
    edited September 2007
    How about cost analysis for each choice? Somewhere along the line money has to come into it. My rule is generally if a repair or modification to continue use exceeds 50% of buying a new one I will buy new.
    The Beloved System:
    Parasound Halo P3 Preamp
    Parasound Halo T3 AM/FM Tuner
    Grant Audio Tube Buffer
    ADC Sound Shaper II IC Graphic Equalizer
    Polk XRT12 XM Satellite Radio Receiver
    2 Carver TFM 35x Power Amps
    Harmon Kardon T45 Turntable w\ Benz MC 20E Phono Cartridge
    Vincent Phono Preamp (not enough gain in the Parasound Phono In)
    Cambridge Audio 640C V2 CD Player
    Nakamichi BX300 Cassette Deck
    Polk RTi 12 Main Speakers
    2 Polk PSW 1000 Subwoofers
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,204
    edited September 2007
    Although I agree with jimmyzen that money has to fit somewhere in the equation, I voted to buy the SVS you've always dreamed of. My Plus/2 is the best audio purchase I've ever made.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited September 2007
    go on AVS forum in the Velodyne area a curt c will help you with your Velo.
    Contact Velodyne service at; 408-465-2851. They can help you with trouble shooting and repair if necessary.
    Curt@velodyne.com (480)-595-7141
    engtaz

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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited September 2007
    This is the Offical Velodyne Support Thread:
    http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=304306&page=69&pp=30
    engtaz

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  • Monster Jam
    Monster Jam Posts: 919
    edited September 2007
    Thanks everyone. The SVS is in fact high on my list, but I think I am going to sit tight for a while.
    Do you hear that buzzing noise? :confused:
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  • tecmo04
    tecmo04 Posts: 421
    edited September 2007
    you only live once, so buy what you want and enjoy it! Its not like the SVS prices are going to go down if you wait a month or even three.
    My Stuff
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  • Monster Jam
    Monster Jam Posts: 919
    edited September 2007
    I hear that. But money is tight, I have to wait to "cash out" vacation time in December. Its a long time to wait, I know, but it'll be my little present.
    Do you hear that buzzing noise? :confused:
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  • Taurus574
    Taurus574 Posts: 52
    edited September 2007
    Monster Jam wrote: »
    I hear that. But money is tight, I have to wait to "cash out" vacation time in December. Its a long time to wait, I know, but it'll be my little present.

    Credit Card :D Credit Card :D Credit Card:D
    Yamaha HTR-5490, Polk RT1000I, cs4000i, CS175 and R10 .... and a soon to be SVS 20-39 PCI
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited September 2007
    Never blew or damaged a sub
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited September 2007
    Save your money and buy the SVS down the road. You will NOT regret it.
    Michael ;)
    In the beginning, all knowledge was new!
    NORTH of 60°
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited September 2007
    SVS....
    Get the new driver...
    I love my SVS (s)

    I wish I had the money to get the one that was offered up to me lately....I have been trying to figure a way to do it ever since I learned of it..


    SVS....there is no other choice !!
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • Monster Jam
    Monster Jam Posts: 919
    edited September 2007
    For what its worth...

    I plan on buying a new SVS in December.

    I called Velodyne and they informed me it is a flat rate of $230 to repair the amp. Well, depending on what the problem is, that sounds like a calculated risk. But I'm beside myself looking at a speaker I pad $1k for collecting dust. So, I decided to fix the Velodyne as well. They asked me to remove the amp panel from the unit, disconnect the wires and send it in to them with the RMA ($10 shipping UPS).

    So come December I'll have two subs (assuming the Velodyne lasts 3 months after repair ;) ) - I don't know whether I'll run both in the theatre room, or move the one or the other to 2-channel backup use (and the likely candidate there will be the Velodyne given its sealed enclosure).

    Thanks again for the information!
    Do you hear that buzzing noise? :confused:
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  • Monster Jam
    Monster Jam Posts: 919
    edited September 2007
    Final Update: The turnaround time from Velodyne was lightning fast. My amp was returned within 8 working days (delivery time is two days each way economy). I just now got around to installing it, testing it with The Police (DTS Audio) followed up with the movie The Number 23.

    I don't remember it ever kicking so hard.

    I'm happy again, but still eye-ballin the SVS.
    Do you hear that buzzing noise? :confused:
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited September 2007
    Velodyne is a very good company.
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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