Velodyne VX-10 subwoofer- thoughts

[EasyCompany506]

I saw the Velodyne VX-10 on Amazon for $130 plus shipping and now it's around $160 plus shipping. I think it lists for around $199. Would this be a decent sub for little money or is it crap based on the following.
-I run a sub 20%-30% of the time. normally watching action movies when nobody is home or asleep or when friends or wife are watching an action movies.
-For living room 12x20x8
- front L/R have woofers and all speakers have great mids
-looking to get $1000 - $1500 Aperion or Energy speakers in the next year or two.
-not a big fan of tons of base, just want the power of a depth charger in U-571 and not constant base all the time.
-looking to keep the price around $200 and the BIC H-100 is going for around $250 after shipping.
-just want to save money and get some low base.
thanks.

 

[GlocksRock]

Check out the Dayton subs at parts express dot com and you will see some very good stuff for the money, even is bass (not base) isn't your thing, you still get lots of bang for the buck. I'm sure the velodyne is pretty good to, just shop around and get what fits your budget.

 

[mojo_13]

I would say look at the dayton subs also for the price. The seller on ebay will take $239 shipped for the BIC H-100. That is the way I would go if you can handle the extra $39. It can get low and if you are going to upgrade it may keep you from having to upgrade your subwoofer also in the future.

 

[rnatalli]

The VX10 is a very linear and musical sub, but it doesn't quite shake the walls for HT. The Dayton isn't as linear, but pretty good overall and definitely better than the VX10 for action movie type stuff.

 

[Gimpy Ric]

-looking to get $1000 - $1500 Aperion or Energy speakers in the next year or two.

I am the un official Aperion Audio "Fanboy" here, I guess. You can look in my signature and see the speakers that I have.

I understand that you're on a budget, but if you really want to know the truth, and many here will agree with me, you can never have too much bass or subwoofer.

 

[Guiria]

I own the VX-10 and use it in a 15x19x8 room. I find the sub very linear and musical within it's limitations. If it's depth charges from U-571 you are looking for I would look somewhere else AND spend more money.

The Velo gets sloppy when pushed too hard, especially with lots of LFE content.

My in room -6db point is 26 Hz, I'm not sure what frequency the U-571 depth charges are but I'm sure they are much lower than that. You may feel them a little but you won't be hearing them.

Overall I have no regrets with the Velo.

 

[hondajake]

Just from expereince in buying something just to have it now, I would wait until you had more money saved and buy something that you will really like.

I bought a HSU STF-1 subwoofer and now I wished I waited and got one of the bigger subs now, and now I am looking to upgade....

 

[MikeMcM1956]

I would also say wait a little while and get something bigger and better. The local Fry's had the VX-10 on sale for $130, and I was tempted to buy two of them. I also have some old-school fronts with 15" woofers that a fairly good down to about 40Hz, so I didn't figure I'd need much in the way of a sub. Some conversations and thread following on various forums convinced me to hold off and get bigger/better. I ended up with a gently used Hsu VF-3 MkII, and am very glad I waited. For music or HT, a good sub is worth every penny as it brings out audio that you have never heard before even with a set of fronts with 'big' woofers.

The previous poster is ready to upgrade his STF-1, maybe he could cut you a deal. It's only an 8" sub, but should deliver more than the VX-10. Even if it costs more, the performance improvement is worth it.

Google Hsu Research and look them over, and read some of the forum reviews. Whatever you end up with, enjoy!

Mike

 

[rnatalli]

The previous poster is ready to upgrade his STF-1, maybe he could cut you a deal. It's only an 8" sub, but should deliver more than the VX-10. Even if it costs more, the performance improvement is worth it.

The STF-1 does deliver more than the VX-10 IMO.

 

[hondajake]

I have a 2000 cubic foot room and the STF-1 does good and has good bass output and can shake the floor on War of the Worlds, but I am looking for more depth and output in lower ranges, I am just getting into HT again after having a been in 2 channel for a few years.

I could cut you a deal if nearby, I live in Mid Michigan. I dont have the orginal box for the sub, I have had it since 2004.

 

[Guiria]

The STF-1 does deliver more than the VX-10 IMO.

Stats are not everything when it comes to sound quality.

I have read on different forums that people like the VX-10 better than the STF-1 so it really is purely subjective and dependent on the room and acoustic environment in which the sub is used. I have not heard the STF-1 so I can't really argue my opinion on the two.

If the STF-1 is better I would argue it is only marginally better and the OP would be better off getting a substantial upgrade over the VX-10.

HSU makes great subs, but so does Velodyne

 

[Sheep]

The VX10 is a very linear and musical sub, but it doesn't quite shake the walls for HT. The Dayton isn't as linear, but pretty good overall and definitely better than the VX10 for action movie type stuff.

Where are you getting this information?

SheepStar

 

[rnatalli]

Where are you getting this information?

Personal experience. I've heard the VX-10, Dayton SUB-100, and STF-1 all in the same environment.

 

[rnatalli]

Stats are not everything when it comes to sound quality.

I have read on different forums that people like the VX-10 better than the STF-1 so it really is purely subjective and dependent on the room and acoustic environment in which the sub is used. I have not heard the STF-1 so I can't really argue my opinion on the two.

If the STF-1 is better I would argue it is only marginally better and the OP would be better off getting a substantial upgrade over the VX-10.

HSU makes great subs, but so does Velodyne

Like you said, stats aren't everything and I believe it's the Velo that has the superior stats, but as we know, you can't go on that alone. Having heard both subs, the STF-1 is definitely the better sub. $100 better, that's up to the individual. The OP would be better off saving for something like the STF-2. Velo make greats subs but not at this price range.

 

[Guiria]

The OP would be better off saving for something like the STF-2. Velo make greats subs but not at this price range.

I completely agree about saving for something more.

On the other hand, I believe the Velo VX-10 to be an exceptional sub for its market price ($130.00-160.00 shipped), if that's all you can afford.

 

[axle_rose]

just my two cents

I am using the VX-10 as a second sub to my already ancient but amazing AR Sub. I think the VX-10 compliments it quite nice. I have Athena AS-F2 front speakers, a Polk Audio center and some cheapo Boston Acoustic rears. I run all those off a Carver AV-505 through an Outlaw Audio 950 preamp.

Where the VX-10 is not earth shaking the AR takes care of that...with the AR alone, not only do hear the depth charge, but you feel it. I agree the VX-10 is probably better at music passages but, for the money it is a good little main sub or even better as a second sub. You can always eek out a little more bass by using a T-adapter.

 

[GomGom]

The seller on ebay will take $239 shipped for the BIC H-100.

Mind to share the seller on eBay? How is it compared to Dayton SUB-12 or Acoustic Audio HD SUB120?

 

[lsiberian]

The VX10 is a very linear and musical sub, but it doesn't quite shake the walls for HT. The Dayton isn't as linear, but pretty good overall and definitely better than the VX10 for action movie type stuff.

I wouldn't be so sure. Without trying each in the room you really can't make the conclusion either way IMO.

The Dayton however is cheaper and plenty nice for a non bass person.

In honor of the misspelling. I say this.

All your base are belong to us.

 

[sholling]

I own a VX-10 and if you were looking for a sub for music in a small room I'd say it was a good choice. But if you're looking for deep punchy bass like a depth charge the baby Velo just can't deliver it. It just cannot move enough air and doesn't have the power behind it. You need something that will deliver down to 20hz and for that I'd say that your best bet is to save a bit longer and get a SVS PB10NSD. If that's out of the question then a The Speaker Company T250 is about as close as you're going to come in your price range.