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Velodyne EQ-Max 15 Subwoofer Review
Velodyne's EQ-Max line arguably offers the most bang for the buck out of the current Velodyne roster with a plethora of upscale basic features similar to those found on their higher end lines and missing from other manufacturers subwoofers. The largest model the EQ-Max 15 at $879 is the least expensive Velodyne model to offer a 15" driver. The reinforced fiber cone driver is housed in a large 21"x19"x21.5" enclosure with a vinyl finish that has a pleasing dark brown wood grain character to it. The removable grille bucks the typical square trend and is instead contoured towards the bottom around the driver which further enhances the appearance. The driver is vented from the bottom of the enclosure via a pair of 3" diameter ports and the whole system is powered by a 750 watt rated class D amplifier. Additional features of the EQ-Max line include: Remote control, 4 user selectable EQ presets, speaker level inputs and outputs and auto room EQ with a supplied microphone. It's no surprise that the EQ-Max 15 had a powerful presence with movies due to the vented alignment and 15" driver, but extra deep extension is not its forte. That being the case the EQ-Max 15 achieved the Audioholics Medium Room rating. Powerful and dynamic music playback is where the EQ-Max 15 really excelled and judging from some of the objective measurements, it is easy to see why. Feature laden and DSP operated via remote control from the comfort of your seat, the EQ-Max 15 certainly has a lot to offer.
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its phillip (02-28-2012)
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The review is a tad short.....
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Hmm, it's not showing all the pages yet. Give it an hour or so for our site Cache to catch up.Originally Posted by DrFunk
In the meantime, here is the full review:
http://www.audioholics.com/reviews/s...5-introduction
Last edited by gene; 02-26-2012 at 11:28 PM.
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The whole report is up now!
This is pretty much what i had expected from this sub. Velodyne is still a big box sub brand that makes great subs but when trying to compete with ID sub brands, they just dont give you the performance per dollar in the same catagory. This is not to say this is a bad sub. But if i had $879 to spend all over again, i wouldnt change the decision i made. Somebody will buy this sub & love it, just wont be me, sorry Velodyne!!
Thank you for the review however!!! I ALWAYS love reading the reviews you put out!!! Great job
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Lol the SVS PB12NSD blows this thing out of the water. costs a lot less and looks better too.
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Well, that's a little extreme - in the primary music range, the Velodyne has a good deal more headroom than the SVS, and it has more setup/connection options. If 32Hz and up is the most important thing to you, I could see someone opting for the Velodyne.
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There are some uses for this sub. Say someone plays a lot of music, has a large space & wants it loud. The >30hz bass would be pretty strong & Velos can be pretty musical...still not my cup of tea but like i said, someone will buy this.
T.V: Panasonic TC-P54V1O Receiver: Yamaha RX-A2OOO
Turntable: Lenco L75 w/ custom plinth
Phono Stage: Rolls Bellari VP13O Bluray/CD: [COLOR="Red"]
Sub: HSU MBM-12 MKII D.I.Y Sub Platforms
Shaker: Earthquake MQB-1 Power Filter: APC-C5
Interconnects: UltraLink HT Series
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What would the next step up be from this sub? For HT purposes, I see the SVS PB12-NSD as the stronger choice, and it's cheaper, too. I wonder how far up the Velo chain you need to go before hitting something that will truly meet or beat the SVS...
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Sorry I don't. Imo John summarized it very nicely:
and now compare it to another sub (which retails for $230 less)recommended as maintaining adequate headroom in rooms or spaces of 1,500-3,000 cubic feet and/or for users who usually listen at low to moderate volume levels.
p.s: Thanks John for great review !!!.... receives the Audioholics Bassoholic Large room rating, which means that this sub is recommended as maintaining adequate headroom in rooms or spaces of 3,000 to 5,000 cubic feet and/or for users who usually listen at moderate to high volume levels.
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Remember the room rating includes home theater use, so bass <32Hz is important. That's the qualifier - If you don't much care about <32Hz (and not everyone does), the numbers favor the Velodyne.
Quoting John:
Powerful and dynamic music playback is where the EQ-Max 15 really excelled and judging from some of the objective measurements, it is easy to see why.
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