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post #5641 of 9010
4/24/09 at 8:24am
No, that would not help. The larger sub has way more output. It would be a big mismatch.
Curt (928) 858-4430
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post #5642 of 9010
4/24/09 at 2:03pm
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Hi,
The crossover should be set in the receiver, so set the Velodyne's crossover to 'direct', and phase at '0'. A 'Y' splitter is a good idea. The sub's volume should be at factory default or below.
Thanks,
Curt (928) 858-4430


Im having trouble finding a 'Y' Splitter, mine pointing me in the right direction... Bestbuy had no idea what i was talking about.
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post #5643 of 9010
4/24/09 at 2:16pm
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Im having trouble finding a 'Y' Splitter, mine pointing me in the right direction... Bestbuy had no idea what i was talking about.

Curt will have to chime in to see if the spacing between the two female RCA jacks will work with this on your DLS-3750R:

Monoprice: RCA Video Audio Splitter Adapter (RCA Female to 2 RCA Male)

I used that with this:

Monoprice: 6ft High-Quality RCA CL2 Rated-Cable - RG6/U 75ohm

... and the splitter fits perfectly on the L/R ports of a subwoofer that I currently have.

But I'm assuming you already have a subwoofer cable so all you really need is something like this:


Hope this helps and maybe Curt can give you some clarification.

Cheers,
Kermee
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post #5644 of 9010
4/24/09 at 3:01pm
That will work fine. Radio Shack also has them and I'll bet they have them at Best Buy too if you talked to the right person.
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Curt (928) 858-4430
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post #5645 of 9010
4/24/09 at 5:12pm
Y-Splitter:

Radio Shack Catalog #: 42-2535 (usually available in stores)

Best Buy SKU #: 8424289 (usually available in stores)

Cheers,
Kermee
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post #5646 of 9010
4/24/09 at 9:23pm
Awesome... Thanks guys, i dont have a radio shack near by. 5 Guys at best buy said sub doesnt need that kind of connection. Then he said my sub needs one cable to work. I told them yes i know that. Im just looking for Y adapter with 2 males 1 female and they said they dont carry it. They had 2 female to 1 male though....

Also ive been searching Monoprice but man i could not find it. Thanks for the link Kermee ( i just saw the link, i think the spacing is probably not going to work) ....
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post #5647 of 9010
4/26/09 at 7:36pm
Hello, Curt.

I purchased the Velodyne MiniVee some time ago, and have been extremely happy with it in my apartment-sized space. In fact, I was so happy that I picked up an Impact-Mini last week to use with the NuForce Icon-1/S-1 system at my PC, and have also found it to be a hidden low-distortion gem that's great for bedroom-sized areas (though not quite as musical as the MiniVee). So I'm already a two-time Velodyne customer.

I do have a question about the driver in the MiniVee. Is it exactly the same driver as used in the Optimum-8? I ask because I remember reading that the drivers in the Optimum series use the dual-tandem voice coil design. Does the MiniVee 8" driver also use the dual-tandem design?
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post #5648 of 9010
4/26/09 at 7:52pm
Curt C

Thanks you for your help but I have another question. Friend came over and told him that you improved my sub performance and was blown away with the sound. Now he wants some help on his sub. He owns a CHT-10 these are the setting he using. #1 Has speaker set to small, #2 Not using a Y-splitter only the right input, #3 crossover set to 90Hz on sub amp #4 gain is set to max.

Thanks agin
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post #5649 of 9010
4/26/09 at 8:24pm
Hi,
I recommend he use a 'Y' splitter, increase the volume in the receiver for the subwoofer channel and keep the sub's volume well under half way. A Velodyne sub should never be run at or near maximum.
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Curt (928) 858-4430
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post #5650 of 9010
4/26/09 at 8:31pm
Taterworks,
The MiniVee has the same driver as the discontinued SPL-800R. The new Optimum series have an all new driver design.
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Curt (928) 858-4430
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post #5651 of 9010
4/27/09 at 2:46pm
Curt,
How would a DD-18 match-up to a HGS-18 Series 2 THX. I own the HGS and have been looking for a second HGS and I happened to run into a great deal on a DD-18. Do you think they would blend well or would be a complete mismatch. Thanks.
GS
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post #5652 of 9010
4/27/09 at 2:56pm
Hi,
Actually it's a great match. They are fairly close in output. When set up properly you can EQ the room via the DD with both units playing. It will be a great combination and is currently used in many systems.
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Curt (928) 858-4430 or curt@velodyne.com
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post #5653 of 9010
5/1/09 at 12:44pm
Thanks, Curt, for all of your help. UPS dropped off a present for me today...


I'd like to welcome Mr. Velodyne DEQ-15R to my family! So far without even tweaking (drop-in replacement with the Linn SIZMIK 10.25), it's sounding AWESOME even on music! I'll tweak it and clean up the cabling later...

Thanks, everyone!

Cheers,
Eemrek
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post #5654 of 9010
5/5/09 at 4:37am
Hi Curt,

We have communicated before and have valued your advice. I now have another question to ask you and hope you can help.
I have an spl 1200u and in the process of getting another, as discussed in an earlier email (I live in Aus). I would like to have one sub do some multi tasking, HT and music. I have an amp with one set of pre outs, a Denon receiver with a sub out and as you know a 1200u with L/R inputs. I can manually remove the y splitter from the sub to the receiver and replace the cable with RCA leads going from the amp to the sub for music. Can you suggest other methods, ie switcher boxes or y adators to permanently have cables connected rather than having to remove and replace cables for music and ht.
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post #5655 of 9010
5/5/09 at 5:54am
Hi,
A switcher box (passive or active) would work, I just don't know of any current models. An older inexpensive preamp would also do the job. Any device with line level inputs and at least one output with the ability to switch between inputs is what you need. Perhaps someone else is aware of such a unit, if so please help.
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Curt (928) 858-4430 or curt@velodyne.com
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post #5656 of 9010
5/5/09 at 6:03am
hi!!!!
when using two velodyne subs do i set one to zero for phase and the other to 180'?
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post #5657 of 9010
5/5/09 at 6:58am
Hi,
It can depend on the location of the two subs. Most often, '0' phase on both will be fine. I would play some good bass material at a medium level and then switch one of the subs to '180'. If the bass is louder then use that setting. If you don't notice a difference, set them both at '0' phase.
Thanks,
Curt (928) 858-4430
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post #5658 of 9010
5/5/09 at 7:54am
I am looking for a subwoofer and have currently narrow down to these 3 subs.
Velodyne CHT-12Q
REL T1
JBL ES250SP

Anyone can help me decide which is a better sub?
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post #5659 of 9010
5/5/09 at 9:26am
Hi,
I am not familiar with the other two subs and as an 'Official Velodyne Support' thread it is not appropriate to compare other brands. I will say check the features. The CHT-12Q (DEQ-12R in U.S.) has DSP for auto room EQ, volume up and down, presets, phase adjustment, mute. LED readout, and a night mode. All of these bass management functions are controlled by a hand held remote control. Once you have the ability to fine tune the sub from listening position, there's no going back.
Thanks,
Curt (928) 858-4430 or curt@velodyne.com
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post #5660 of 9010
5/5/09 at 11:38pm
Are the CHT-12Q and the DEQ-12R the same product? They are listed as 2 different product in the velodyne homepage. Please clarify.
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post #5661 of 9010
5/6/09 at 5:40am
The DEQ-12R is the U.S. (110V) version while the CHT-12Q is the International (220V) version. Otherwise the same.
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Curt (928) 858-4430
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post #5662 of 9010
5/6/09 at 10:18am
thanks
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post #5663 of 9010
5/7/09 at 3:47am
Hi everybody,does anyone know what kind of woofer the CT-41 satelitte has?It's a 4,5"
driver and I just blew one and have absolutely no idea what the replacement is...
Help is trully appreciated!!!
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post #5664 of 9010
5/7/09 at 5:30am
Hi,
Please contact Velodyne service at: 408-465-2851 or service@velodyne.com to see if a replacement speaker is available.
Thanks,
Curt (928) 858-4430
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post #5665 of 9010
5/12/09 at 10:58am
hi,
curt c i have a question. i have read in various articles that one should not postion there seating area in the middle of a room due to that particular pressure zone. well, unfortunatly my room is only able to have seating directly in the middle of the room..... the bass sounds so lean and flat, yet, in other positions it sounds awesome!!!!my ht room is the frog of the house so basically a square. im currently using two velodyne subs (hgs-12x & spl10). i have one positioned at the side of the room and the other in a corner to the back left. still getting that area of pressure where bass almost nullifies. what should i do?
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post #5666 of 9010
5/12/09 at 12:33pm
Hi,
Yes, in the middle of a square room is a problem. I've never had much luck with the sub
positioning you're using. I would try both in the front, or both in the rear to start with. Another possibility is both together in the front or rear, stacked or side by side. Sometimes one on each side wall works well. Your subs are different as to size and output so that makes it a little harder. There's also the crawl method, place the HGS at listening position, play some good bass and crawl (or walk) around the room and mark the spot (or two spots) where the bass is best and place the subs at that location or locations. In your case sub location is everything, so experiment. If this isn't clear, call me direct if possible.
Thanks,
Curt (928) 858-4430 Or curt@velodyne.com
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post #5667 of 9010
5/13/09 at 11:24am
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Originally Posted by curt c View Post

Hi,
Yes, in the middle of a square room is a problem. I've never had much luck with the sub
positioning you're using. I would try both in the front, or both in the rear to start with. Another possibility is both together in the front or rear, stacked or side by side. Sometimes one on each side wall works well. Your subs are different as to size and output so that makes it a little harder. There's also the crawl method, place the HGS at listening position, play some good bass and crawl (or walk) around the room and mark the spot (or two spots) where the bass is best and place the subs at that location or locations. In your case sub location is everything, so experiment. If this isn't clear, call me direct if possible.
Thanks,
Curt (928) 858-4430 Or curt@velodyne.com

curt
you are the best. i will try your ideas this weekend!!!!!!
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post #5668 of 9010
5/14/09 at 4:07pm
Hi. I have a Deco 8 speaker system, with the Deco 8 subwoofer. Recently when I turned on my sound system the sub just crackles, with an occasional boom in time with the music. I've never used it at a loud volume (because of the neighbors ;-) and I can't think of anything that might have precipitated this problem. I have turned it off until I can figure out what exactly the problem is. It's connected to an Onkyo TX-SR602 using the RCA cable that came with it, plugged into the LFEin jack. Everything appears brand new, meaning the speaker itself looks fine. Where should I start in order to diagnose this?

TIA.
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post #5669 of 9010
5/14/09 at 4:13pm
Hi,
The amplifier will need service. Please contact Velodyne repair/service at: (408) 465-2851 or service@velodyne.com. Only the amp, which is easily removed would be sent in.
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Curt (928) 858-4430 or curt@velodyne.com
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post #5670 of 9010
5/15/09 at 12:12am
Hi Curt,

I have a 10" velodyne speaker, just the driver...it has the part no 71-010 7T44J. May i know which velodyne series was this for?
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