Dead Subwoofer Poll

[Monster Jam]

My beloved Velodyne SPL 1200 Series II died. I dont know exactly when it passed, but it is no longer with us. :(

In any case, I am considering a few options; please help me make up my mind which direction to go. Thanks!

[jimmyzen]

How about cost analysis for each choice? Somewhere along the line money has to come into it. My rule is generally if a repair or modification to continue use exceeds 50% of buying a new one I will buy new.

[PSOVLSK]

Although I agree with jimmyzen that money has to fit somewhere in the equation, I voted to buy the SVS you've always dreamed of. My Plus/2 is the best audio purchase I've ever made.

[engtaz]

go on AVS forum in the Velodyne area a curt c will help you with your Velo.
Contact Velodyne service at; 408-465-2851. They can help you with trouble shooting and repair if necessary.
Curt@velodyne.com (480)-595-7141

[engtaz]

This is the Offical Velodyne Support Thread:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&page=69&pp=30

[Monster Jam]

Thanks everyone. The SVS is in fact high on my list, but I think I am going to sit tight for a while.

[tecmo04]

you only live once, so buy what you want and enjoy it! Its not like the SVS prices are going to go down if you wait a month or even three.

[Monster Jam]

I hear that. But money is tight, I have to wait to "cash out" vacation time in December. Its a long time to wait, I know, but it'll be my little present.

[Taurus574]

I hear that. But money is tight, I have to wait to "cash out" vacation time in December. Its a long time to wait, I know, but it'll be my little present.

Credit Card :D Credit Card :D Credit Card:D

[bigaudiofanatic]

Never blew or damaged a sub

[janmike]

Save your money and buy the SVS down the road. You will NOT regret it.

[beardog03]

SVS....
Get the new driver...
I love my SVS (s)

I wish I had the money to get the one that was offered up to me lately....I have been trying to figure a way to do it ever since I learned of it..


SVS....there is no other choice !!

[Monster Jam]

For what its worth...

I plan on buying a new SVS in December.

I called Velodyne and they informed me it is a flat rate of $230 to repair the amp. Well, depending on what the problem is, that sounds like a calculated risk. But I'm beside myself looking at a speaker I pad $1k for collecting dust. So, I decided to fix the Velodyne as well. They asked me to remove the amp panel from the unit, disconnect the wires and send it in to them with the RMA ($10 shipping UPS).

So come December I'll have two subs (assuming the Velodyne lasts 3 months after repair ;) ) - I don't know whether I'll run both in the theatre room, or move the one or the other to 2-channel backup use (and the likely candidate there will be the Velodyne given its sealed enclosure).

Thanks again for the information!

[Monster Jam]

Final Update: The turnaround time from Velodyne was lightning fast. My amp was returned within 8 working days (delivery time is two days each way economy). I just now got around to installing it, testing it with The Police (DTS Audio) followed up with the movie The Number 23.

I don't remember it ever kicking so hard.

I'm happy again, but still eye-ballin the SVS.

[engtaz]

Velodyne is a very good company.