The Official Velodyne Subwoofer Owners Thread - Blu-ray Forum

Big Daddy · 01-21-2009, 11:19 AM

Please discuss your Velodyne subwoofers in this thread. You can include pictures, reviews, or any other comments regarding your subwoofer.

Manufacturer’s Website: http://www.velodyne.com/main.aspx

Slec · 01-21-2009, 11:54 AM

DLS-4000R

Absolutely Love it. For low end, I always test using a Soul Coughing CD as their bassist used an upright, which provides tremendous thump. Gives a great idea of how the sub will handle normal low end.

The EQ functions are fantastic, I've found that the Jazz setting is the best for music (IMO, of course). I typically leave that on for movies, but if the low end is lacking, I switch it over.

I haven't found anything that is beyond what this sub can do (yet) during movies or music. It may not blow the house down like other subs, but it can rattle with the best.

un4gvn94538 · 01-22-2009, 12:48 AM

very happy with my vrp 1200.

sarge1976 · 01-22-2009, 02:59 PM

I recently posted a thread on "which subwoofer should I choose" I was down to 2 that I was torn between, Velodyne DLS 5000R or Klipsch Ref series 12in, well I went with the Velodyne but the seller contacted me yesterday to tell me that the model DLS 5000R was no longer available,so he offered me the newer series for $100 more DEQ-15R,(750 watts RMS, 1500 watts Peak) I think it was a pretty good deal,do any of you have this model or have any comments on it?

Slec · 01-22-2009, 03:13 PM

I haven't heard this model, but it's a step up from the DLS line, so that sounds like a great deal. it's $150 cheaper than I can find anywhere on the net.

sarge1976 · 01-22-2009, 03:23 PM

yeah im looking forward to getting it next Wed,I cant wait to see how it sounds,750 watts RMS

, right now I have an Infinity PS-12 so this should be an improvement to my HT

mattstat · 01-22-2009, 09:56 PM

Have the DSP-10 in my HT... Very respectable sub, have not had any issues with it so far, looking to move on up to the DEQ-15R... I have given it a listen and it sounded so clean.

Schultzy · 01-22-2009, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattstat

Have the DSP-10 in my HT... Very respectable sub, have not had any issues with it so far, looking to move on up to the DEQ-15R... I have given it a listen and it sounded so clean.

I also have the DPS-10. Do you leave it on the Movie setting? Also, what do you set the low pass dial at in the back of the sub?

mattstat · 01-22-2009, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schultz

I also have the DPS-10. Do you leave it on the Movie setting? Also, what do you set the low pass dial at in the back of the sub?

I do leave it on the "Movie" setting for most applications, sometimes for music I do enjoy the "Jazz" setting... When I go home I'll check the low-pass dial to see where it sits.

sarge1976 · 01-22-2009, 11:46 PM

i haven't yet heard the DEQ 15R, does it pound? i am assuming it does it's 750 watts RMS

,I am getting this sub as a replacement for my Infinity PS-12,so its pretty much a blind buy

mattstat · 01-23-2009, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schultz

I also have the DPS-10. Do you leave it on the Movie setting? Also, what do you set the low pass dial at in the back of the sub?

I have the Low-pass on Direct... and I have my receiver set the cross-over at 80...

LeoneFan · 01-24-2009, 08:51 AM

DLS-4000R here. Very tight and responsive with zero distortion. Perfect for movies and music.

blu master · 01-24-2009, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattstat

I have the Low-pass on Direct... and I have my receiver set the cross-over at 80...

When i put mine on direct i get a lot of noise from the sub so i oppted for the 80 settings. To add to the topic the dps 10 is a very good subwoofer i'm thinking about getting another one or i might get the dps 12.

Schultzy · 01-26-2009, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattstat

I have the Low-pass on Direct... and I have my receiver set the cross-over at 80...

Quote:

Originally Posted by blu master

When i put mine on direct i get a lot of noise from the sub so i oppted for the 80 settings. To add to the topic the dps 10 is a very good subwoofer i'm thinking about getting another one or i might get the dps 12.

In both the receiver and the actual "blinking light" control on the sub, where do you keep the volume of your DPS-10 at? Right now the receiversetting is at 0db (goes from -12/+12), but the blinking light is hard to gauge. I love the sub, but really hate the method of volume control.

mattstat · 01-26-2009, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schultz

In both the receiver and the actual "blinking light" control on the sub, where do you keep the volume of your DPS-10 at? Right now the receiversetting is at 0db (goes from -12/+12), but the blinking light is hard to gauge. I love the sub, but really hate the method of volume control.

I believe the YPAO set my sub to -12, but I found I had to crank up the volume on the sub then... so I have the receiver set at -7 and my sub on +36...

and yourself?

I hate the volume control as well, hard to hear the difference while keeping track of number of blinks to find the best setting.

Schultzy · 01-26-2009, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattstat

I believe the YPAO set my sub to -12, but I found I had to crank up the volume on the sub then... so I have the receiver set at -7 and my sub on +36...

and yourself?

I hate the volume control as well, hard to hear the difference while keeping track of number of blinks to find the best setting.

How do you know it is +36? Do you know what it goes up to?

I think both volumes for my sub are in the middle-ish.

mattstat · 01-27-2009, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schultz

How do you know it is +36? Do you know what it goes up to?

I think both volumes for my sub are in the middle-ish.

In the manual it says how to interpret the number of blinks... slow bloinks are 10,20,30 etc... the quicker blinks are 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9....

therefore 3 slow blinks and six quick blinks meane the vol. is set at 36

coolmilo · 01-27-2009, 10:38 PM

I have a Velodyne DD-12. I calibrated it using the Velodyne calibration program and then calibrated the room using Audyssey MultEQ Pro (an upgrade to my Integra DTC-9.8). This tamed the LFE too much. I then defeated the EQ and adjusted the subwoofer filters (subsonic, contour, low-pass, etc). The LFE, especially the low end is extremely good now (for the size on my room).

Further, my friend and I used RoomEQ Wizard from Home Theater Shack to measure and help dial in my room.

http://www.hometheatershack.com/roomeq/ (requires registration)

I am very happy with my subwoofer for the moment.

sarge1976 · 02-01-2009, 10:05 PM

As of this week I am a proud owner of a Velodyne DEQ-15R

, I have nothing to say but I am extremely happy with it

Big Daddy · 02-01-2009, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sarge1976

As of this week I am a proud owner of a Velodyne DEQ-15R

, I have nothing to say but I am extremely happy with it

We won't congratulate you until you post some pictures.

01-21-2009, 11:19 AM	#1
Big Daddy Moderator Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Southern California Home Theater Gallery:79 Blu-ray collection:122 Trading Score:1	The Official Velodyne Subwoofer Owners Thread Please discuss your Velodyne subwoofers in this thread. You can include pictures, reviews, or any other comments regarding your subwoofer. Manufacturer’s Website: http://www.velodyne.com/main.aspx Last edited by Big Daddy; 01-21-2009 at 11:28 AM.

01-22-2009, 12:48 AM	#3
un4gvn94538 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Limbo Blu-ray collection:371 PS3 collection:6 Trading Score:30	very happy with my vrp 1200. PSN: un4gvn2 LIVE: un4givn2 SPOOOON!! My music collection

01-22-2009, 02:59 PM	#4
sarge1976 Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Shillington,PA Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:1038 PS3 collection:21 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:4	I recently posted a thread on "which subwoofer should I choose" I was down to 2 that I was torn between, Velodyne DLS 5000R or Klipsch Ref series 12in, well I went with the Velodyne but the seller contacted me yesterday to tell me that the model DLS 5000R was no longer available,so he offered me the newer series for $100 more DEQ-15R,(750 watts RMS, 1500 watts Peak) I think it was a pretty good deal,do any of you have this model or have any comments on it? 2D LOYALIST Displays-Pioneer Kuro KRP-600M-LR,Pioneer Kuro KRP-500M-BR(Both Calibrated by DNice),Panasonic-42PZ80U-Basement,Samsung-LN22B460-Kit Pioneer Elite SC-57/Emotiva XPA-2&XPA-5 Amps/Klipsch RF-83's,RC-64, 2 SVS PB-13 Ultras,PB12-NSD,Klipsch RS-62s, RS-52s,BD Players-Oppo BDP-95 Reg Free,Pioneer Elite BD-52FD,SVS ASEQ,Sqzbx Duet & Touch,Panamax M-5300PM,Belkin PF60& AVU1500 UPS,Harmony 1100,2-XBOX360S,PS3 Slim 250GB,Wii,DTVHR24W/1TB HD,AppleTV,DiamondCaseDesigns TV Cab.

01-22-2009, 03:23 PM	#6
sarge1976 Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Shillington,PA Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:1038 PS3 collection:21 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:4	yeah im looking forward to getting it next Wed,I cant wait to see how it sounds,750 watts RMS , right now I have an Infinity PS-12 so this should be an improvement to my HT 2D LOYALIST Displays-Pioneer Kuro KRP-600M-LR,Pioneer Kuro KRP-500M-BR(Both Calibrated by DNice),Panasonic-42PZ80U-Basement,Samsung-LN22B460-Kit Pioneer Elite SC-57/Emotiva XPA-2&XPA-5 Amps/Klipsch RF-83's,RC-64, 2 SVS PB-13 Ultras,PB12-NSD,Klipsch RS-62s, RS-52s,BD Players-Oppo BDP-95 Reg Free,Pioneer Elite BD-52FD,SVS ASEQ,Sqzbx Duet & Touch,Panamax M-5300PM,Belkin PF60& AVU1500 UPS,Harmony 1100,2-XBOX360S,PS3 Slim 250GB,Wii,DTVHR24W/1TB HD,AppleTV,DiamondCaseDesigns TV Cab.

01-22-2009, 09:56 PM	#7
mattstat Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Lethbridge, AB Blu-ray collection:149 PS3 collection:4 Blu-ray reviews:3	Have the DSP-10 in my HT... Very respectable sub, have not had any issues with it so far, looking to move on up to the DEQ-15R... I have given it a listen and it sounded so clean. TV: 52" Sharp Aquos & Panny ae4000u projector on 106" Draper screen Receiver: Yamaha HTR-6160 Equipment: 120GB PS3 SLIM, SHAW HD PVR, Wii, Monoprice HDMI powered switch Speakers: Energy C-500's (Front), RC-LCR, C-200 Bookshelves (Rear) Subs: Velodyne DSP-10, Polk PSW 125 Power: Monster HTS 1600 To Control it all: Harmony One w PS3 adapter

01-21-2009, 11:54 AM	#2
Slec Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Hampton Roads, VA Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:241 PS3 collection:12 Blu-ray reviews:7 Hardware reviews:2 Trading Score:15	DLS-4000R Absolutely Love it. For low end, I always test using a Soul Coughing CD as their bassist used an upright, which provides tremendous thump. Gives a great idea of how the sub will handle normal low end. The EQ functions are fantastic, I've found that the Jazz setting is the best for music (IMO, of course). I typically leave that on for movies, but if the low end is lacking, I switch it over. I haven't found anything that is beyond what this sub can do (yet) during movies or music. It may not blow the house down like other subs, but it can rattle with the best.

01-22-2009, 03:13 PM	#5
Slec Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Hampton Roads, VA Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:241 PS3 collection:12 Blu-ray reviews:7 Hardware reviews:2 Trading Score:15	I haven't heard this model, but it's a step up from the DLS line, so that sounds like a great deal. it's $150 cheaper than I can find anywhere on the net.

01-22-2009, 11:46 PM	#10
sarge1976 Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Shillington,PA Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:1038 PS3 collection:21 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:4	i haven't yet heard the DEQ 15R, does it pound? i am assuming it does it's 750 watts RMS ,I am getting this sub as a replacement for my Infinity PS-12,so its pretty much a blind buy 2D LOYALIST Displays-Pioneer Kuro KRP-600M-LR,Pioneer Kuro KRP-500M-BR(Both Calibrated by DNice),Panasonic-42PZ80U-Basement,Samsung-LN22B460-Kit Pioneer Elite SC-57/Emotiva XPA-2&XPA-5 Amps/Klipsch RF-83's,RC-64, 2 SVS PB-13 Ultras,PB12-NSD,Klipsch RS-62s, RS-52s,BD Players-Oppo BDP-95 Reg Free,Pioneer Elite BD-52FD,SVS ASEQ,Sqzbx Duet & Touch,Panamax M-5300PM,Belkin PF60& AVU1500 UPS,Harmony 1100,2-XBOX360S,PS3 Slim 250GB,Wii,DTVHR24W/1TB HD,AppleTV,DiamondCaseDesigns TV Cab.

01-24-2009, 08:51 AM	#12
LeoneFan Senior Member Member since:Jan 2007	DLS-4000R here. Very tight and responsive with zero distortion. Perfect for movies and music.

01-27-2009, 10:38 PM	#18
coolmilo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Silicon Valley Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	I have a Velodyne DD-12. I calibrated it using the Velodyne calibration program and then calibrated the room using Audyssey MultEQ Pro (an upgrade to my Integra DTC-9.8). This tamed the LFE too much. I then defeated the EQ and adjusted the subwoofer filters (subsonic, contour, low-pass, etc). The LFE, especially the low end is extremely good now (for the size on my room). Further, my friend and I used RoomEQ Wizard from Home Theater Shack to measure and help dial in my room. http://www.hometheatershack.com/roomeq/ (requires registration) I am very happy with my subwoofer for the moment. *"There's No Charge for Awesomeness - Po"*

02-01-2009, 10:05 PM	#19
sarge1976 Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Shillington,PA Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:1038 PS3 collection:21 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:4	As of this week I am a proud owner of a Velodyne DEQ-15R , I have nothing to say but I am extremely happy with it 2D LOYALIST Displays-Pioneer Kuro KRP-600M-LR,Pioneer Kuro KRP-500M-BR(Both Calibrated by DNice),Panasonic-42PZ80U-Basement,Samsung-LN22B460-Kit Pioneer Elite SC-57/Emotiva XPA-2&XPA-5 Amps/Klipsch RF-83's,RC-64, 2 SVS PB-13 Ultras,PB12-NSD,Klipsch RS-62s, RS-52s,BD Players-Oppo BDP-95 Reg Free,Pioneer Elite BD-52FD,SVS ASEQ,Sqzbx Duet & Touch,Panamax M-5300PM,Belkin PF60& AVU1500 UPS,Harmony 1100,2-XBOX360S,PS3 Slim 250GB,Wii,DTVHR24W/1TB HD,AppleTV,DiamondCaseDesigns TV Cab.

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