Which Velodyne?

stormbringer3
stormbringer3 Posts: 14
edited December 2008 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
I have decided to upgrade my sub to go with my LSI HT. My room is small and after researching subs, especially this site's favorites, I am strongly leaning toward a Velodyne SPL-800R or a SPL-1000R. A web authorized dealer has the 800R for $599.99 and the 1000 for $799.99. Is the 1000R worth the extra $200? My other sub thought is a SVS SB12-Plus for $749.
Thanks.
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited November 2008
    I have the 1000R in our 2-channel rig and am quite happy with it...have'nt heard an 800R to compare.

    I have always thought to buy the best you afford...these are also good prices.
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
    edited November 2008
    The 1000R for sure...without even blinking an eye. You'll be extremely pleased. When it comes to subs, Velo gets my vote hands down.
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited November 2008
    An SVS is about as good as it gets,have one of those also...but,if you listen to much music,the Velo gets my vote.

    Small,sealed,tight...sounds good
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
    edited November 2008
    Mike Reeter wrote: »
    An SVS is about as good as it gets,have one of those also...but,if you listen to much music,the Velo gets my vote.

    Small,sealed,tight...sounds good

    My findings exactly. The SVS I had (sold it as soon as I experienced the Velo's performance) was stellar at HT but came up short for 2 channel listening. The Velo is pulling double duty & "excells" in both areas.
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • mlastarza
    mlastarza Posts: 32
    edited December 2008
    Ordered spl1200r last week from audiovideologic on audiogon for $899. Scheduled to arrive wednesday. If you are interested in the larger sub, maybe overkill though for your room. My room is approx. 10x20x8.
    MWL
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
    edited December 2008
    mlastarza wrote: »
    Ordered spl1200r last week from audiovideologic on audiogon for $899. Scheduled to arrive wednesday. If you are interested in the larger sub, maybe overkill though for your room. My room is approx. 10x20x8.

    Great deal on an even greater sub!!! You'll be "grinnin ear to ear" very shortly.
    Now start thinking of adding another one!!! ;)
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • jrhooper
    jrhooper Posts: 7
    edited December 2008
    I also purchased an SPL1200R from audio videologic off of audiogon. However,
    I purchased mine a few months back and paid $999. I am very happy with the sub. My room is 14 x 13 with 8 foot ceilings.
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  • stormbringer3
    stormbringer3 Posts: 14
    edited December 2008
    The SPL-1000R dropped another $100 in price today, so I placed my order. Thanks to everyone for their advice.
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