subwoofers

[mike c]

i wonder how much this thing retails?

http://www.velodyne.com/velodyne/products/product.aspx?ID=3&sid=924q388w

 

[MACCA350]

thats the one, its around 15k or so....

 

[mike c]

thats the one, its around 15k or so....

oh, i didnt notice jaxvon mention velodyne ...
but this one has two amps i think?

15K? what engine does this thing have? V6? power windows? magwheels?


btw, how much did the DD15 set you back? did you compare that DD with other series of velodynes? (e.g. CHT) what made you decide on a DD?

 

[jaxvon]

Also note that it's 40" tall and weighs in at 385 lbs! WHOA....

 

[BMXTRIX]

For those in the Washington DC area, last time I went into the Myer-Emco store in Bethesda, they had a Velodyne 1812 Overture in their large listening room. Beastly is an understatement.

Really, a gorgeous sub - downright scary how much it costs, but with Velodyne behind the design, it is simply astounding. I just need the theater big enough where two of those are in order.

 

[sdy284]

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[MACCA350]

mike c wrote:

oh, i didnt notice jaxvon mention velodyne ...
but this one has two amps i think?

15K? what engine does this thing have? V6? power windows? magwheels?


btw, how much did the DD15 set you back? did you compare that DD with other series of velodynes? (e.g. CHT) what made you decide on a DD?

Yes the 1812 is the one with 2 class D transformerless 1250Wrms amps, thats 2500Wrms or 6000W dynamic The DD range uses one of these amps.

The DD15 retails here in Australia for AU$5,399, I paid AU$4,200 at an authorised dealer. I've been watching the DD since they were announced and have read almost everything on the net about them, the room eq and software upgradeability apealed to me. I contemplated two paradigm pw2200's, I listened to a few others, but non had the depth, snap and authority of the DD15. This thing goes loud, low and accurate, it still amazes me. It will pressurise your room and pound your walls into submission

See the probs I've had with keeping the sound this thing generates confined to my house in this thread http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13599
I need a house with an underground room now

cheers

 

[Sheep]

For those in the Washington DC area, last time I went into the Myer-Emco store in Bethesda, they had a Velodyne 1812 Overture in their large listening room. Beastly is an understatement.

Really, a gorgeous sub - downright scary how much it costs, but with Velodyne behind the design, it is simply astounding. I just need the theater big enough where two of those are in order.

that theater is a room that will fit 2

Seriously though, I don't think there is a subwoofer overkill. Turn it down. Theres nothing better then having loads of headroom, especially in the bass department. As long as the speakers and subs are balanced, bring em on.

The Sheep

 

[annunaki]

mike c wrote:


Yes the 1812 is the one with 2 class D transformerless 1250Wrms amps, thats 2500Wrms or 6000W dynamic The DD range uses one of these amps.

cheers

It is too bad, that the typical outlet is only capable of 1,650 - 1,800 watts of power. One would need a dedicated 25A circuit for that beast to perform at what it is capable of.

 

[Sheep]

It is too bad, that the typical outlet is only capable of 1,650 - 1,800 watts of power. One would need a dedicated 25A circuit for that beast to perform at what it is capable of.

It uses the same plug as a dryer, and stove(20amp?). Dryer, or sub......SUB


The Sheep

 

[MACCA350]

annunaki wrote:

It is too bad, that the typical outlet is only capable of 1,650 - 1,800 watts of power. One would need a dedicated 25A circuit for that beast to perform at what it is capable of.

This would be fine here on Australia's 240Volt system. The common 15Amp outlet is good for 3750W.

These transformer-less Class D amps are better than 95% efficient, and having the caps in them they should have enough stored power to supply whats needed. They do state in the DD series brochure that "It is limited only by the power it can draw from a wall outlet!", which is why they have protection against line voltage drop. So they are supplying you with amps that give you the most grunt you can get in your house.

Eitherway if you spent that much on a beast like the 1812 why wouldnt you spend a couple more bucks to be able to feed the beast all it can eat, I know I would.

cheers