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Title: velodyne alternatives
Post by: Mrwoo on November 09, 2010, 09:24:21 PM
I noticed that a lot of guys are using velodyne DD subs. I listened to the 15" sub with some B&W speakers in a good sounding room.The sub made the full range speakers sound like they were all not just individual pieces,but,made the music fit together as a whole.Do you all utilize any other subs other than these?Any alternatives?
Title: Re: velodyne alternatives
Post by: Barry Hufker on November 10, 2010, 12:13:20 AM
I absolutely love my REL subwoofer.  I've got one of the "T" series.

http://www.rel.net/index2.htm

Barry

Title: Re: velodyne alternatives
Post by: Ben F on November 10, 2010, 05:51:37 PM
Happy with REL 12" here.
Title: Re: velodyne alternatives
Post by: Macc on November 10, 2010, 07:19:59 PM
A pair of Rythmik F12G with PMC IB2S here.

Pig in poo.
Title: Re: velodyne alternatives
Post by: Thomas W. Bethel on November 11, 2010, 06:27:12 AM
If I had the money I would go with the RELs. I auditioned a pair here a couple of years ago - WOW!!!
Title: Re: velodyne alternatives
Post by: Silvertone on November 11, 2010, 06:51:53 AM
Mrwoo wrote on Tue, 09 November 2010 20:24

I noticed that a lot of guys are using velodyne DD subs. I listened to the 15" sub with some B&W speakers in a good sounding room.The sub made the full range speakers sound like they were all not just individual pieces,but,made the music fit together as a whole.Do you all utilize any other subs other than these?Any alternatives?



Very happy with my Velodyne and B&W combination here!
Title: Re: velodyne alternatives
Post by: bblackwood on November 11, 2010, 07:31:21 AM
Silvertone wrote on Thu, 11 November 2010 05:51

Mrwoo wrote on Tue, 09 November 2010 20:24

I noticed that a lot of guys are using velodyne DD subs. I listened to the 15" sub with some B&W speakers in a good sounding room.The sub made the full range speakers sound like they were all not just individual pieces,but,made the music fit together as a whole.Do you all utilize any other subs other than these?Any alternatives?



Very happy with my Velodyne and B&W combination here!

Ditto.
Title: Re: velodyne alternatives
Post by: Matt_G on November 11, 2010, 10:15:24 AM
Duntech & dual Velodyne DD12's here... love this combo
Title: Re: velodyne alternatives
Post by: Mrwoo on November 11, 2010, 10:37:07 AM
The setting up of two subs has got to be a monster.How difficult is the balancing act with two subwoofers ?
Title: Re: velodyne alternatives
Post by: AndreasN on November 11, 2010, 01:04:37 PM
Much easier than with one!
Title: Re: velodyne alternatives
Post by: Matt_G on November 12, 2010, 08:40:58 AM
Mrwoo wrote on Fri, 12 November 2010 01:37

The setting up of two subs has got to be a monster.How difficult is the balancing act with two subwoofers ?


It's very important to find the right placement in the room for them. Once that's done the fine tuning of 2 subs is actually relatively easy. Having 2 evens out the inconsistencies.

Title: Re: velodyne alternatives
Post by: Macc on November 12, 2010, 10:24:05 AM
AndreasN wrote on Thu, 11 November 2010 18:04

Much easier than with one!


=b
Title: Re: velodyne alternatives
Post by: jfrigo on November 15, 2010, 12:56:28 AM
Another REL lover here. The older S series subs with the Volt drivers are great. They have only 2 left in their current reference line: Studio and Stentor (both version III). The B's are great too. I haven't heard their other lines, but I'd expect that they're worth a listen.
Title: Re: velodyne alternatives
Post by: crna59 on November 15, 2010, 02:28:07 AM
the best sounding subs that I like are by JL Audio.
Title: Re: velodyne alternatives
Post by: Ben F on November 15, 2010, 10:04:08 PM
AndreasN wrote on Fri, 12 November 2010 04:34

Much easier than with one!


Agreed!

It's only really to fill the lowest octave. ATCs cover the rest of the spectrum, but just lacked the balls needed for some styles of music.