Velodyne DEQ-15R Subwoofer Review
Velodyne DEQ-15R Subwoofer
Summary
- Product Name: DEQ-15R
- Manufacturer: Velodyne
- Performance Rating:
- Value Rating:
- Review Date: August 06, 2009 09:10
- MSRP: $ 1099
- Specifications
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Amplifier: (Class D):1500 watts Dynamic, 750 watts RMS Power
Woofer: 15” (38 cm) forward firing (12.7”piston diameter)
Magnet Structure: 4.4 lbs
Frequency Response:
- Overall: 14 – 240 Hz
- +/- 3 dB: 23 – 120 Hz
Voice Coil: 2.5” 4-Layer copper
Cone: Reinforced fiber
Speaker-Level Pass-Through: Fixed at 120 Hz high-pass, Low Pass Crossover: :40 Hz – 120 Hz adjustable (12 dB octave, 24 dB ultimate)
Outputs: Line-Level
Inputs: Gold plated line-level
Digital Phase: 0º, 90º, 180º, 270º
Cabinet Design: Extended Excursion Slot-loaded Bass-Reflex
Auto On/Off: Yes
Removable Grille: Yes
Video Shielding: No
LED Display: Yes
Accessories: Mic, mic stand and remote control
Dimensions (H/W/D): 21" x 18.375” x 20.75”
Shipping Weight: (approx):75 lbs. (34 kg)
Warranty: (parts/labor) Three years (electronics), Five years (drivers)
Pros
- Included EQ smoothes out response
- Smaller than expected
- Nice impact and extension
- Distortion free sub
Cons
- Grill posts too thin
- No ability to control/limit/compare EQ
- May cause uncontrollably bouts of giggles and hand-wringing while saying "Mwhahahahahaha"
Introduction
If you are anything like me, you've got Velodyne envy. If you don't have one, you want one. Even if you have a sub you are happy with, there is always that nagging question in the back of your mind… "What would a Velodyne sound like in my room?" There is no doubt that the Velodyne DEQ-15R delivers the bass. While the DEQ-15R may not do everything quite right, it certainly has enough going for it that I don't mind giving it a very strong recommendation.
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AudioRo posts on January 03, 2011 23:47
I felt compelled to post as this was the first thing Google brought up when I was searching for a review of this sub. This is my first post and I'm no expert. I'm a mediocre musician (not my day job) with a pretty good set of ears.
Since some care about this: my current set up (in a town home while building my home) is System Audio SA510 bookshelves, NAD 747 as pre/pro and Acurus A250...
I went to Fry's today to check this sub out based on positive feedback from this review. I asked the salesman to move this sub to their theater room as an effort to get better room acoustics than the open area, with tons of background noise etc., and he did. They also ran the auto EQ.
The best thing I can say about this sub is that it puts out substantial bass. Personally I found it to be very loose and muddy sounding, boomy. It's not a 'one-note' sub but instead riddled with bad cabinet resonance. Though not as quite as loud the DEQ 12 has a smoother response in the 'bad' listening area. This sub was priced at $899 and was easily, surprisingly, outdone by the Minivee 10 in SQ... and the Minivee was only $100 more.
If you're considering this sub, I recommend listening to everything else in the general price range. It was loud and boomed but lacked detail.
Since some care about this: my current set up (in a town home while building my home) is System Audio SA510 bookshelves, NAD 747 as pre/pro and Acurus A250...
I went to Fry's today to check this sub out based on positive feedback from this review. I asked the salesman to move this sub to their theater room as an effort to get better room acoustics than the open area, with tons of background noise etc., and he did. They also ran the auto EQ.
The best thing I can say about this sub is that it puts out substantial bass. Personally I found it to be very loose and muddy sounding, boomy. It's not a 'one-note' sub but instead riddled with bad cabinet resonance. Though not as quite as loud the DEQ 12 has a smoother response in the 'bad' listening area. This sub was priced at $899 and was easily, surprisingly, outdone by the Minivee 10 in SQ... and the Minivee was only $100 more.
If you're considering this sub, I recommend listening to everything else in the general price range. It was loud and boomed but lacked detail.
westcott posts on August 09, 2009 03:47
Nousaine Subwoofer Shootout [home.comcast.net]
I find testing a subwoofer at such low decibal levels does not tell me anything. Most good subwoofers roll off at the 80dB level, but are capable of much more.
Here is a subwoofer shootout list if anyone is interested. If you look at the data, you will find that most of the subs tested were ran well into the triple digits and quite a few averaged triple digits with +/- 3dB or so.
I find testing a subwoofer at such low decibal levels does not tell me anything. Most good subwoofers roll off at the 80dB level, but are capable of much more.
Here is a subwoofer shootout list if anyone is interested. If you look at the data, you will find that most of the subs tested were ran well into the triple digits and quite a few averaged triple digits with +/- 3dB or so.
AVRat posts on August 07, 2009 11:40
As Tom mentioned in the review of the Velo is that it starts to roll off significantly below about 28Hz. For HT you definitely want good response down to 20Hz. Another concern for you is size and the need for a front firing/ported or sealed sub. There are a few decent options to choose from. The SVS PB12-Plus, Epik Vanquish/Sentinel/Dragon, eD A7S-450/A5-350.
http://www.svsound.com/products-sub-box-newpb12plus.cfm [svsound.com]
http://www.epiksubwoofers.com/products.html [epiksubwoofers.com]
http://www.edesignaudio.com/index.php?cPath=2_41 [edesignaudio.com]
http://www.svsound.com/products-sub-box-newpb12plus.cfm [svsound.com]
http://www.epiksubwoofers.com/products.html [epiksubwoofers.com]
http://www.edesignaudio.com/index.php?cPath=2_41 [edesignaudio.com]
McSmarty posts on August 06, 2009 21:04
+ or - 1k each for one initially and probably a second if needed. The room is a multi-use gameroom that is approx. 19' x 19' with 15' ceiling. A section of the left wall is projected out giving you a bench and a hall with steps lead down to it so the room isn't symmetrical. I just ordered 3 Klipsch KL-650-THX to sit in a built-in entertainment center and 2 KS-7800-THX in wall for surrounds. The subs probably will be placed in the bottom of the built in cabinets at front left and right which is probably far from optimal but have to compromise some things with wife to get what i want. Initially I will be using a Denon 3808 to power it but may add a emotiva amp if needed.
AVRat;606888
McSmarty, which pricepoint are you looking at and how large is your room? It may be better to start your own specific thread.
AVRat posts on August 06, 2009 20:02
McSmarty, which pricepoint are you looking at and how large is your room? It may be better to start your own specific thread.
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