I *was* limiting myself to a sealed servo sub that would fit in the bottom of my stereo cabinet. Musicality was the primary concern. But... As I've read more here, I'm not so sure anymore! I crave that THUNDERING ROAD from a strong, pounding HT sub. My room is gargantuan - 20x22 w/ 14' vaulted ceilings, open to two small hallways and a large kitchen/dining area that's about 30x18 w/ 14' vaulted ceilings. I have no idea how many cubic feet it ends up being, but it's a ton, for sure!
Next wrinkle is that Velodyne has offered me a "trade-in" deal w/ me sending in my dead Velo F-1200 on a "B-Stock" Optimum-12 for $650, which is a really tempting deal. Or I can get a VDR-12 (I think it's that model - wrote it down at work and forgot to bring it home).
I also thought about getting the SVS PC13-Ultra. But, I'm concerned about room effects and not being able to EQ the SVS like I could the Velo Optimum-12. The SVS is probably the only thing that would come close to really filling the huge volume of my room - and it's really more than I want to spend, but maybe I'd be best off biting the bullet and getting something that could really rock the house...
Recapping:
I'm leaning toward the Velo Optimum-12 at this point, mostly because it seems like a heck of a deal, but don't want to have "regrets" for the next 15-20 years!
Any guidance from you basshead gurus??
Thank in advance.
Next wrinkle is that Velodyne has offered me a "trade-in" deal w/ me sending in my dead Velo F-1200 on a "B-Stock" Optimum-12 for $650, which is a really tempting deal. Or I can get a VDR-12 (I think it's that model - wrote it down at work and forgot to bring it home).
I also thought about getting the SVS PC13-Ultra. But, I'm concerned about room effects and not being able to EQ the SVS like I could the Velo Optimum-12. The SVS is probably the only thing that would come close to really filling the huge volume of my room - and it's really more than I want to spend, but maybe I'd be best off biting the bullet and getting something that could really rock the house...
Recapping:
- Had a Velo F-1200 for 17 years. It's dead.
- Velodyne is offering a "B-Stock" Optimum-12 being offered as a trade-in for way less than I think it can be had elsewhere.
- Velodyne is also offering a "B-Stock" VDR-12 for something like $375.
- SVS PC13 Ultra is another possibility.
- Or something else you guys might recommend that doesn't cost any more than the SVS PC13 Ultra.
I'm leaning toward the Velo Optimum-12 at this point, mostly because it seems like a heck of a deal, but don't want to have "regrets" for the next 15-20 years!
Any guidance from you basshead gurus??
Thank in advance.