Velodyne..... VRP vs. DLS

[JKnPA]

I will be buying my first real 'sub' shortly. I have been looking at the Velodyne 'VRP 1000' and the 'DLS 3750R' both 10" models. The former is priced at about $250 and the 'DLS' at about $500.
Is the 'DLS' worth the doubled price? I assume I'm paying for the 'digital signal processor'.
Any thoughts on Velodyne would be appreciated.
John

 

[mike c]

the DLS-R has a bigger enclosure, more power, goes lower, has a remote ... and the DSP that can change EQ boosts and subsonic filters to tailor the performance of the DLS-R to your taste.

the DLS-R will naturally go louder and with less port chuffing due to its slot port.

for 500 dollars, I'd get:
http://www.edesignaudio.com/edv2/index.php?cPath=2_41

one of these

the 600 dollar A5-350 (shipping included) will probably trample the VRP and DLS-R even if you had them both.

 

[JKnPA]

Not a power issue...

Mike,
Thanks for the reply. I really don't need a lot of power. The RMS power is listed as 185W. for the 'DLS' and the 'DPS' as opposed to 130W. for the 'VRP1000. The lower freq. range is 28-120hz. as opposed to 35-140hz. for the 'VRP'. So I really don't see too much difference looking at those two factors.
I really don't want to spend more than $500. So would you say the difference in price is worth the $$$$ based on the quality of the speakers? I don't care about the 'remote control' capabilities of the sub!
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/383361-REG/Velodyne_VRP1000_VRP_1000_10_170_Watts.html

 

[mike c]

how big is your room? (how many cubic feet?) does it open to other areas?

are you going to use this for movies or music?

 

[JKnPA]

Factors...

Mike,
The room size is 15x15x8...... livingroom, that opens to kitchen.
I want it for music/movies...... more so movies than music.
I just want a quality 'sub' without moving the walls or spending a lot of $$$$$$.
I was under the impression Velodyne was a 'quality' company. My first impression was the extra $250 was not worth the money for the 'digital processor' and any difference it would make.

 

[mike c]

i would really recommend the DLS-R (emphasis on the R) over the VRP.

it's always better for SQ to have a subwoofer playing below it's capabilities than a subwoofer playing at it's limits.

did you have a previous subwoofer? (what are you upgrading from) or will this be your first subwoofer?

would you also consider the A2-300 subwoofer from elemental designs? it's 350USD shipped, but there is a one month wait. do you have WAF concerns?

 

[Sheep]

I'd throw a PB-10NSD and a Hsu VTF-2 MK3 in there as well.

SVS
http://www.svsound.com/products-sub-box-10nsd.cfm

Hsu
http://www.hsuresearch.com/products/vtf-2-mk3.html

SheepStar

 

[JKnPA]

i would really recommend the DLS-R (emphasis on the R) over the VRP.

it's always better for SQ to have a subwoofer playing below it's capabilities than a subwoofer playing at it's limits.
I understand that......... I can't say whether the 'VRP' will be enough!

did you have a previous subwoofer? (what are you upgrading from) or will this be your first subwoofer?
Yes..... its a passive Yamaha that was part of a 'HT system'.

would you also consider the A2-300 subwoofer from elemental designs? it's 350USD shipped, but there is a one month wait. do you have WAF concerns?

I looked at the 'ED' link you gave me and I looked at the posts on the other website. They may be very good subs; but I don't like the looks of the units. I want a 'sub' that looks good because it will be visible in the livingroom.
No 'WAF" factor....... not an issue.
I wanted something with a cherry wood look, but the price was way beyond my limits. I was going to buy the Polk sub in my avatar, but the reviews were all bad!
John

 

[mike c]

in that case, a cherry DLS-R would be my recommendation

 

[GlocksRock]

I used to own the DLS-3750R and I got it for $250 shipped brand new, and at that price point it was very good, I wouldn't however pay $500 for it. I would save up and get an SVS or HSU, which would blow the Velodyne out of the water. The remove is a very nice feature, but I found that once my levels were set, I rarely used the remote, but the classic/jazz setting gave the flattest response.

 

[cobra99dave]

JK, it wont let me reply to your PM because I dont have enough posts. Anyway, I have the VRP-1000, its a decent sub and preforms well at moderate volume. In my apartment I was very satisfied with it but now that own my own single home I really like to crank it up and its just a bit underpowered. Overall, not bad for the price it just depends on your usage and room size.

 

[JKnPA]

Very good.....

Ok......................... thanks for the reply.
John