I own a Velodyne DD-12. Their long-term customer support is something less than to be desired. They have simply stopped making replacement amps for many of their earlier model subs, including mine, which was made in 2006. You might ask the sellers of these subs when if ever the amps were replaced and to provide you with proof of same. I plan to get a SVS sub, which has a five year warranty on all parts, including the amp. Compare that warranty with the current skimpy line of Velodyne subs, that offers a really crummy warranty. Maybe you'll be lucky with one of the subs you are looking at, but be careful.
Which Subwoofer would you choose?
Hello everyone I’m seeking some advice on which subwoofer would be ideal. First off my tv room size is rather large, 20x20 connected to an open kitchen currently I have (2) Klipsch RP280F towers and an Onkyo TX-NR708 receiver, my budget is around $275.00 (Shipped) for a sub I found these 2 subs used locally both in good condition
Velodyne VRP-12 12" $120.00
Velodyne SPL-1500R 15" $275.00
I’m not sure if SPL or VRP is better? or if the prices of these are not worth it? Can I get something better for $275.00? any advice would help! thanks in advance.
Velodyne VRP-12 12" $120.00
Velodyne SPL-1500R 15" $275.00
I’m not sure if SPL or VRP is better? or if the prices of these are not worth it? Can I get something better for $275.00? any advice would help! thanks in advance.
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I own a Velodyne DD-12. Their long-term customer support is something less than to be desired. They have simply stopped making replacement amps for many of their earlier model subs, including mine, which was made in 2006. You might ask the sellers of these subs when if ever the amps were replaced and to provide you with proof of same. I plan to get a SVS sub, which has a five year warranty on all parts, including the amp. Compare that warranty with the current skimpy line of Velodyne subs, that offers a really crummy warranty. Maybe you'll be lucky with one of the subs you are looking at, but be careful. |
@mlaney Gallo makes great subs just looked on ebay this was just listed https://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTHONY-GALLO-ACOUSTICS-TR-1-Subwoofer-Modern-White-110-220v-Nucleus-Speake... |
You would be better off getting something new with a warranty. This sub would fit your budget and your room! https://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-sub-1500-15-150-watt-powered-subwoofer--300-634 |
http://velodyneacoustics.com/ Actually, Velodyne Acoustics is very much in business in the same location on Digital Drive in Morgan Hill CA. Their audio related sensor technology has evolved a new company, LiDAR on Hellyer Ave in San Jose CA. for the development of sensors and applications for autonomous navigation and currently provide a variety of these applications to an impressive list of international manufacturers. I've owned five Velodyne subwoofers over the years. I currently own two DD Plus subwoofers one purchased new from Velodyne the other used. My only service experience with Velodyne, they replaced the infrared sensor in the used sub out of warrantee for a reasonable price and in less than two days. I'm guessing they don't offer a product for less than $275. The SPL I owned is still doing duty in a friends home theater. |
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BK Electronics makes the best consumer subwoofers in the world, as far as I’m concerned. Available to U.S. factory direct from UK. Exceptional prices too. This is the original OEM company which manufactured the ST line for REL and made them famous worldwide. Take particular note of the Monolith Plus. It uses the Danley designed and Eminence built LAB12 woofer. And 500 watt MOSFET amp. LAB12 is used exclusively in Danley speakers and IMAX theaters and is considered by many to be the best subwoofer in the world. BK is incredible value and has excellent customer service. |
Ditto for the used RELs...I have 2 I rave about here frequently and the first I bought was 200 bucks on Ebay (Q150e 10" front firing 150 watts and it's perfect) maybe 5 or 6 years ago, then a couple of years ago I found a Q108II (8" downfiring 100 watts) in mint condition also 200 bucks...both are superb, reliable things...and sound amazing. I make my own cables from Canare Star Quad wire and Neutrik Speakon plugs...spades are piled together on the speaker posts of my amp, and the main speakers use bananas so no problemo...very highly recommended. |
I'm surprised no one has mentioned JL Audio subwoofers, which I believe are outstanding, quite probably the best -- at any price level, the Gotham (the most expensive), the Fathom (the second-most expensive) and the "e" series. The subs are quite solid. they are not boomy, and do not over-emphasize the bass frequencies. JL Audio, in my humble opinion, and owning 2 e-112's, is the very best. |