Velodyne SPL1200R Black Gloss

solidus28

Is $648 for a floor model Velodyne SPL1200R at Sound Advice a decent deal if it's in good shape and in good working order? I see at Vanns they're going for 1500, onecall for 1400 and even on Agon they're going for more than $648. Is there a better sub in this price range in your collective opinions? I haven't gone to look at it yet, so I'm just assuming it's in good condition. Thanks everyone!

solidus28

Also, I'm looking for something with a rather small footprint. Would I be better off with a new SVS SB12-Plus or SVS 16-46 PCi? My sub experience is limited to a Polk PSW100 and a Sony 12" sub that's 5-6 years old that cost $150 new.

Ferres

SVS is not exactly known for small footprint subs.

The spl-1200r is an excellent performer despite it's size and weight.

Ron Temple

The SPL and SB12 Plus are going to be very close in size and capability. Getting the great price on the Velo with builit in EQ and remote, would probably sway me. The 16-46 is a different animal, will dig much deeper, play much louder below 30hz and will not necessarily sound worse, but it's huge (about 5X more volume). If you want petite, then I'd look at the Velo. Sometimes demos get beat on, so be picky. If it's not up to snuff cosmetically, then I'd probably pass.

solidus28

I don't mind the size of the 16-46, because it's got the 16 inch diameter. Height isn't a problem with that diameter. If it's a better performer, I'd rather go that route. The majority of my listening is HT. I do listen to music as well, but not critically.

Ron Temple

The 16-46 being tuned so low really trawls the bottom and has a flat frequency response. This is at the expense of mid bass punch. The 25-31 or 22-31 will get you 18-20hz in room, but really kicks and saves you a few bucks. My personal preference when running a Plus was the 20hz tune for the best of both worlds. 16hz extention in room was plenty and very dynamic. If you want to feel the subsonics then the tall boy is the one for you. If you want better chest punch, then one of the shorter tubes.

solidus28

So, do we think that the tube will perform better, the same, or just different? I'm going to try and take a look at the Velo in about 3 hours.

Ron Temple

For HT without a doubt. The sealed Velo and SB12 Plus are great performers, but you can't beat physics. The efficiency and additional volume of the large ported enclosure will blow the doors off the little guys. The Velo will be more articulate and you'll be impressed, but won't provide the visceral impact of any of the cylinders. All the SVS NSD ported subs are articulate as well, but won't be as tight.

Monster Jam

As much as I love my SPL 1200, I'll agree largely with what Ron says. I'll say this though, given Velodyne's warranty and service (outstanding), I just about wouldn't care what the sub looked like, at that price, I'd buy the Velodyne.

I bet if you walk in with cash (say, between $600 and $650), you could probably talk them down in price to account for the tax. But I can see that I am a few hours late on this post.....Good luck!

Dave38

solidus28 wrote: »

Is $648 for a floor model Velodyne SPL1200R at Sound Advice a decent deal if it's in good shape and in good working order?

I think it is.

I've got a Velo SPL-1200 and love it! Great sub, small footprint.

solidus28

I can see that I am a few hours late on this post

You made it time, as I haven't had a chance to make it up there yet. Maybe this weekend. I think it's been posted in their clearance for a while now, so I don't think it's going anywhere.