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Should I add a Velodyne ULD-15 to my system?

jbail2011jbail2011 Posts: 50
edited July 2019 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
I love bass. My current system sounds awesome. Freshly upgraded SDA 2B TL with the gear listed in my sig below. I own this Sub and have an opportunity to get the servo restored. Someone at Polk told me it might be nice if i sent the frequency to 40 htz. What do you guys recommend? Use or no? If i use it what would you recommend?

When i have had this sub incorporated in my system in the past (as is) it took away the fullness of the sound of the SDA's. I don't want to affect the way the speakers sound at all.

Thanks

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Polk Audio SDA 2B TL mod
Carver M 1.0 MK2 Opt 2
Carver CT Seven Preamp
Bluesound Node 2i
Abacus Aikido Custom Tube Preamp
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  • Tony MTony M Posts: 9,837
    I've always loved Velodyne subs. I've had a few. I might still have one.

    I had a chance to buy this model too but I didn't have the money. 200.00. :#

    I'm a believer in most speakers benefit from having a sub playing too.

    Now With SDA's, I don't think I've ever had a sub playing with them also.

    Interesting.

    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • codycatalistcodycatalist Posts: 2,677
    If it is taking away from the fullness of this speakers cross them over lower. They should only help pick up the slack at the roll off of lower frequencies.
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  • jbail2011jbail2011 Posts: 50
    codycatalist wrote: »
    If it is taking away from the fullness of this speakers cross them over lower. They should only help pick up the slack at the roll off of lower frequencies.

    Do you know what frequency i would need to set the crossover to?
    Polk Audio SDA 2B TL mod
    Carver M 1.0 MK2 Opt 2
    Carver CT Seven Preamp
    Bluesound Node 2i
    Abacus Aikido Custom Tube Preamp
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  • pitdogg2pitdogg2 Posts: 18,271
    run your speakers full range and set the sub to 40Hz like Polk stated for a start then lower/raise more if needed
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  • verbverb Posts: 10,313
    Certainly give it a try! You can dial it in, as your preference dictates. BTW I'm a bass lover too! :smile:
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