Velodyne: Optimum Series (Optimum-8, Optimum-10, Optimum-12)

[Bernal]

Hi,
I want to complete my HT. I think the Optimus 10?:confused:
Recommendations
BRR

Optimum Series
Specifications
Optimum-8
Optimum-10
Optimum-12
Amplifier:
(Class D)
2400 watts Dynamic
1200 watts RMS Power
2400 watts Dynamic
1200 watts RMS Power
2400 watts Dynamic
1200 watts RMS Power
Woofer:
8” forward firing
(6.5” piston diameter)
10” forward firing
(8” piston diameter)
12” forward firing
(9.7”piston diameter)
Magnet Structure:
204 oz. (12.7 lbs)
346 oz. (21.6 lbs)
346 oz. (21.6 lbs)
Frequency Response:
Overall
+/- 3 dB

16 – 240 Hz
26 – 120 Hz


13 – 240 Hz
23 – 120 Hz


13 – 240 Hz
21 – 120 Hz

Voice Coil:
2.5” Dual Layer
Inside/outside wound
3” Dual Layer
Inside/outside wound
3” Dual Layer
Inside/outside wound
Harmonic Distortion:
<5% (typical)
<5% (typical)
<5% (typical)
High Pass Crossover:
80 Hz (6 dB/octave)
80 Hz (6 dB/octave)
80 Hz (6 dB/octave)
Low Pass Crossover:
(adjustable)
40 Hz – 120 Hz
(12 dB octave initial,
24 dB octave ultimate)
40 Hz – 120 Hz
(12 dB octave initial,
24 dB octave ultimate)
40 Hz – 120 Hz
(12 dB octave initial,
24 dB octave ultimate)
Outputs:
Line-Level, 80 Hz up
Line-Level, 80 Hz up
Line-Level, 80 Hz up
Inputs:
Line and Speaker Level
Line and Speaker Level
Line and Speaker Level
Phase:
0º, 90º, 180º, 270º
0º, 90º, 180º, 270º
0º, 90º, 180º, 270º
Cabinet:
Sealed enclosure
Sealed enclosure
Sealed enclosure
Finish:
Hand-rubbed black gloss lacquer or cherry veneer
Hand-rubbed black gloss lacquer or cherry veneer
Hand-rubbed black gloss lacquer or cherry veneer
Video Shielded:
No
Yes
Yes
Accessories:
Mic, mic stand and remote control
Mic, mic stand and remote control
Mic, mic stand and remote control
Dimensions (H/W/D):
(inc. feet, grille and knobs)
11” x 10.5” x 14”
28 cm x 26.7 cm x 35.6 cm
13.5” x 13” x 16”
34.3 cm x 33 cm x 40.6 cm
15.25” x 14.88” x 18.5”
38.7 cm x 37.8 cm x 47 cm
Shipping Weight:
(approx)
33 lbs. (15 kg)
43 lbs. (20 kg)
49 lbs. (22 kg)
Warranty:
(parts/labor)
Three years (electronics)
Five years (drivers)
Three years (electronics)
Five years (drivers)
Three years (electronics)
Five years (drivers)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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1) DENON AVR-4308CI: Advanced 7.1 CH/5.1+2 CH/ 3.1+2+2 CH A/V Home Theater /MultiMedia Multi-Source/Zone Receiver with Networking and WiFi/170 watts x 7 channels
2) SUNFIRE Grand Signature - Bob Carver's
3) OPPO DV-980H 1080p Up-Converting Universal DVD Player with HDMI and 7.1CH Audio
4) DENON DVD-2500BTCI: Blu-ray Disc™ DVD/CD Digital Player/Transport (change for a OPPO BDP-83 Blu-ray Disc Player will be available soon)
5) HITACHI P55T501. 55" HD1080 Plasma HDTV
6) POLKAUDIO LSiC (Center speaker)
7) POLKAUDIO LSi15 LEFT (Front speaker)
8) POLKAUDIO LSi15 RIGHT (Front speaker)
9) POLKAUDIO LSif/x LEFT (Surround speaker)
10) POLKAUDIO LSif/x RIGHT (Surround speaker)
11) SONY SA-WP16 ( Sub Woofer 2X200W)

[NewHTguy]

Bernal,
You might want to elaborate on room size, listening preference etc... I love my Velo SPL 1200R, but my focus is music, with HT being a distant second. I don't know much about th other lines. However, I will warn you that some people will condemn a manufacturer based on one or two models. One person in another thread claimed that the Velo's he's heard had a muddy sound. Nothing could be further from the truth with mine. It has a tight base and many nice features. As you know, Velo has many lines and each is geared toward a different type of consumer. Good luck and let us know. Btw, Audio Advisor has some deals on Velos right now.

[Sherardp]

Nice setup in your signature OP. go for the biggest one you can afford. Also as NewHT mentioned, knowing room size will help. Is the room dedicated or does it open up to a new room, all this helps in sub choice and will effect the output at the listening position.

[Bernal]

The pictures of my system the audio is here:

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=98096




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01) DENON AVR-4308CI: Advanced 7.1 CH/5.1+2 CH/ 3.1+2+2 CH A/V Home Theater /MultiMedia Multi-Source/Zone Receiver with Networking and WiFi/170 watts x 7 channels
02) SUNFIRE Grand Signature - Bob Carver's
03) OPPO DV-980H 1080p Up-Converting Universal DVD Player with HDMI and 7.1CH Audio
04) DENON DVD-2500BTCI: Blu-ray Disc™ DVD/CD Digital Player/Transport (change for a OPPO BDP-83 Blu-ray Disc Player will be available soon)
05) HITACHI P55T501. 55" HD1080 Plasma HDTV
06) POLKAUDIO LSiC (Center speaker)
07) POLKAUDIO LSi15 LEFT (Front speaker)
08) POLKAUDIO LSi15 RIGHT (Front speaker)
09) POLKAUDIO LSif/x LEFT (Surround speaker)
10) POLKAUDIO LSif/x RIGHT (Surround speaker)
11) VELODYNE OPTIMUN SERIES (High Output Digital EQ SubWoofer 2400W/1200WRMS)