My old, trusty Velodyne f-1000 finally gave up the ghost after 20+ years of flawless service so I'm now looking at a pair of subs. I am leaning towards a pair of REL T5, yes money is an issue. The middle daughter is going to college next year and her first choice is circa $64k/year. Any other recommendations under $1500 for a pair?:think:
In the market for a new pair of subs
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There are plenty of choices, but the usual questions apply:
1) What max SPL do you want to achieve?
2) At what minimum frequency?
3) How large a sub can tolerate in your room?
4) Do you want any special features e.g. built-in PEQ?
Believe me, I can relate to your tuition story right about now.
1) What max SPL do you want to achieve?
2) At what minimum frequency?
3) How large a sub can tolerate in your room?
4) Do you want any special features e.g. built-in PEQ?
Believe me, I can relate to your tuition story right about now.
Martin Logan Dynamo 700, 300 watt RMS, 10 inch cone driver. $ 695 each.
Rel T-5i:
Price $750
Size driver 8 in.
Power 125 RMS
Frequency Response low 32 Hz
Phase 0, 180
ML Dynamo 700:
Price $ 695
Size driver 10in
Power 300 RMS
Frequency Response low 24 Hz
Phase 0, 90, 180
Conclusion:
First, since your main speakers are ML a sub from the same company should match better main speakers rather than sub from different company.
Second, The ML sub due to higher power handling should be better suited for home theater.
Third, you will not have to drive to high volume the ML sub because of its high power handling. Thus the comparatively low depreciation it is hoped will
add to long life of ML sub.
HOWEVER, all bets will be off if the REL audio quality is better than ML. This just might be the case since REL specializes in or builds only sub-woofers.
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SVS SB2000 http://www.audioholics.com/subwoofer-reviews/sv-sound-svs-sb-pb-2000 $1,300/pair with free ship
Rythmik L12 http://www.rythmikaudio.com/L12_specs.html $1,140 with free ship to lower 48
Kedar, did you see risabet's max size requirement? Velo 1000 is a 14.25" cube.
And, he wants two subs for $1,500 total, not one.
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I'd like the SVS PB-2000 if it wasn't for the weird grill on it. It is massive, but I think it would look cool in my Media room. I paid $190 to have the electronics on my Velodyne serviced(replaced) a year and a half ago. They replaced the blown driver under warranty. It's good enough for movies for now.
projectormovielover
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I have a pair of the Klipsch thx dual subs with the amp I would maybe sell for $1500.
Thanks but looking for new.
Hi ! risabet.
So what’s the latest on your search for a sub?
Have you bought a pair?
If yes then what brand?
Wish you all the best like always.
So what’s the latest on your search for a sub?
Have you bought a pair?
If yes then what brand?
Wish you all the best like always.
TDIMike
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Joey_V
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Congrats on the college thing!! Good way to spend money my friend.
Re the sub... I am partial to Velodyne DD..... but would be hard to find a pair for the price.
