Velodyne SPL Series II

Pycroft
Pycroft Posts: 1,960
edited January 2010 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
Any comments on this sub? I will be using it for home theatre only. I got it at a super low price, and figured for a 1000 watt sub with the Velodyne name it has to be quite good. Here's what I'd lvoe to know:

-Anyone experience this amp for HT or music and how it performed?

- Here is a link to the back of it: http://www.therastrat.us/audio/amps/SPL12BGII-outside.jpg I have no idea what the phase button, where to set the crossover, etc. I have an HK AVR354, and will rerun the audio setup with mic in a day or two. How should i set all of the switches?

- I don't believe I know if it's the SPL 800, SPL 1000 and there is no writing about it on the back. I bought it used, and he didn't have any paperwork on them. I know nothing about the specs of this thing other than it is a 1000 watt amp. I'd love to find out how low it can go, etc. Is there a way to find out if it's an 800, 1000, 1500, etc. They are all supposed to be small like mine is, so not sure how to tell. If you know the specs offhand, that would be great.

-General comments, etc.

Thanks much!

James
2 Channel/HT:
Sony SS-M9 P's (ES version)
Sony SS-M1CN Center Channel
Polk RT800 Surround Speakers
Odyssey Stratos Dual Mono Amplifiers
TAD 150 Signature Tube Preamp
Harman Kardon HK354
Sony SACD Player
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  • NotaSuv
    NotaSuv Posts: 3,851
    edited January 2010
    I have a Velodyne spl 1500r and it sounds great with both music and HT. Just turn up the subs volume a few clicks when watching a movie otherwise it works very nice with my Mirages for music...
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  • Monster Jam
    Monster Jam Posts: 919
    edited January 2010
    I run the SPL 1200. Great value sub with great customer service. Can't go wrong with it. Great for HT and even better with Music.
    Do you hear that buzzing noise? :confused:
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited January 2010
    I don't own a Velodyne but I've heard any number of them and IMO you can't go wrong with one of the better models....that's what they do! They make SUBS!

    cnh
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  • Pycroft
    Pycroft Posts: 1,960
    edited January 2010
    Thanks for the info so far. I have no idea what the 'Internal X-Over v. Subwoofer Direct' or the 'Phase 0 v. 180' means. What should I set those at? Also, I'm guessing the best bet before rerunning the audessey setup on the AVR to set the volume in the middle? Lastly...If I set the crossovers in my AVR to 80hz, does it matter what the subwoofer is set to? Should I just move the switch to 120hz?

    James
    2 Channel/HT:
    Sony SS-M9 P's (ES version)
    Sony SS-M1CN Center Channel
    Polk RT800 Surround Speakers
    Odyssey Stratos Dual Mono Amplifiers
    TAD 150 Signature Tube Preamp
    Harman Kardon HK354
    Sony SACD Player
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited January 2010
    Phase 0/180 dicates the phase of the subwoofer. Just see which sounds better to you. I would guess 0.

    If you're setting the filter in your AVR, then i imagine you'd set the sub to wubwoofer direct.

    And yes to volume in the middle. :)
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
    edited January 2010
    Always check the original manuf website...they usually have a link for discontinued products. Here's the link to Velodyne's discontinued product line on your sub series. http://www.velodyne.com/products/brochures/spl%20series%20II.pdf

    I'm running dual SPL-1200R's & they are fantastic for both HT & 2 channel. I'm sure you'll be very pleased with your new sub.
    "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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  • BluBitRates
    BluBitRates Posts: 68
    edited January 2010
    i have 2 velodyne dps10s they are very tight and provide some big lfe in my little room
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