That is a terrible story, I am sorry that your experience with Velodyne subs is not what you would expect.
I started looking at Klipsch speakers after buying the Promedia 2.1 THX for my computer. These little speakes rock so much, and surprisingly, they can keep up well with my 100W tube guitar amp at home practice volume very well.
I heard the Veoldynes at futureshop and was very impressed with all of them. As is often the case, they didn't have the RW12D, but they did at a london drugs, but I didn't get to listen to it properly. I just want that rumble/kick on the chest that I am sure the Velodyne will deliver. That 15" sub was, well, powerful.
I would prefer to stay with Klipsch, but what alternatives do I have?
Thanks!